A space created to be more than a counselling practice.
A welcoming space for children, youth, mothers, and families to find support, growth, connection, and resources through all stages of life.
Hi, I’m Chanté. Welcome to GEM Counselling & Wellness.
I created GEM because I wanted to build a space that feels warm, welcoming, and genuinely supportive — a place where children, teens, young adults, mothers, and families can feel heard, understood, and never judged.
As a mom and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I wanted GEM to be a space where people can show up exactly as they are, explore what they're going through, and find support that feels meaningful to them.
GEM brings together counselling, specialized programs, mental health education, and accessible resources because I believe support should extend beyond the therapy room.
My hope is that when you come to GEM, you feel supported, understood, and never alone in what you're going through.
I'm glad you're here!
How I Can Support You
Whether you're looking for individual therapy, support through motherhood, mental-health education, or resources for your child or family, GEM offers a range of ways to connect and find support.
Individual Therapy Sessions
A safe, supportive space to talk, process, and grow.
Individual therapy for children, teens, young adults, mothers, and adults navigating anxiety, emotional regulation, self-esteem, life transitions, and other challenges.
Maternal Wellness Program
Support for the emotional journey of motherhood.
Personalized support to help you prepare for pregnancy, navigate the emotional journey of motherhood, and adjust to the transition after having a baby.
Growing Minds Program
Bringing mental-health education into the classroom.
Age-appropriate mental-health education for elementary students through Grade 8, helping children understand emotions, build coping skills, develop resilience, and know when and how to ask for help.
Community
& Accessibility
Because support should be accessible.
Through the connection between GEM Counselling & Wellness and the Be a GEM Foundation, we're working to create opportunities for individuals and families to access mental-health support despite financial barriers.
Resources
Helpful tools for wherever you are in your journey.
A growing collection of mental-health resources, guides, worksheets, and educational materials for children, parents, mothers, and families.
Not sure where to start?
You don't have to figure it out on your own. I'm happy to help you find the right place to begin.
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