You Deserve High Quality Therapy

At Black Onyx Counselling & Wellness, we believe you truly deserve high quality therapy that is compassionate, effective, and tailored to your needs.

Whether you visit us in London, Ontario or join online from home, our expert therapists provide accessible and personalized support.

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You Came Here For Healing

At Black Onyx Counselling, we help individuals and families in London, Ontario reconnect with their truth, release survival mode, and return to a grounded sense of wholeness.

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Your Sanctuary to Recover Your Strength

At Black Onyx Counselling & Wellness, we hold space for your full humanity - the messy, the beautiful, the in-between.

We’re here to walk with you through the fears that keep you small and toward the life you actually want to live.This is healing rooted in truth.
In strength that’s soft.
In joy that lasts.
In connection that sets you free.

We serve those in London in person, or all of Ontario, online.

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How we can help

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    Individual

    Individual counselling is a space for you to show up exactly as you are and be met with a compassionate, non-judgemental therapist who can help you find a better path forward. Tailored to your unique needs and goals, our individual therapy sessions provide a confidential space to explore these challenges.

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    Family and Parents

    Having kids is hard. Having kids who have unique needs is even harder. Whether you are looking for parenting support or managing your own mental health symptoms, we can help you feel better able to manage the challenges you are facing.

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    Children & Youth

    The individual members of a family are interconnected and problems within the family unit can affect everyone involved. Whether your family is facing communication issues, transitions, or conflicts, family therapy provides a supportive environment to facilitate healing and positive change within the family system.

Articles & Resources

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    Feeling Lost, Lonely, or Overwhelmed? You're Not Alone

    Support for Neurodivergent Individuals and Families in London, Ontario

    Life has a way of testing us. Some days feel heavy. You might find yourself crying over the same thing again and again, feeling embarrassed to even bring it up. Or watching everyone else seem to move forward while you feel stuck in the same place. You know comparison isn’t helpful, but it still sneaks in.

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    Mental Health and Relationships: 4 Steps to Stay Connected Without Losing Yourself

    Struggling to support a partner with mental health challenges?
    It is possible to care deeply for someone and still feel completely overwhelmed. If you have ever found yourself saying “my mental health is ruining my relationship” or “I am ending a relationship because of my mental health,” this post is for you.

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    ADHD and Time Management as a Mom: 4 Realistic Tips That Actually Help

    Struggling with time management as an ADHD mom? Here are 4 realistic tips to help you get out the door on time without the usual advice you’ve heard before!

    Remember life before kids? You sometimes got places on time, right?

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    Therapy For ADHD

    Support for ADHD in London, Ontario


    We help children, teens, and adults with ADHD build self-trust, manage overwhelm, and create systems that work with their brains—not against them. Whether you're newly diagnosed or navigating lifelong challenges, you don't have to do it alone.

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    Therapy For Autism

    Affirming Therapy for those with Autism


    We offer respectful, flexible therapy for autistic children, teens, and adults. No masking, no fixing—just a safe space to explore emotions, reduce stress, and reconnect with your authentic self or support your neurodivergent child with care.

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    Therapy For Trauma

    Trauma-Informed Counselling in London


    We provide gentle, evidence-based therapy for survivors of trauma who are ready to move from survival into healing. Whether you're processing childhood wounds, burnout, or complex trauma, we meet you with care, not pressure.

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    Therapy For Parents

    Support for Parents in London, Ontario

    Parenting can bring out the deepest love—and the deepest overwhelm. Whether you’re raising a neurodivergent child, navigating complex behavior, co-parenting after separation, or just trying to hold it all together, we see how heavy it can get. You’re not failing. You’re just doing the impossible without enough support.

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    Therapy For Students

    Support for Students in London, Ontario

    Being a student today means managing academic pressure, life transitions, identity exploration, social challenges, and possibly living away from home for the first time. Add in anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or burnout, and it can feel like too much to handle.

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    Therapy For Burnout

    Support for Burnout in London, Ontario

    Burnout is more than just being tired. It’s when your body and mind hit a wall after carrying too much for too long. You might still be showing up to work, parenting, studying, or caregiving—but inside, you’re numb, irritable, disconnected, and running on fumes.

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Free Online Support And Empowerment Group at Black Onyx Counselling in London Ontario
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Free Weekly Empowerment Group

A Safe, Supportive Space for Grief, Stress, Identity, and Emotional Overwhelm in London, Ontario

If you're navigating grief, stress, identity challenges, or emotional overwhelm, this group offers a supportive community in London, Ontario, where you can be seen, heard, and understood. Here, healing happens without pressure—just the space to reflect, connect, and grow at your own pace.

Come to breathe. Come to belong. Come to remember you're not alone.

Every Monday 8:00 pm Via Zoom.

Meet our team

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    Mary Hugessen

    Clinic Director, BSW, MSW, RSW

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    Dr. Jennifer Connolly

    Consulting Psychologist

  • Headshot of Tori Lewis, Registered Social Worker at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario

    Tori Lewis

    Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Headshot of Mousumi Saha, Registered Psychotherapist at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario

    Mousumi Saha

    Registered Psychotherapist

  • Headshot of Lisa Jaques, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario

    Lisa Jaques

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

  • Headshot of Jessica Smith, Registered Psychotherapist at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario

    Jessica Smith

    Registered Psycotherapist

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    Roger Chapman

    Student Therapist

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    Christian Kleiser

    Student Therapist

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    Selina Simoes

    Administrative Assistant

Learn more about us
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Together, We Can Explore:

"Am I living a life that's truly mine, or am I just fulfilling others' expectations of who I should be?"

Personal Identity

Trauma and Development

"Am I living according to my authentic self and desires, or are my actions and choices driven by unresolved trauma and past experiences?"

Family and Relationships

"How do I stay true to myself while still being a supportive and caring family member or partner?"

Emotional Balance

"Why do I feel so overwhelmed by my emotions, and how can I find a sense of inner calm and control?"

Stress and Anxiety

"Why does everything feel so overwhelming, and how can I cope with this constant sense of worry and tension?"

Let’s work together

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!

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Starting therapy is an act of self-love and bravery. It's the beginning of a journey toward understanding yourself better and finding the peace and healing you deserve.