Life doesn’t always follow the path you expected. Some days you feel stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed, and it's hard to know how to move through the detours along the way. Whatever your path looks like, you don't have to walk it alone.
Therapy offers a supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions, improve communication, and develop tools to help you move forward. At Hope In Healing, I'm committed to creating a safe, inclusive space where you're welcomed just as you are. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, separation and divorce, relationship challenges, life transitions, and stress. My approach is client-centered and holistic, grounded in collaboration and compassion.
If you're ready for change and willing to try something different, let's walk this path together.
Hi, I’m Christy, founder of Hope in Healing and a Registered Psychotherapist in London, ON.
Being a mother and a my work as a therapist have both shaped the way I walk alongside others on their healing journey.
Over the years, my two children and I have navigated challenges and barriers that have strengthened my role as an advocate and deepened my belief in the importance of being heard, finding your voice, and honoring your path whatever it may look like. I am so grateful to be their mom and proud of them both.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and also hold an M.Ed. in Community Counselling. Every client I’ve had the privilege to work with over the course of my 29 years in the mental health field has broadened my perspective and informed my holistic and inclusive approach to care.
When I’m not with clients, you’ll find me enjoying a walk with my dog or spending quality time with my family and friends.
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process. You and I work together to understand and move through the emotional, behavioural, or relationship challenges you're facing. It happens through an honest, supportive relationship, in a space that's confidential and just for you. No two people are the same, so no two sets of sessions look the same either. I shape things around what's actually going on in your life.
I work with a wide range of people, from teens to adults, who are open to change and curious about doing things differently. Whether you're looking for individual, couples, or family sessions, my goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up as yourself. Wherever you're starting from, that's exactly where we'll begin.
You can learn more about working with me in the FAQs below. If your question isn't answered or you want to get started, please contact me.
Anxiety & Stress Tool
Guided Meditation Using Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
As a supportive exercise, you might find this helpful with anxiety relief, reduce stress, and promote emotional well-being. This simple tool may assist in managing worry and feeling overwhelmed. Please note that this is a supportive strategy.
Reach out to find support!
784 Richmond St., London, ON N6A 3H5
Availability
Mon. (in person)
Tues.-Wed (online)
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thurs. online/ in person
hours vary, please inquire
Questions or concerns? Call us at (226) 909-0899
Land acknowledgment from Christy Burgess:
I respectfully acknowledge that the land on which I work and gather is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg and Attawandaron (Neutral) Peoples. They have maintained a longstanding sacred relationship with the land and water in southwestern Ontario since time immemorial. I honour the resilience, wisdom, and ongoing contributions of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples across Canada.
The impacts of colonization led to displacement of the Indigenous Peoples, loss of life, soul wounds, and intergenerational trauma which continue to be felt today. Systemic injustices and discrimination persist, and it is our collective responsibility to acknowledge them and no longer ignore it! We must find a way to end these atrocities so that we all may find a way to begin to repair and heal what has been done. Healing cannot begin without truth, and reconciliation requires action.
I recognize that my land acknowledgement does not change the past, nor can it undo the long-standing harm that has been caused. However, as a Registered Psychotherapist, I am committed to listening, learning, and integrating culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches into my practice. I strive to create a safe space that respects Indigenous knowledge, promotes healing, and supports reconciliation in meaningful ways.
