DISCOVER THE HEART OF SWITZER COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
|905.598.1859 Georgetown | 905.920.7063 Oakville|
Clinical Expertise | Exceptional Care
Offering individual, family and couples therapy in Georgetown and in Oakville
There was a point in my career when I realized I wanted to build something different.
After more than 14 years in clinical practice, I had seen firsthand how much a therapist's development matters. I had learned through my own experience that becoming a good clinician is not simply about completing a degree or becoming registered. It happens through years of working with clients, reflecting on your work, asking difficult questions, receiving guidance, and continuing to learn.
Then, as I began supervising students and working more closely with developing clinicians, I started seeing that same gap in their experience.
I remember thinking: these clinicians have so much potential. What they need is the right environment to develop it.
That was the moment the idea for Switzer began to take shape.
I wanted to create a practice where students could have more than a placement and developing therapists could have more than a place to see clients. I wanted to create an environment where they could learn, be challenged, receive meaningful mentorship, and become increasingly confident and skilled clinicians.
I wanted to help them bridge the gap between knowing about therapy and knowing how to do therapy well.
That vision became Switzer.
Today, clinical development remains deeply personal to me. I care about who we bring into the practice, how they are supported, and the therapists they ultimately become.
My goal is not simply to build a practice. It is to develop exceptional clinicians.
Because every client who walks through our doors is trusting a therapist with something deeply personal.
I never want to lose sight of that responsibility.
Choosing a therapist in Georgetown or therapist in Oakville is an important decision, especially when considering options like couples therapy in Georgetown or psychotherapy in Oakville. The relationship you cultivate with your therapist can significantly impact your therapy experience, highlighting the importance of finding the right fit.
We offer a complimentary, no-obligation 15-minute consultation, providing you the chance to speak with us before you decide to begin therapy.
This brief conversation allows you to share what brings you to counselling, ask questions, and clarify your expectations. Additionally, it helps us understand your needs and determine which therapist in Georgetown or therapist in Oakville might be the best match for you.
We prioritize listening and understanding, ensuring that your first steps into therapy are thoughtful, informed, and tailored to your unique situation. There's no pressure to book an appointment; finding the right therapist is crucial, and we’re here to support you in taking that first step with confidence.
Book Your Complimentary Consultation
You can schedule your virtual complimentary 15-minute consultation online through our secure client portal, or if you prefer an in-person consultation, please contact our office. This initial conversation is an opportunity to connect with us, ask questions, and discover how therapy at Switzer can support you.
If you choose to start therapy, regular and consistent sessions will be arranged in consultation with your therapist, based on your needs and availability. Consistency is key to maintaining therapeutic momentum, supporting continuity of care, and fostering progress.
From your first consultation onward, our focus remains on delivering thoughtful, consistent, and individualized care.
💬 “The first step is simply a conversation.”
After more than two decades of working with people through some of the most difficult and defining moments of their lives, Shauna Switzer has come to believe that people are capable of profound healing and change.
She has seen how much courage it can take to look honestly at ourselves—to understand what has shaped us, face painful truths, and recognize the patterns that influence the way we think, feel, and relate to others.
For Switzer Counselling, therapy is not simply about helping someone feel better in the moment. It is about helping people understand themselves more deeply, heal what has hurt them, and create meaningful change in the way they live and connect with others.
This philosophy is at the heart of Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates.
Our mission is to help people heal, grow, and become more fully themselves. We provide a safe, compassionate, and clinically grounded environment where people can explore difficult experiences without judgment, develop greater self-understanding, recognize patterns that may no longer serve them, and discover new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Healing is not simply about removing symptoms or learning to cope. It can be an opportunity to become more aware, more resilient, more connected, and more intentional about the life you want to create. And personal transformation does not happen in isolation.
The way we heal affects the way we relate. The way we relate affects our families. Our families shape our communities.
When people become healthier and more secure in themselves, they are better able to build strong relationships, raise healthy families, contribute meaningfully to their communities, and create healthier environments for the people around them.
This philosophy also shapes our commitment to clinicians. We want to develop therapists who understand that psychotherapy is both a profession and a profound responsibility. Through clinical leadership, supervision, mentorship, training, collaboration, and ongoing learning, we strive to develop clinicians who are knowledgeable, thoughtful, highly skilled, and deeply committed to helping people change.
We are here to help people face what is difficult, understand what has shaped them, heal what can be healed, change what can be changed, and move toward lives that are more meaningful, connected, and whole.
That is the work of Switzer Counselling.
At Switzer, our promise is to provide you with thoughtful, individualized therapy from the moment you reach out to us.
We know that choosing a therapist is a personal decision. You may be reaching out during a difficult time, unsure of what you need or where to begin. We will listen, take the time to understand you, and help you find the right support.
We promise to:
Most importantly, we promise that you will be treated with compassion, respect, and genuine care.
You deserve a therapist who listens, understands, and has the knowledge and skills to help. Our hope is that therapy helps you feel more like yourself again—to understand yourself more deeply, heal what has been hurting, strengthen the relationships that matter, and move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and hope.
Sandy is often the first person you will speak with when you contact Switzer.
She manages the practical details that help clients move from their initial inquiry into therapy, including:
Sandy helps make the process of reaching out for therapy feel straightforward, welcoming, and personal.
She is often the person clients turn to when they have a question, are unsure where to begin, or need help navigating the next step.
Behind the scenes, she keeps the administrative side of the practice organized so our clinicians can focus their attention on their clinical work.
Whether you are a practicum student beginning your clinical journey or an experienced clinician ready to build your practice, Switzer offers something different.
We are not simply a place to see clients. We are a practice built around clinical development, meaningful mentorship, and high standards of psychotherapy. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, build your practice, learn from experienced professionals, and grow within an established practice that is invested in your success.
If you want more than an office, more than referrals, and more than simply practicing on your own, discover what it means to practice with Switzer.