Understanding and Supporting Your Relationship, Your Way
At Church Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy, we honour all forms of love, connection, and chosen family structures. Whether you're practicing polyamory, non-monogamy, or you're curious about what non-monogamy could look like for you, we’re here to support you with care and without judgment.
What Is Non-Monogamy?
Non-monogamy refers to any relationship structure that allows for more than one romantic or sexual partner, with the knowledge and consent of everyone involved. This can include:
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Open relationships
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Polyamory
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Swinging
What We Can Support You With
We understand that therapy doesn’t always acknowledge or affirm these identities. That’s why we’re intentional about creating a space where you don’t have to educate your therapist.
Our clinicians are trained and experienced in working with clients navigating:
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Challenges with family, stigma, and societal misunderstanding
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Differentiating between individual and shared needs
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Identity development and fluidity within non-monogamous lifestyles
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Relationship transitions or opening up a monogamous relationship
Explore Non-Monogamy on Your Own or With Your Partner(s)
Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy
In individual therapy, the focus is on your personal experience. It’s a space where you can explore how you relate to others, process emotions, clarify your values and boundaries, and build the skills you need for healthier relationships, regardless of whether your partners attend therapy with you.
Relationship Counselling
Relationship counselling involves two or more partners attending therapy together to work on issues within the relationship(s). The therapist holds space for each person and helps the group navigate communication breakdowns, power dynamics, emotional needs, and shared goals.
How To Get Started
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Find the right therapist.
Browse our team to find a therapist whose experience and approach resonate with you.
Learn more about our clinicians here.
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Schedule an appointment.
Schedule a time that works for you, no referral needed. Choose between in-person or virtual sessions.
Book your appointment here.
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Begin your sessions.
Start your therapy journey with support tailored to your goals, at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We've got answers.
We offer a quick online Therapist Matching Quiz where you can answer a few questions and receive personalized recommendations for therapists tailored to your identity, preferences, and needs.
No referral is needed to book a therapy or counselling session at CWCP. You can contact us directly or book online. No doctor’s note required. If you have extended health benefits, you will want to confirm whether a physician’s note is required by your insurer for the purpose of benefits coverage.
Most extended health benefit plans cover therapy with a registered psychotherapist or a registered social worker. Check with your provider to confirm whether your coverage includes a provincially registered psychotherapist, registered psychologist, or registered social worker (RSW only or MSW / RSW).
Individual sessions can be 50- or 80-minutes in duration. Relationship sessions are typically 80-minutes in duration. Family therapy is typically 110-minutes in duration.
Yes. CWCP is proud to offer 2SLGBTQIA+-affirming care. Many of our clinicians have lived experience or specific training in queer-informed, gender-affirming, and anti-oppressive approaches. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where all identities are honoured and celebrated.
Yes, CWCP offers virtual therapy sessions via a secure telehealth platform. Online therapy is a flexible option for clients who prefer to receive care from the comfort of their home.
Your first session can take anywhere between 50 - 80 minutes. During this session, you and your clinician will discuss your presenting concerns (i.e., why have you reached out for counselling services), your background (e.g., family, medical, social, etc.), gain a general understanding of what you seek from counselling, and identify how our services might support your process. You and your clinician will decide on the frequency of meetings.
Yes. CWCP is fully accessible for individuals with a range of mobility needs. Our clinic is located on the second floor of 491 Church Street and can be accessed through a street-level, graded entrance with double doors, one equipped with a push-button opener leading directly to an elevator.
We offer mobility-accessible, all-gender restrooms and treatment rooms designed to ensure a safe and inclusive experience for all clients.
If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us in advance. We’re happy to discuss how we can best support your mobility needs.
In-Person and Online Sessions Available
We offer flexible options to meet your needs, whether that means visiting our clinic in downtown Toronto at Church Wellesley or connecting virtually from anywhere in Ontario. Your comfort comes first.
Our clinic is conveniently located just a short walk from Wellesley Subway Station.
Our Location
Our clinic is located in the heart of downtown Toronto, within the vibrant and inclusive Church-Wellesley community. Easily accessible by transit, our space is designed to be welcoming, affirming, and comfortable, whether you’re visiting us in person or connecting virtually from anywhere in Ontario.
491 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C6
Get in touch!
Feel free to email us or simply send your question using the contact form below.
📞 647-358-5815
📧 info@cwcp.ca