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Your Story Counselling offers unique practicum opportunities for student therapists across Ontario through our Affordable Therapy York Region initiative. With partnerships at leading universities, double the required supervision hours, and hands-on experience with diverse clients, we create a supportive environment for future clinicians. Learn more about our placement cycles, supervision model, and how to apply.

At Your Story Counselling, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate mental health care—regardless of their financial situation. Over the years, one of the most common challenges we’ve heard from individuals and families is the difficulty of finding therapy that is both affordable and accessible.

Parenthood is often celebrated as a joyful and fulfilling role, but the hidden struggles are rarely spoken about. Whether you are a single parent or feel like one in your co-parenting arrangement, the emotional and mental toll can be immense. This article explores the unseen costs of parenthood, the impact on mental health, and ways therapy can help—even when your co-parent or spouse is not willing to join.