When a family relationship breaks down, everyone feels it
When the same arguments keep happening, or it feels like everyone in the house is walking on eggshells, it's easy for one person to end up carrying the blame for a pattern that actually belongs to the whole family. Relationship breakdowns rarely have a single cause, even when it feels that way from the inside.
For parents, bringing in outside help can feel like admitting something has gone wrong. Often it's the opposite: it's the fastest way to get everyone back on the same page instead of repeating the same conversations and patterns.
And for families supporting a member going through a hard transition, whether that's a mental health struggle, an identity journey, or just a difficult stretch of life, the whole family often needs support, not just the person going through it.
Centrepeace exists for all of these families.
What is family counselling?
Family counselling, sometimes called family therapy, looks at how a family relates to each other. Depending on what's brought your family in, sessions might focus on conflict, a major life transition, communication, or supporting a family member through something like a mental health challenge or an identity journey.
Sessions are structured according to what is needed. Some sessions will include all family members together, and others will include one person or part of the family only. At Centrepeace, this is delivered as psychotherapy by a Registered Social Worker.
A Family Therapist Who Works With the Whole System, Not Just One Person
Family counselling at Centrepeace looks at the family as a whole system, rather than singling out one person as "the problem." Pamela Bailey, MSW, RSW, brings 22+ years of experience to this work in London, Ontario, and is authorized to provide psychotherapy under Ontario's Psychotherapy Act. Family work often overlaps with the identity, self-esteem, and mental health challenges she sees regularly in her individual practice.
- Works with families, parents, and individual family members age 10+
- 22+ years of experience as a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW)
- Authorized to provide psychotherapy under Ontario's Psychotherapy Act
Your first therapy session
Ongoing sessions
At your pace
What changes when your family has the right support
Family counselling gives everyone in the house a chance to be heard. Over time, that usually means fewer repeats of the same argument, and more room for family members to support each other through whatever any one person is navigating, whether that's identity, self-esteem, or a mental health challenge.
Free initial consultation
Book a free 15-minute video consultation with Pam here.
Pamela Bailey
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Counselling & Psychotherapy services provided by Pamela Bailey, BSW, MSW, RSW (OCSWSSW #813260) and student therapists under her supervision.
Pamela Bailey
Book NowFrequently asked questions about family counselling at Centrepeace
Communication and relationship breakdowns, acute or ongoing conflict and negative patterns, blended family transitions, or supporting a family member through a mental health or identity-related challenge.
Both. Who is in each session varies. They may include the whole family, individual family members, or subgroups (i.e. parents/caregivers), depending on what's needed.
Yes. This overlaps closely with the identity-affirming work Centrepeace is built around.
No, for the most part. Pam finds her role as a family therapist to be most supportive in person, given how complicated family dynamics can be. As such, therapy sessions involving the whole family or majority of the family are only offered in person. However, the family therapy process also involves some individual or couples sessions--and these can be offered virtually if preferred.
Many extended health insurance plans cover sessions with a Registered Social Worker. Pamela is also a provider for First Nations Health Authority (NIHB). Check your plan's coverage for "Registered Social Worker (MSW)" or "MSW, RSW" services.
You don't have to figure this out alone
Family counselling gives everyone a chance to be heard, and gives your family a path forward together. Pam is accepting new clients for in-person sessions in London's Woodfield neighbourhood and virtually across Ontario.
