Individual Therapy

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Everything you need to know about individual therapy (plus its benefits)

At HHPG, we understand that every person’s story is unique — and so is the support they need. Our individual therapy services are designed for children, teens, and adults, helping each client work through challenges, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience in a compassionate, evidence-based environment.

What Is Individual Therapy?

Individual therapy provides a confidential and supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with the guidance of a trained professional.

Our clinicians draw from evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy–Informed Interventions (DBT)

  • Parent Management Training (PMT)

Each approach is customized to your unique needs, goals, and situation.

Benefits of Individual Therapy

Individual therapy can help you gain insight, strengthen resilience, and enhance your overall wellbeing. Some key benefits include:

  • A personalized focus tailored to your goals and pace

  • Improved emotional regulation and social functioning

  • A safe space for reflection, growth, and healing

  • Proven effectiveness of evidence-based treatments such as CBT and DBT

  • Focused attention on your needs — without the stress of changing others’ behaviours or opinions

When to Seek Professional Help

While some challenges can be managed through family support or self-help strategies, professional therapy may be helpful when mental health concerns:

  • Persist despite your best efforts to cope

  • Interfere with daily life (work, school, relationships, or self-care)

  • Cause ongoing distress, irritability, or emotional exhaustion

Common Factors That Can Contribute to Mental Health Concerns

Many factors can affect mental health, such as:

  • Family or relationship challenges

  • Financial pressures

  • Anger or frustration

  • Eating or body image concerns

  • Past or ongoing abuse

  • Addiction or substance use

  • Sexuality or identity-related issues

  • Stress, anxiety, or depression

    Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. Reaching out for help can be the first step toward healing and lasting change.

Facts about mental health 

Cases of depression are increasing day by day, and people of all age groups can be affected by it. In 2018, the total number of people struggling with mental wellness was only 5.3 million. However, the number has increased to more than 6.7 million now.  

The following stats originally appeared in this article from CAMH:

  • 70% of mental health problems begin during childhood or adolescence 

  • Men are more likely to deal with addiction, while women tend to deal with mood and anxiety disorders 

  • By age 40, 1 in 2 Canadians have or have had a mental illness 

  • 81% of Canadians are more aware of mental health issues than compared to 5 years ago 

However, the mental healthcare department in Canada is continuously progressing and the number of people seeking the help of a professional is increasing. More than 50% of people having psychological problems felt that all their needs met well according to a report by Statistics Canada.