A Place to Share Your Story
Honouring your skills, knowledge, and hopes
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Welcome to Cooper Therapeutic Services: Mental Health Care & Clinical Supervision
I’m Scot Cooper, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Caledonia, Ontario. I offer in-person therapy for people in Caledonia and neighbouring communities, as well as virtual therapy throughout Ontario.
With nearly thirty years working in community mental health, I bring extensive knowledge and practical insight to supporting people through many of life’s challenges. This includes the effects of trauma, grief, emotional distress, overwhelm, experiences of injustice, and many of the concerns that are commonly described as mental health disorders.
If you are curious about therapy, looking for a new therapeutic experience, or perhaps are clear about what you want different, please give me a call or book a free 15 minute introduction call to be sure service is a fit for you and the timing is right before making a decision.
Services
Your path to a preferred life:
Walk and Talk Therapy
I am looking to do my therapy outdoors, experiencing the benefits of being in nature.
Psychotherapy
I am looking for therapy for myself or someone I care about.
Online/Phone Psychotherapy
I’m looking for virtual services, either online or by phone.
Clinical Supervision
I am a professional looking for Clinical Supervision or Consultation in my work.
Who’ll you’ll meet with:
Scot Cooper RP
I'm Scot, and I've dedicated my professional years to providing community mental health services in Haldimand, Norfolk, and neighbouring communities for close to three decades. These have been meaningful years, because I believe you should never have to shoulder distress alone. We need each other in this world.
Cooper Therapeutic Services is a place to share your story and enter into conversation that's down to earth, useful, and backed by years of study and experience. My approach is plain-spoken, focused on what you know and what you know how to do — to shape the life you want.
We can meet in an office, online, or outside, within the calming backdrop of a forest or the cool shade of a tree. The first step is simply to reach out.
“In the right spaces, you won’t have to shout to be heard. You won’t have to shine a flashlight on your wounds to be seen. You won’t have to change the language in your soul’s dictionary to be understood, and you will be able to come as you are without having to alter your identity.”
Poet: Billy Chapata
Worried About the Cost of Care?
Insurance Coverage & Deductions
Most insurance or extended health benefit plans cover counselling/psycotherapy services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist. Please consult your insurance provider to determine specific coverage options. Psychotherapy with a Registered Psychotherapist is tax-deductible, qualifying as a medical expense. However, please note that OHIP does not cover Psychotherapy services.
Crisis Supports 24/7
If you or someone else you hold dear are facing a time or situation that might be overwhelming your usual skills, supports, and networks, please reach out, talk to someone, anyone by calling or texting 9-8-8 for immediate help across Canada and US, 24/7
What to Expect
Let’s start with a phone call to see if we’re a good fit and to cover the basics of service. You can ask me your questions like about my approach, training, and education, and what to expect.
In our first session, we’ll discuss privacy, limits of confidentiality, what’s most pressing to you to address, and you’ll leave—even after this first conversation— with ideas to think about or things to try out. If you want to meet again, we’ll figure out a pace that’s just right for you.
Sessions can be in-person, online - camera optional, or by phone.
If I’m not the right fit, I help you find someone who is.
How to get started
Free Intro Call:
Meet, Connect, Vibe Check
If you are looking for a new therapeutic relationship and are not yet an existing client, let’s schedule a 15 minute call to see if I’m a fit for you before making a decision. You can use this form to request an appointment or clinical supervision.