Marriage Counselling Therapists in Fergus, ON
Whether you're a first responder or healthcare worker navigating the weight of trauma, burnout, or identity loss—or a couple feeling stuck in cycles of conflict and silence—this is a space for healing, clarity, and connection.
While using evidence-based approaches including Somatic Therapy,Mindfulness-Based Practices,and Trauma-Informed Care to support nervous system regulation & emotional healing.For couples, I use Gottman Method interventions to rebuild trust,improve communication,& deepen connection. Sessions are collaborative, compassionate, & tailored to your unique needs.
Whether you're a first responder or healthcare worker navigating the weight of trauma, burnout, or identity loss—or a couple feeling stuck in cycles of conflict and silence—this is a space for healing, clarity, and connection.
While using evidence-based approaches including Somatic Therapy,Mindfulness-Based Practices,and Trauma-Informed Care to support nervous system regulation & emotional healing.For couples, I use Gottman Method interventions to rebuild trust,improve communication,& deepen connection. Sessions are collaborative, compassionate, & tailored to your unique needs.
One million Canadian men suffer from major depressive disorder each year. Three of every four completed suicides in Canada are by men. The prevalence of alcohol use disorder is twice as high in men with another mental health diagnosis than in the general population. One third of Canadian men worry that talking about mental health at work could put their job at risk. Men are just as likely as women to have mental health issues yet are far less likely to utilize traditional mental health services. Men are more likely to believe that mental health services are difficult to access, ineffective and invasive. At Cogent, Ontario’s new mental health clinic focussed solely on supporting men, we’re changing that.
One million Canadian men suffer from major depressive disorder each year. Three of every four completed suicides in Canada are by men. The prevalence of alcohol use disorder is twice as high in men with another mental health diagnosis than in the general population. One third of Canadian men worry that talking about mental health at work could put their job at risk. Men are just as likely as women to have mental health issues yet are far less likely to utilize traditional mental health services. Men are more likely to believe that mental health services are difficult to access, ineffective and invasive. At Cogent, Ontario’s new mental health clinic focussed solely on supporting men, we’re changing that.
I have over 30 years of experience helping adults, couples and families gaining skills and tools to achieve their counselling goals.
Whether you need a safe place to process experiences, deepen self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, or facilitate effective communication to optimize relationships, I trust in your ability to succeed after having witnessed, time-and-time again, the tremendous progress people make when they are motivated for change.
Having worked in the field of mental health since 1992, I feel greatly honoured by having witnessed so many people overcoming their challenges with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, trauma, grief, losses, and physical health issues.
I have over 30 years of experience helping adults, couples and families gaining skills and tools to achieve their counselling goals.
Whether you need a safe place to process experiences, deepen self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, or facilitate effective communication to optimize relationships, I trust in your ability to succeed after having witnessed, time-and-time again, the tremendous progress people make when they are motivated for change.
Having worked in the field of mental health since 1992, I feel greatly honoured by having witnessed so many people overcoming their challenges with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, trauma, grief, losses, and physical health issues.
Alia Ziesman Counselling (Individual &
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Specialties: grief and loss, pet loss, couples, parenting, anxiety, stress, perinatal, PTSD, cultural, burnout.
Thank you for reading my profile. Do you want to feel more fulfilled and present in your life and relationships? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Life is tragic and deeply beautiful and our relationships shape, but do not define us. As a long-term therapist, I strive to help you better understand your story and write a new one, despite what has happened to you. Having experienced profound grief in my own life, I will meet you where you are, at your own pace. Drawing from your strengths, I utilize integrative, evidence-based approaches tailored uniquely to you. Together, we can develop meaningful strategies that work.
Specialties: grief and loss, pet loss, couples, parenting, anxiety, stress, perinatal, PTSD, cultural, burnout.
Thank you for reading my profile. Do you want to feel more fulfilled and present in your life and relationships? Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Life is tragic and deeply beautiful and our relationships shape, but do not define us. As a long-term therapist, I strive to help you better understand your story and write a new one, despite what has happened to you. Having experienced profound grief in my own life, I will meet you where you are, at your own pace. Drawing from your strengths, I utilize integrative, evidence-based approaches tailored uniquely to you. Together, we can develop meaningful strategies that work.
I also specialize in relational/ couple's therapy, neurodivergence (including autism and ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and chronic pain/illness/disability.
I am out of the office from July 4-19, 2026, and will respond to inquiries when I return! Rest is revolutionary.
Hey! I'm so glad you're here. If you are looking for a relaxed, safe environment, and the ability to really connect with another human being, I would love to talk with you! In my approach to therapy, I put you in the expert chair, as someone who knows their life and experience more than I can know. I take a really curious position, asking questions to better understand you and your context. I see every person as having totally unique skills and strengths, and use those to help you navigate this world.
I also specialize in relational/ couple's therapy, neurodivergence (including autism and ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and chronic pain/illness/disability.
I am out of the office from July 4-19, 2026, and will respond to inquiries when I return! Rest is revolutionary.
Hey! I'm so glad you're here. If you are looking for a relaxed, safe environment, and the ability to really connect with another human being, I would love to talk with you! In my approach to therapy, I put you in the expert chair, as someone who knows their life and experience more than I can know. I take a really curious position, asking questions to better understand you and your context. I see every person as having totally unique skills and strengths, and use those to help you navigate this world.
I recognize that life is complex, and so are the issues we live with. Whether it be a significant change, like losing a loved one, or tension within a meaningful relationship, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless trying to find our way through these challenges. I believe that we have the solutions to solve our problems within us and, at times, this requires us to reach out for support to uncover the answers to overcome these problems. From there, we seek to understand how we can learn from these hard times to strengthen ourselves and our relationships and find meaning from our experiences.
I recognize that life is complex, and so are the issues we live with. Whether it be a significant change, like losing a loved one, or tension within a meaningful relationship, it can feel overwhelming and hopeless trying to find our way through these challenges. I believe that we have the solutions to solve our problems within us and, at times, this requires us to reach out for support to uncover the answers to overcome these problems. From there, we seek to understand how we can learn from these hard times to strengthen ourselves and our relationships and find meaning from our experiences.
