Joannie Dubé Counselling & Holistic Practices

In person in Westport, ON or Virtually across ON | 613.817.5557

Change Begins With You: Counselling, Psychotherapy, & Holistic Practices

Hi! I am Joannie. I am Registered Psychotherapist, member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I hold a B.A (Hons) in Social Care and a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology. My life experience and my interactions with people have led me to this line of work. For many years, while working in the service industry, I observed people and was fascinated by the human kind. I have gained knowledge and skills through many roles working in community services as a peer support worker, educational assistant, and recreationist. I also volunteered for Providence Care, Hospice Kingston, and Bereaved Family of Ontario.

My growth mindset and goal-oriented personality have brought me to help others and I understand how the self-exploration process can be exciting for some and daunting for others. Having supported individuals from all walks-of-life, I also know that there is rarely a perfect time to start addressing whatever it is that is hindering our lives.

Curious About Counselling? Unsure this is for you or where to start?

Perhaps you feel like something is off or that you're lacking balance. Or something in your life is no longer making sense for you. In counselling, we can discuss many topics to help you understand your experience and work on creating positive change.

Approach and Modalities

My approach to counselling clients is eclectic and holistic. I draw from multiple modalities such as CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), ACT (acceptance-commitment therapy), DBT (dialectical- behavioural therapy), solution-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy, Gottman method, emotional-freedom technique, psychodynamic, humanistic/person-centred, mindfulness-based, somatic therapies, and trauma-focused therapy.

Who can I support?

I work with youth 16 and older and adults. I have experience supporting individuals from various cultural backgrounds, including older adults and their families. I also work with couples and offer relationship counselling.

I provide my services in English and French.

How do we meet?

Whatever suits you best is how we will proceed. Sessions can be either virtual, in person, or on the phone, depending on your needs. Walk-and-talk is also an option when the weather allows it.

"I am excited about the work I do and all the ways I can help people improve their wellbeing." -Joannie

Holistic Practices

Welcome to a different side of my practice!

I have always looked at wellness in its globality. I believe that when the body, the mind, and our spiritual sense align, we can experience a better level of health.

I chose to combine three approaches that have helped me over the course of my life to balance, heal and nurture my physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Along with counselling and psychotherapy, I offer relaxation massages and La Trame sessions.

Additional Background and Trainings

I trained as a massage practitioner in the province of Quebec in 2009. I continued practicing over the years in spas and at home and never lost the passion for helping people feel rejuvenated and connected with their bodies. Working with the body aligns with my views of health and that the body acts as a container for our emotions. For those who struggle with expressing their thoughts and feelings out loud, massage can be a way to provide an emotional release.

*Please note that I am not registered as a massage therapist in Ontario, therefore, my services are not covered by insurance.

I recently (Oct 2025) completed a training for La Trame which falls into the realm of energy healing. I was trained in Quebec by Diane Messier who has herself learned with the founder of the technique, Patrick Burensteinas, over 25 years ago.

I became familiar with energy healing fifteen years ago, when I started seeking a different approach to help me overcome various physical and emotional challenges. I learned the techniques of Reiki level 1 and 2, but I never felt comfortable enough to share my skills with others. Then, I started receiving La Trame in 2020 and this changed everything. After finishing my master's in counselling 2 years ago, I felt ready to round things up into a holistic practice, and I finally did the training for La Trame. I am excited about the work I do and all the ways I can help people improve their wellbeing.

Visit Westport ... and Joannie Dubé

The Village of Westport boasts a variety of wonderful shops and warm hospitality you won’t forget. The Rideau Lakes area offers great boating, fishing and snowmobiling on picturesque lakes as well as hiking, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing in beautiful Foley Mountain Park…all just outside our doorstep! Come visit and enjoy our unique rural Ontario town experience. I look forward to serving you!

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