Ottawa Therapy & Counselling
Couples Therapy | Individual Psychotherapy & Counselling | Ottawa Therapy
Therapy for folks who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them or their relationships
Founded in 2019, Felt Sense Psychotherapy is guided by the belief that meaningful change begins with what is felt—not just what is thought. The term “felt sense” refers to the body’s intuitive, lived experience: the subtle emotions, sensations, and inner knowing that often exist beneath words.
At Felt Sense Psychotherapy, we offer relational, attachment-focused therapy for individuals, couples and families seeking deeper connection with themselves, their relationships, and their lives. Many people come with insight into their patterns, yet still feel stuck. Our work focuses on helping you move beyond understanding into experience—where lasting change happens.
In a safe, collaborative therapeutic relationship, you can begin to access your felt sense—creating shifts that are not only understood, but deeply experienced and embodied.
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a regulated, collaborative treatment in which a trained therapist supports you in addressing emotional, psychological, and relational challenges that affect your well-being. Through talk-based and somatic approaches, FSP therapists help you explore and shift patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaviour, improving daily functioning, relationships, and overall mental health.
Areas we Support
Our Ottawa Therapists provide Couples Counselling and Individual Therapy in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario. They offer support with: •Intellectualization •Anxiety & Depression •Trauma & Complex Trauma (CPTSD) •Grief & Loss •Burnout & Stress •Relationship Challenges & Couples Therapy •Infidelity •Parenting Support •Eating Disorders & Body Image •Identity & Self-Esteem •ADHD & Autism Support •Emotion Regulation •Anger, Guilt & Shame •Codependency •Life Transitions •Substance Challenges
Our Therapy Approaches
We understand client challenges through the following approaches: •Emotionally- Focused Therapy •Psychodynamic Therapy/ Attachment Therapy •Somatic Therapy •Internal Family Systems •Humanistic/ Client- Centred We may integrate interventions from if it fits your needs: •ACT •Mindfulness •DBT •CBT • Art Therapy
Prefer help choosing a therapist?
We’ll match you with the best therapist for you
If we don't have the right fit of therapist here for you, we would be honoured to support you in finding the right fit
Golf Fundraiser Supporting The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre’s Urgent Care Clinic
Join us on September 7, 2026, at Irish Hills Golf & Country Club for a community golf fundraiser supporting The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre’s Mental Health Urgent Care Clinic.
This charity golf event brings together golfers, community members, and local organizations to raise awareness and funds for accessible mental health care. Your support helps strengthen urgent mental health services and provides timely care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
There are many ways to support this important initiative:
1. Participate in the Golf Fundraiser
Join us on the course for a meaningful day of golf, connection, and community while supporting mental health care in Ottawa.
2. Make a Monetary Donation
Your financial contribution directly supports mental health initiatives and helps expand access to urgent care services.
3. Donate Time, Resources, or Services
Support the event by contributing your time, skills, products, or services to help make the fundraiser a success.
4. Sponsor a Hole or Event Activity
Show your organization’s commitment to mental health by becoming a sponsor. Hole and event sponsorship opportunities provide a meaningful way to support the community while increasing visibility for your business.
5. Share this event on your socials and with friends!
Together, we can make a difference by supporting compassionate, accessible mental health care in Ottawa and beyond.
Supervision Services
Jennifer Grindon offers clinical supervision for Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) practitioners and student therapists who are seeking supportive, growth-oriented guidance on their professional journey.
In supervision, we explore your clinical work, case dynamics, therapeutic challenges, and personal development as a therapist — all within a safe, reflective, and collaborative space.
Land Acknowledgement
Felt Sense Psychotherapy respectfully acknowledges that our practice is located on the traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. We honour the enduring presence, knowledge, and resilience of the Algonquin people, as well as all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities who call this land home.As a practice grounded in care, connection, and healing, we recognize that land acknowledgements alone are not enough. Words must be accompanied by meaningful action, reflection, and accountability. We are committed to ongoing learning about the histories and ongoing impacts of colonization, to challenging systemic inequities, and to supporting Indigenous voices, sovereignty, and self-determination.We hold this acknowledgement as a starting point—an invitation to remain attentive to the land we practice on, the relationships we are part of, and the responsibilities we carry in contributing to more just and equitable systems of care.
