Illuminate your path to wellness
Empowering counselling to help you achieve your goals
Empowering counselling to help you achieve your goals
At Shimmer, we are a team of compassionate and empathetic people who believe in the journey of personal growth. The term Shimmer was chosen for our services because it represents hope, light, brilliance, and that inner shine. We hope you’ll trust us to be your guide. Illuminate your path to wellness with Shimmer.
Our registered social workers are here to support you across all walks of life. Our approach is to guide and walk alongside you in your journey towards your authentic self. Free consultations are available so that you can get to know us and decide if our services are right for you.
Life coaching is for those who want an approach of frequent and open communication for support and accountability. Life coaches bring another perspective when you might feel stuck or are looking to work towards a goal. Life coaches work with you to build a plan based on your wants and needs and will strive to get you there. They offer support, perspective, and experience help you achieve your dreams!
Our team has different qualifications and expertise! Whether your concerns relate to mental wellness, behavioural patterns, self-esteem, negative thinking, anxiety, grief, depression, mental illness, chronic illness, self-work, relationship work or otherwise. Allow us to match you to someone who is experienced in your specific area of concern.
Consultation is available to helping professionals seeking guidance in an area of need. Currently we have Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorder consultations available.
Shimmer is an online and telephone counselling service that provides mental health support to individuals of all ages. We believe counselling should be accessible to everyone. Online and telephone counselling removes barriers of transportation and time. We are looking to build our offices in Windsor, Ontario so stay tuned for in-person availability in the future.
You can book an appointment with Shimmer by clicking the buttons at the top of the page ('Book an appointment' 'book consultation', emailing, or calling. It may take a week or two until your first appointment to ensure we match you with someone you'll enjoy working with and counsellor availability. Please note that we are not a crisis service and immediate help should be sought through 911 or your nearest emergency department.
The counsellors at Shimmer are licenced professionals with advanced degrees in counseling or a related field. They have extensive training and experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Shimmer offers a variety of counseling services including individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy. No concern is too big or too small. If we feel our concern doesn't match our team's qualifications, we will help you find someone who can help, but we're pretty confident you'll stay with us ;)
The cost of counselling services at Shimmer varies depending on the type of service you need. Please contact us directly to discuss our fees and any available discounts including a sliding scale for higher or lower income.
A typical counseling session at Shimmer lasts for 50 minutes, although some sessions may be longer or shorter depending on your needs and preferences. Our free client consultations are 20 minutes and free of charge.
The length of time it takes to see results from counselling sessions with Shimmer varies depending on the individual and the issues being addressed. Some clients may see improvements after just a few sessions, while others may require longer-term therapy.
Question not answered here? Email or call us: shimmer@shimmer.services or call (226) 908-2502
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