A beautiful mind. A place to begin.
We are a counselling and psychotherapy clinic in Thunder Bay, Ontario, built around a simple belief: meaningful therapy begins with understanding the person, not just the symptoms.
More than a name. A way of seeing.
Therapy is not about fixing who you are. It is about creating room to understand yourself more deeply.
BelMind means beautiful mind. For us, it is a reminder that a person’s story is always larger than a diagnosis, a difficult memory, or a period of distress.
Life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next. Therapy offers a place to make sense of these experiences with someone who listens carefully and works collaboratively with you.
At BelMind Therapeia, we bring evidence informed psychotherapy together with compassion, cultural humility and a respect for your individual experiences, values and goals.
Whether you are working through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties or personal growth, the therapeutic approach should fit you, not the other way around.
Discovering the beauty within is not about ignoring what hurts. It is about making room for everything that makes us human.
The way we work matters.
Our work is shaped by three commitments: thoughtful relationships, sound clinical practice and respect for the individual.
Care before labels.
We aim to understand you in the context of your life, relationships and experiences, rather than reducing your story to symptoms.
Evidence with intention.
Our therapists draw from established and emerging psychotherapy approaches, using professional judgment to develop a treatment plan that fits your needs.
Your story matters.
Culture, identity, values and lived experience all deserve consideration. We approach therapy with humility, curiosity and collaboration.
Different needs. Thoughtful support.
We offer individual, couples and family therapy, as well as specialized approaches to trauma treatment. Services are provided at our Thunder Bay clinic and virtually across Ontario, where clinically appropriate.
Individual therapy
Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, emotional overwhelm, life transitions and the changes you hope to make.
Explore individual therapyCouples & family therapy
Collaborative support to explore recurring patterns, communication, emotional connection and difficult relationship experiences.
Explore relationship therapyEMDR therapy
Structured trauma focused psychotherapy, including EMDR and EMDR 2.0 where appropriate, delivered by clinicians with relevant training.
Explore EMDR therapyReal people. Thoughtful care.
A strong therapeutic relationship is an important part of meaningful psychotherapy. Our clinicians bring different experiences, specializations and perspectives to their work, while sharing a commitment to respectful, collaborative care.
A local space. A wider reach.
Our counselling and psychotherapy clinic is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario. We welcome clients seeking in person therapy and offer virtual psychotherapy to people across Ontario.
BelMind Therapeia also works with eligible First Nations and Inuit clients through the Non Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program, including direct billing where applicable.
Our aim is to make it easier to begin a professional therapeutic relationship, with clear information about clinicians, services and next steps.
Visit BelMind Therapeia
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Suite 405, 101 Syndicate Avenue NorthThunder Bay, Ontario
P7C 3V4, Canada Contact the clinic
In person in Thunder Bay.
Virtual psychotherapy across Ontario.
There is room to begin.
You do not need to have everything figured out. A free 15 minute consultation offers space to ask questions, learn about your options and decide whether working with BelMind feels right for you.
Care with depth.
Choosing a therapist is personal. Beyond qualifications and approaches, the details of how care is delivered matter too.
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You are more than your symptoms.
We consider your concerns alongside your relationships, experiences, environment, values and strengths. Understanding the whole person helps shape therapy that is meaningful to you.
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Evidence informed treatment,
thoughtfully chosen.
Our clinicians work with approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), EMDR, cognitive processing therapy (CPT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), and relationship focused approaches such as EFT.
The approach depends on your needs and the individual therapist’s training and scope of practice.
Learn more about EMDR therapy in Thunder Bay .
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A welcoming place to slow down.
Our Thunder Bay psychotherapy clinic has been thoughtfully arranged to create a calm, comfortable and private setting.
We want the environment around therapy to reflect the care taking place within it.
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Local care, with virtual
access across Ontario.
We provide in person counselling and psychotherapy in Thunder Bay, alongside virtual appointments for clients across Ontario.
Your therapist can help determine whether in person or virtual sessions are appropriate for your goals and circumstances.
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Qualified clinicians with
different areas of focus.
BelMind brings together registered mental health professionals with different clinical backgrounds, experiences and specializations.
You can review therapist profiles, explore their approaches and book a free initial consultation before deciding whom to work with.
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Clear fees and insurance
support.
We offer direct billing for eligible extended health insurance plans where supported. NIHB direct billing is also available for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
Coverage varies by plan and clinician designation. Our team can help you understand available billing options.
The right therapist begins with the right conversation.
A free 15 minute consultation is an opportunity to ask questions, discuss what you are looking for and decide whether BelMind is a good fit.
Discover the beauty within.
They asked, “Tell us about therapy.”
He said, “The cure for drowning is learning to swim.”
They asked, “Tell us more.”
He said, “It’s showing the fellow starving where the bread was found.”
They insisted, “Tell us more.”
He said, “ Discover the beauty within. ”