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Abma Counselling

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP

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4056 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2E
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you love the life you’re living? And if you could change one thing to make it better, what would it be? Maybe you’d want less anxiety, fewer mood swings, greater focus, or more stable and secure relationships. Maybe you’re carrying old wounds that still shape how you feel or react. Or maybe you’re just tired of feeling stuck and ready to figure out what keeps getting in the way. You want to build a life you love. You want to build a life you love, and you’re ready to start working with someone who can help you get there.
Maybe you’re not sure where to start, only that something has to change. Whether you’re facing a setback, stuck in a pattern, or just tired of carrying it all on your own, we’re here for you. We help you sort through the noise—stress, anxiety, old habits, and emotions that don’t let up—so you can get unstuck and start living the life you were meant to live.
Our work is grounded in compassion, backed by solid training and proven approaches, and shaped by our belief that every person deserves to live a happy and meaningful life.. We’d be honoured to help you get there. Let’s work together.
Call or Abma Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (365) 796-2445

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Abma Counselling

4056 Dorchester Road

Niagara Falls, ON L2E map

(365) 796-2445
Website
Prefer to meet face-to-face? Visit our Niagara office, grab a coffee or tea, and talk in person. We're open six days a week, evenings too.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (365) 796-2445
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Abma Counselling

4056 Dorchester Road

Niagara Falls, ON L2E map

(365) 796-2445
Website
Prefer to meet face-to-face? Visit our Niagara office, grab a coffee or tea, and talk in person. We're open six days a week, evenings too.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Trauma and PTSD 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $180

Payment Methods

Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Chambers Plan
  • ComPsych
  • Desjardins
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Equitable Life of Canada
  • Great-West Life
  • Green Shield Canada
  • iA Financial Group
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
  • Meridian
  • OTIP
  • Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  • SunLife
  • TELUS Health
  • Union
  • Veterans Affairs Canada
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Without a benefit plan? We also offer reduced-fee counselling at $80 per session through our accredited supervised internship program. Some specialized services (e.g. EMDR, Family Therapy, Couples Intensives) conducted by therapists with more experience and training are offered at a higher fee.
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 796-2445
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Without a benefit plan? We also offer reduced-fee counselling at $80 per session through our accredited supervised internship program. Some specialized services (e.g. EMDR, Family Therapy, Couples Intensives) conducted by therapists with more experience and training are offered at a higher fee.
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 796-2445

Qualifications

    Registered Psychotherapist: Steven Abma

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 004522 Steven Abma
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Attended Providence Theological Seminary, Graduated 2008
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association 5580 / 2011
  • Certificate from Providence Theological Seminary Master of Arts / 2008
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Since 2009, we have grown a diverse team of compassionate, effective Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers. Our mission is to come alongside adults, children, couples and families to help them thrive in their relationships, and live rich, full and meaningful lives.
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 796-2445
"
Since 2009, we have grown a diverse team of compassionate, effective Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers. Our mission is to come alongside adults, children, couples and families to help them thrive in their relationships, and live rich, full and meaningful lives.
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 796-2445

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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Many people are unhappy with the story they are living. Our collaborative approach to therapy, offered with compassion and support, helps you rewrite yours. We draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, and EFT, to help you address anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and other concerns. Let's work together to create a life of greater fulfillment and joy.
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 796-2445
"
Many people are unhappy with the story they are living. Our collaborative approach to therapy, offered with compassion and support, helps you rewrite yours. We draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EMDR, ACT, and EFT, to help you address anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and other concerns. Let's work together to create a life of greater fulfillment and joy.
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 796-2445

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied

Ethnicity

Indigenous Peoples
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counselling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Our therapists are trained in a number of approaches that target trauma, anxiety, depression and relationships: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), The Gottman Method (for couples), Play Therapy (for children).
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 796-2445
"
Our therapists are trained in a number of approaches that target trauma, anxiety, depression and relationships: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), The Gottman Method (for couples), Play Therapy (for children).
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (365) 796-2445

Location

Primary Location

Abma Counselling

4056 Dorchester Road

Niagara Falls, ON L2E

(365) 796-2445

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

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Prefer to meet face-to-face? Visit our Niagara office, grab a coffee or tea, and talk in person. We're open six days a week, evenings too.
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 796-2445
"
Prefer to meet face-to-face? Visit our Niagara office, grab a coffee or tea, and talk in person. We're open six days a week, evenings too.
Photo of Steve Abma - Abma Counselling, Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Abma Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Call for a free consultation now - (365) 796-2445