Counselling

OCISO's Clinical Counselling Program is uniquely equipped to provide professional psychotherapy services to the immigrant and refugee population in the city of Ottawa. We focus on  providing psychotherapy for clients suffering from migration and culture-related issues, and specialize in assisting survivors of war trauma, political persecution, imprisonment, and torture. Our counsellors are qualified, experienced, and our program has gained international recognition (click here for more details).

As of April 1, 2008, we offer counselling services for a nominal one time registration fee of $ 40 for individuals and $ 60 per family for up to 4 months of service.

Our Services

• Individual counselling
• Couple and family counselling
• Short or long term
• Private and confidential
• Designed to correspond to the cultural needs and preferences of our clients
• Appointments available days or evenings, Monday to Friday

Counselling services available in many languages

• English
• French
• Spanish
• Arabic
• Polish
• Russian
• Kurdish
• Farsi
• Dari
• Hindi
• Nepalese
• and others as needed.

For more information or to arrange an appointment, contact:

Carmen Gloria Urbina, Counselling Program Manager
Phone: 613-725-5671 (ext. 322)
Fax: 613-725-9054
E-mail: Counselling