Upcoming Events
Woolwich Counselling Centre is providing in-person and virtual small group therapy sessions and workshops for children, youth, adults, and seniors in 2025-2026.
To register, please use the online registration button under each description. You can also call 519-669-8651 or email us at info@woolwichcounselling.org. There are limited spots for small group therapy sessions and some workshops, so please register early.
Your extended health benefits may provide coverage for workshop and group costs.
GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira *NOW FULL*
In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, May 4 2026, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.
let’s talk about mental health: learning skills to support others – Elmira
In-person adult workshop
Wednesday, May 6 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
Mental health impacts everyone. Ongoing conversations on this topic are essential.
This workshop will explore every day mental health issues people face, including anxiety, stress and depression. Join us to learn practical coping strategies to manage our mental well-being and how to navigate conversations to support others.
Connecting Caregivers
In-person sessions for adults
Wednesdays, May 6, 20, Jun. 3, 17, July 15, 29 2026
1- 2 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: No cost
To register, please contact Janessa Bauman, Group Coordinator, at 519-669-8651 ext. 102 or janessa.bauman@woolwichcounselling.org
Caregivers provide physical and emotional support to family members, neighbours, partners, and friends. We recognize that caregivers may also need support.
Please join us for a six-session bi-weekly group where we will discuss important strategies for managing caregiver’s fatigue, coping with stress, and building resilience so that we are able to thrive in our roles as caregivers. We honour you as a caregiver, and we are here for you!
caregiver support group – Elmira
In-person sessions for adults
Thursdays, May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6 2026
1- 2 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: No cost
To register, please contact Janessa Bauman, Group Coordinator, at 519-669-8651 ext. 102 or janessa.bauman@woolwichcounselling.org
Caregivers provide physical and emotional support to family members, neighbours, partners, and friends. We recognize that caregivers may also need support. We are here for you.
Please join us for refreshments, conversation, community, and peer support. This event will have a theme of self-care. Please join us for one or all sessions.
BUILDING BETTER BOUNDARIES – Elmira
In-person small group therapy for adults
Thursdays, May 7-Jun. 18 2026, 6-7:30 pm
Fee: No cost
This psychoeducational therapy group explores the importance of healthy boundaries in relationships, and provides concrete information and strategies to develop and maintain them.
This group will explore why setting healthy boundaries can feel challenging, and offer steps to overcome these barriers.
Self-criticism to self-compassion – Elmira
In-person small group therapy for adults
Mondays, May 25 – June 22 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150; further subsidies available if needed
Practicing self-compassion brings many mental health benefits and helps to build resilience.
Join our sessions to discover the many benefits of self-compassion and how you can apply it to your own life and experiences.
GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira *NOW FULL*
In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, June 1 2026, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.
Tunes and Togetherness (Ages 60+) – Elmira
In-person music therapy group
Group 2 – Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2026
10-11 am
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150 (further subsidies available if needed)
Join us for a welcoming and uplifting music therapy group lead by our Certified Music Therapist, Melissa Jessop, where older adults come together to connect through the universal language of music.
Whether you love to sing, play an instrument, share favourite songs, or simply listen and enjoy, this group offers a supportive space for self-expression and creativity. No musical experience is needed—just a love for music and a desire to connect with others.
connecting kids (summer program)
In-person, half-day kids program
Ages 6-9: July 6-10 – 9 am-12 pm (at Woolwich Counselling Centre, 65 Memorial Ave, Elmira)
Fee: $150
Connecting mind and body through relaxation techniques and body awareness can improve emotional well-being.
Led by a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and Registered Adult and Child Yoga Teacher (RYT/RCYT), children will be introduced to yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness through playful games, stories and activities.
Theraplay activities will provide the opportunity for children to strengthen their ability to connect with others and further develop social skills.
connecting kids (summer program)
In-person, half-day kids program
Ages 5-8: July 27-31 – 9 am-12 pm (at Woolwich Counselling Centre, 65 Memorial Ave, Elmira)
Fee: $150
Connecting mind and body through relaxation techniques and body awareness can improve emotional well-being.
Led by a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and Registered Adult and Child Yoga Teacher (RYT/RCYT), children will be introduced to yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness through playful games, stories and activities.
Theraplay activities will provide the opportunity for children to strengthen their ability to connect with others and further develop social skills.
connecting kids (summer program)
In-person, half-day kids program
Ages 6-9: Aug. 10-14 – 9 am-12 pm (at Woolwich Counselling Centre, 65 Memorial Ave, Elmira)
Fee: $150
Connecting mind and body through relaxation techniques and body awareness can improve emotional well-being.
Led by a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and Registered Adult and Child Yoga Teacher (RYT/RCYT), children will be introduced to yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness through playful games, stories and activities.
Theraplay activities will provide the opportunity for children to strengthen their ability to connect with others and further develop social skills.
connecting kids (summer program) *NOW FULL*
In-person, half-day kids program
Ages 5-8: Aug. 24-28 – 9 am-12 pm (at Woolwich Counselling Centre, 65 Memorial Ave, Elmira)
Fee: $150
Connecting mind and body through relaxation techniques and body awareness can improve emotional well-being.
Led by a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and Registered Adult and Child Yoga Teacher (RYT/RCYT), children will be introduced to yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness through playful games, stories and activities.
Theraplay activities will provide the opportunity for children to strengthen their ability to connect with others and further develop social skills.