Nick Kenny
Registered Psychotherapist. Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your life?
Have you been wondering if something needs to change, how to make that change, or if it's worth the energy to try?
Therapy can be a resource for you to voice these concerns and talk through them with an unbiased, non-judgmental professional.
I provide psychotherapy to a diverse range of youth and adults, often with overlapping issues including stress, complex trauma, social and general anxiety, burnout, depression, self-esteem and self-worth. I'm passionate about being a resource that can help you explore uncertainty from a curious mindset free from shame and worry of burdening another.
I prioritize building an trustworthy relationship through empathy, honesty, and consistency. With this, it may feel safer speak freely and gain a deeper understanding of problems.
Core Philosophy
Lasting change begins with understanding, not judgment. By making sense of the emotions, experiences, and protective patterns (reactions to stress) that developed over time, we create the opportunity for new ways of responding to emerge.
Therapy isn't simply about reducing symptoms, it's about changing the way you relate to yourself. As understanding replaces self-judgment, people often find greater flexibility in how they frame problems, confidence to take new actions, and freedom in how they can react structure and prioritize what values, people and actions matters to them.
SERVICES
FREE consultation
This is an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy and ask any questions you might have about me, the therapeutic process, and the billing or admin side of things.
15-20 min
Free
Individual Therapy
Virtual or in-person, we work together to help you gain a better understanding of yourself and help you reach your goals. Therapy is not one size fits all, it will be tailored to your personality, culture, lifestyle, and any needs or preferences you have along the way.
50-60 min
Sliding scale fees starting at $90 per session.
Standard fee is $170 per session
COUPLES therapy
With couples, I often look to understand the emotions that come up and help get to the underlying needs of each person. From here, we look at how needs can be met and what may help sustain an ideal and resilient relationship.
*Not currently offering
50-60 min
$170 per session
VIRTUAL and In person SESSIONS
I understand how convenient virtual therapy is and am glad to provide it to people all over Ontario! Please let me know if you have any technical needs or questions.
My office is located at 563 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, ON.
Please see the contact page for more information.
Payment and insurance
I offer a sliding scale fee system. Please let me know if there is a specific rate you are comfortable with.
I accept payment through credit card and will process the payment immediately following our session. You are then provided with an invoice and receipt for your insurance provider.
While psychotherapy is covered by most major insurance companies, I recommend you connect with your insurance provider to ensure you are covered.