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.rlc-faq-answer{margin-top:16px;color:var(–rlc-gray-text);line-height:1.7;font-size:16px;} .rlc-final-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(–rlc-green-dark) 0%,#3a4818 100%);color:#fff;padding:64px 40px;border-radius:20px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;} .rlc-final-cta::before{content:””;position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:4px;background:var(–rlc-orange);} .rlc-final-cta h2{color:#fff;margin-bottom:14px;} .rlc-final-cta p{font-size:18px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);max-width:600px;margin:0 auto 32px;line-height:1.65;} @media (max-width:900px){ .rlc-hero-grid,.rlc-meet-grid,.rlc-areas-grid,.rlc-help-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .rlc-h1{font-size:36px;} .rlc-h2{font-size:28px;} .rlc-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;} .rlc-areas-list{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;} }</style><div class=”rlc-wrap”><section class=”rlc-hero”><div class=”rlc-container”><div class=”rlc-hero-grid”><div><p class=”rlc-eyebrow”>Real Life Counselling &bull; Newmarket, Ontario</p><h1 class=”rlc-h1″>Online counselling in Newmarket, therapy that fits your life, not your commute.</h1><p class=”rlc-sub”>You shouldn’t have to fight Davis Drive or Yonge Street traffic, or add another stop after the GO train, to talk to the right therapist. We provide secure online counselling for Newmarket and York Region, matched to what you’re actually navigating, often within a week.</p><div class=”rlc-hero-trust”><span>&#10003; Online anywhere in Newmarket &amp; York Region</span><span>&#10003; CRPO-registered in Ontario</span><span>&#10003; Physician referrals welcome</span></div><div style=”display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;align-items:center;margin-top:12px;”><a href=”/start/” style=”display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background-color:#F79646;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:0 30px;height:56px;font-size:16px;box-sizing:border-box;border:2px solid #F79646;line-height:1;font-family:inherit;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(247,150,70,0.3);”>Start Counselling</a><a href=”/get-help-now/” style=”display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background-color:#ffffff;color:#4a601e;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:0 30px;height:56px;font-size:16px;box-sizing:border-box;border:2px solid #4a601e;line-height:1;font-family:inherit;”>Get Help Now</a></div></div><div class=”rlc-hero-card”><p class=”rlc-hero-card-eyebrow”>WHY ONLINE COUNSELLING WORKS FOR RICHMOND HILL</p><h3>The rhythm of life in Newmarket is exactly what online therapy was built for.</h3><ul><li>Commuters on the GO Barrie line or the 404 who don’t have another hour to give</li><li>Parents juggling school runs, activities, and the family calendar</li><li>Healthcare workers at Southlake on shifting schedules</li><li>Professionals working hybrid between home and downtown Toronto</li><li>Couples who’d rather talk from their own living room</li><li>Patients referred by their family doctor</li></ul></div></div></div></section><section class=”rlc-meet”><div class=”rlc-container”><div class=”rlc-meet-grid”><div><p class=”rlc-eyebrow”>A PRACTICE, NOT A SOLO ACT</p><h2>Founder-led. Team-delivered. Ontario-registered.</h2><p>Real Life Counselling was founded in 2009 by Ashley Kreze, a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC, with more than 17 years of clinical experience.</p><p>When you reach out, we match you with the therapist on our team whose approach, experience, and personality fit what you’re navigating, not just whoever has the next opening. Every Ontario client is served under CRPO registration, to Ontario clinical standards.</p><div class=”rlc-meet-tags”><span class=”rlc-meet-tag”>Founded 2009</span><span class=”rlc-meet-tag”>RP (Ontario) &amp; RCC (BC) leadership</span><span class=”rlc-meet-tag”>Personalized therapist matching</span><span class=”rlc-meet-tag”>Featured in Forbes, EmpowHer</span></div></div><div><img class=”rlc-meet-img” src=”https://www.reallifecounselling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-16-2026-09_08_16-AM.png” alt=”Online counselling for Newmarket and York Region, Ontario” /></div></div></div></section><section class=”rlc-section”><div class=”rlc-container”><h2 class=”rlc-h2 rlc-h2-center”>What we help Newmarket clients work through</h2><p class=”rlc-lead rlc-lead-center”>Real life rarely fits a single label. These are the most common reasons people in Newmarket and York Region reach out, and if yours isn’t here, that doesn’t mean we can’t help.</p><div class=”rlc-help-grid”><div class=”rlc-help-card”><h3>Anxiety</h3><p>The kind that wakes you at 3 a.m. The kind that hums in the background of every conversation. The kind nobody else sees.</p></div><div class=”rlc-help-card”><h3>Burnout &amp; stress</h3><p>You’re doing fine on paper. In your body, you’re not. Therapy for the high-functioning version of running on empty.</p></div><div class=”rlc-help-card”><h3>Depression</h3><p>Whether it’s the weight that won’t lift or the numbness that crept in slowly, there’s a path back.</p></div><div class=”rlc-help-card”><h3>Couples &amp; relationships</h3><p>Communication patterns, recurring fights, drifting apart, repairing after a rupture. Couples work that goes beyond techniques.</p></div><div class=”rlc-help-card”><h3>Parenting &amp; family pressure</h3><p>The mental load, the schedules, the expectations, and the sandwich years of raising kids while supporting aging parents. In a community of busy, capable families, this is the most common counselling conversation.</p></div><div class=”rlc-help-card”><h3>Life transitions</h3><p>A move, a separation, a new baby, a career change, retirement on the horizon. The work of becoming someone new, at any age.</p></div><div class=”rlc-help-card”><h3>Grief &amp; loss</h3><p>A person, a relationship, a version of yourself. Grief isn’t linear and it doesn’t run on a timeline.</p></div><div class=”rlc-help-card”><h3>Workplace &amp; career</h3><p>Difficult workplaces, leaving a role, returning from leave, and the pressures you can’t bring to HR.</p></div></div></div></section><section class=”rlc-section rlc-section-soft”><div class=”rlc-container”><h2 class=”rlc-h2 rlc-h2-center”>How to start counselling in Newmarket</h2><p class=”rlc-lead rlc-lead-center”>No referral required. No waiting room. No drive across town.</p><div class=”rlc-steps”><div class=”rlc-step”><div class=”rlc-step-num”>1</div><h3>Reach out, tell us what’s going on</h3><p>Fill out a short intake form. A few sentences is plenty. We’ll review it and reach back within one business day to set up a free 15-minute consultation.</p></div><div class=”rlc-step”><div class=”rlc-step-num”>2</div><h3>Get matched with the right therapist</h3><p>We match you with a therapist based on what you’re navigating and the kind of fit you need. Most Newmarket clients begin within a week of reaching out.</p></div><div class=”rlc-step”><div class=”rlc-step-num”>3</div><h3>Start sessions from home</h3><p>50-minute sessions over secure, encrypted video. From your living room, your home office, or anywhere private. Evening and weekend appointments available.</p></div></div></div></section><section class=”rlc-areas”><div class=”rlc-container”><div class=”rlc-areas-grid”><div class=”rlc-areas-intro”><p>Areas we serve</p><h3>Newmarket, York Region, and everywhere in between.</h3><p style=”font-size:15px;color:var(–rlc-gray-text);text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;font-weight:400;line-height:1.65;margin-top:14px;”>Because sessions are online, location inside Ontario isn’t a barrier. Common neighbourhoods and communities our Newmarket clients come from:</p></div><div class=”rlc-areas-list”><div>Main Street / Downtown</div><div>Stonehaven-Wyndham</div><div>Summerhill Estates</div><div>Woodland Hill</div><div>Copper Hills</div><div>Glenway Estates</div><div>College Manor</div><div>Gorham-College Manor</div><div>Huron Heights</div><div>Bristol-London</div><div>Central Newmarket</div><div>Armitage</div><div>Quaker Hill</div><div>Bayview Hill Gate</div><div>Crossland Gate</div><div>Leslie Valley</div><div>Sharon (East Gwillimbury)</div><div>Holland Landing</div></div></div></div></section><section class=”rlc-section”><div class=”rlc-container”><h2 class=”rlc-h2 rlc-h2-center”>Honest answers to Newmarket client questions</h2><div class=”rlc-faq-wrap”><details class=”rlc-faq”><summary>Is your therapist actually registered in Ontario?</summary><div class=”rlc-faq-answer”>Yes. Ashley Kreze, the founder of Real Life Counselling, is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). All Ontario counselling is delivered under CRPO registration and compliant with Ontario clinical standards.</div></details><details class=”rlc-faq”><summary>My doctor referred me. What do I do?</summary><div class=”rlc-faq-answer”>Welcome, physician referrals from Newmarket and York Region clinics are a common way clients find us. Simply fill out the Start Counselling form and mention your doctor or clinic in the intake. We’ll take it from there, and with your consent we can coordinate with your physician so your care stays connected.</div></details><details class=”rlc-faq”><summary>Can I see someone in Newmarket in person?</summary><div class=”rlc-faq-answer”>No, we work entirely online, and that’s deliberate. Online therapy removes the barriers Newmarket clients mention most: Davis Drive and Yonge Street traffic, parking, fitting appointments between the commute and the kids’ schedules, and taking time away from work or caregiving. Consistency is what makes therapy work, and online sessions make consistency easy.</div></details><details class=”rlc-faq”><summary>I’d prefer a therapist who understands my cultural background. Can you accommodate that?</summary><div class=”rlc-faq-answer”>We take fit seriously, and that includes cultural context. Newmarket is part of one of Canada’s most diverse communities, and our matching process considers what matters to you in a therapist, including cultural understanding, values, and communication style. Tell us what fit means for you in the intake form and we’ll match accordingly, honestly, including telling you if we’re not the right home for what you need.</div></details><details class=”rlc-faq”><summary>Are sessions covered by my insurance?</summary><div class=”rlc-faq-answer”>Most extended health benefit plans in Ontario cover sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). We provide receipts you can submit for reimbursement. Common plans include Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Desjardins, and Blue Cross. Check your plan for “Registered Psychotherapist” or “psychotherapy” coverage, or ask us during your intake and we’ll help you confirm.</div></details><details class=”rlc-faq”><summary>How much does counselling cost?</summary><div class=”rlc-faq-answer”>Standard private-pay rates for Registered Psychotherapist sessions in Ontario. We’re transparent about pricing, ask during your free 15-minute consultation and we’ll walk you through it, including how to make the most of your extended health benefits.</div></details><details class=”rlc-faq”><summary>Can my partner and I do couples therapy from different locations?</summary><div class=”rlc-faq-answer”>Yes. One of the practical advantages of online couples therapy is that both partners can log in from wherever they are, same home, different rooms, or one of you still downtown. We recommend quiet, private spaces and headphones for confidentiality.</div></details><details class=”rlc-faq”><summary>How quickly can I start?</summary><div class=”rlc-faq-answer”>Most Newmarket clients begin within a week of reaching out, sometimes within a few days. Our small clinical team means we can usually match you quickly. If you’re in crisis, please use the Get Help Now resources or call or text 988.</div></details></div></div></section><section class=”rlc-section” style=”padding-top:0;”><div class=”rlc-container”><div style=”background:var(–rlc-bg-cream);border:1px solid var(–rlc-border);border-radius:16px;padding:28px 32px;max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;”><h2 style=”margin:0 0 10px;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:var(–rlc-green-dark);”>Related counselling services</h2><p style=”margin:0 0 14px;color:var(–rlc-gray-text);line-height:1.7;font-size:15px;”>Newmarket clients often start from a specific concern. These pages go deeper on the work itself:</p><ul style=”margin:0;padding-left:18px;color:var(–rlc-charcoal);line-height:2;”><li><a style=”color:var(–rlc-green-medium);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;” href=”/individual-counselling/”>Individual Counselling</a></li><li><a style=”color:var(–rlc-green-medium);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;” href=”/anxiety-counselling/”>Anxiety Counselling</a></li><li><a style=”color:var(–rlc-green-medium);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;” href=”/depression-counselling/”>Depression Counselling</a></li><li><a style=”color:var(–rlc-green-medium);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;” href=”/parenting-counselling/”>Parenting Counselling</a></li><li><a style=”color:var(–rlc-green-medium);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;” href=”/couples-counselling/”>Couples Counselling</a></li></ul></div></div></section><section class=”rlc-section”><div class=”rlc-container”><div class=”rlc-final-cta”><h2 class=”rlc-h2″>Ready when you are, Newmarket.</h2><p>The longest part of starting therapy is usually the part before you reach out. Once you do, it gets easier.</p><div style=”display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;”><a href=”/start/” style=”display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background-color:#F79646;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:0 30px;height:56px;font-size:16px;box-sizing:border-box;border:2px solid #F79646;line-height:1;font-family:inherit;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(247,150,70,0.3);”>Start Counselling</a><a href=”/about/” style=”display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background-color:transparent;color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;border-radius:8px;padding:0 30px;height:56px;font-size:16px;box-sizing:border-box;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);line-height:1;font-family:inherit;”>About Us</a></div></div></div></section></div><script type=”application/ld+json”> { “@context”: “https://schema.org”, “@type”: “ProfessionalService”, “@id”: “https://www.reallifecounselling.com/newmarket-counselling/”, “name”: “Real Life Counselling, Newmarket, Ontario”, “alternateName”: “Online Counselling Newmarket Ontario”, “url”: “https://www.reallifecounselling.com/newmarket-counselling/”, “image”: “https://www.reallifecounselling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-16-2026-09_08_16-AM.png”, “description”: “Online counselling and therapy for clients in Newmarket and York Region, Ontario. 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Ashley Kreze, the founder of Real Life Counselling, is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). All Ontario counselling is delivered under CRPO registration and compliant with Ontario clinical standards.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “My doctor referred me to counselling in Newmarket. What do I do?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Physician referrals from Newmarket and York Region clinics are a common way clients find Real Life Counselling. Fill out the Start Counselling form and mention your doctor or clinic in the intake. With client consent, care can be coordinated with the referring physician.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Can I see a counsellor in Newmarket in person?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Real Life Counselling works entirely online. Online therapy removes the barriers Newmarket clients mention most: Davis Drive, Yonge Street, and Highway 404 traffic, parking, and fitting appointments around commutes, work, and family schedules.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Can I be matched with a therapist who understands my cultural background?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Yes. Newmarket is part of one of Canada’s most diverse communities, and Real Life Counselling’s matching process considers cultural understanding, values, and communication style when pairing clients with a therapist.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Are counselling sessions in Newmarket covered by insurance?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Most extended health benefit plans in Ontario cover sessions with a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), including Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield, Desjardins, and Blue Cross. Receipts are provided for reimbursement.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How much does counselling in Newmarket cost?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Standard private-pay rates for Registered Psychotherapist sessions in Ontario apply. Most extended health plans cover all or part of the session cost.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How quickly can I start counselling in Newmarket?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Most Newmarket clients begin within a week of reaching out, sometimes within a few days. After a brief intake and a free 15-minute consultation, clients are matched with a therapist and scheduled.” } } ] } </script>