Feel lighter today.
Heal the wounds of the past.
Release what isn't yours.
Step into who you've always been.
Taking the first step takes courage, but you don't have to walk it alone. Your path to well-being can begin today — and we would be truly honoured to support you on your journey towards wellness.
Psychotherapy, Counselling, Coaching, and Youth Mentoring Services Offered at Journey Towards Wellness
Located in Bowmanville, Ontario, we offer compassionate and affordable in-person and virtual psychotherapy, counselling, and coaching for individuals and couples of all
ages for clients living in Durham region while also extending our services
virtually to many others living across Ontario and Canada.
Our team of dedicated therapists provides a safe, supportive space where you can explore, heal, and grow. Using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, Parts Work (IFS), Somatic and Relational Therapy, Mindfulness, CBT, and DBT, we help you navigate challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and more.
You don’t have to face life’s struggles alone. Take the first step towards healing and wellbeing—reach out today and begin your journey towards wellness.
We help with...
TRAUMA
DEPRESSION
ADDICTION
AUTISM
BURNOUT
ATTACHMENT CONCERNS
PARENTING STRUGGLES
COPING STRATEGIES
RELATIONSHIP STRUGGLES
STRESS
ADHD
LIFE TRANSITIONS
MOOD CONCERNS
PERIMENOPAUSE
ANXIETY
GRIEF
PTSD / C-PTSD
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Meet Our Team
At Journey Towards Wellness Psychotherapy, our dedicated team of experienced clinicians brings a diverse range of specialized skills and therapeutic approaches to support your unique path. Our qualified professionals provide a safe, compassionate, and personalized space and work with you to achieve whatever goals you have in therapy.
Our team is always growing, so if you are wondering if we support with a certain type of concern you are struggling with, please know that you can reach out and we are happy to answer all of your questions.
Julie Watson
Clinical Director
Registered Psychotherapist
EMDR Clinician and CIT
MACP, B Ed, BA (Hons), C&CC Dip
Focus: Trauma, Anxiety, and More...
Works With: Adults of All Ages
Therapies: CCT, EMDR, IFS
Rayella McEwen
Registered Psychotherapist (Q)
MACP, BA (Hons)
Specialties: Addictions, Grief, Anxiety, Depression, and More...
Works With: Children, Teens, Adults
Therapies: CCT, CBT, DBT, ACT
Cece
Youth Group Mentor
Student
Specialties: Mentoring Youths
Works With: 9-13 year olds
Evidence-Driven Supports
You are the expert on your life, and our role is to provide the precise tools and space to collaboratively and compassionately support your growth and healing. Our specialized training allows us to offer integrations of evidence-led therapeutic modalities that support the whole person. Whether focusing on thought patterns, emotional regulation, inner child work, or mind-body connection, we can work with you to blend these approaches flexibly to support your journey towards wellness.
Built on complete acceptance and deep empathy, this humanistic approach honors you as the true expert of your story. It offers a safe, non-judgmental environment to safely explore your feelings and foster genuine self-trust.
Parts Work
(IFS)
Explore the different "parts" of your personality—from protective behaviors to vulnerable emotions—with curiosity rather than judgment. By healing these internal dynamics, you can lead your life with calm confidence and inner unity. Learn More...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT)
Unpack how your thoughts shape your emotional reactions and everyday actions. By identifying unhelpful mental habits, this practical framework equips you with actionable skills to navigate anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. Learn More...
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
(DBT)
Learn concrete tools to navigate intense feelings, handle crises without feeling overwhelmed, and communicate effectively. DBT blends self-acceptance with proactive change strategies to create emotional stability.
EMDR Therapy
(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Using specialized bilateral stimulation techniques, EMDR helps your brain naturally process difficult past events and distressing memories. It frees you from emotional triggers so past experiences no longer dictate your present well-being. Learn More...
Somatic Mindfulness
(Mind-Body Therapy)
Mind-body therapy bridges mental awareness with physical sensation, blending traditional mindfulness with somatic techniques to release stress stored deep within the body. This can be a powerful, holistic approach. Learn More...
Client-Centred Therapy
(CCT)
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