About Us

Canadian Family Health Counselling began in 1997 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in the Complementary Care Centre in Peterborough ON. It grew rather quickly and with it our approach, which later became known as Neural Network Therapy®. We provide individual, couple and family counselling services for children, adolescents and adults.

We know more about the brain than ever before. It only makes sense that as neuroscience evolves, we do too. Learning to get on the right side of science means working with the brain’s habit-forming ways. It means harnessing motivation, and knowing when to give yourself some room to breathe.

Most people approach behavioural change by employing self-discipline, which is both time-consuming and exhausting. Self-discipline is fleeting, at best.

This approach supports you in creating structural changes to the hardwiring of your brain. We want for this process to become effortless and therefore, permanent.

We have a team of Counsellors known as Emotional Health Practitioners, and each have their respective areas of expertise. Finding the right person for you is our first order of business. To speak to someone directly, contact our offices at 705-740-8360 or grow@canadianfamilyhealth.ca. To choose between our Emotional Health Practitioners on your own, visit our online booking system.

Health and Happiness Begin with You.

Do your research…

Finding the right practitioner and approach can feel a bit overwhelming. But as you explore the many ways in which you can manage stress, you’ll find what fits. Shop around for what makes sense to you. Be selective and trust your instincts.

Awards and Recognition

Best Marriage Counsellor, Kawartha Lakes
Quality Business Awards 2024

Platinum Winner - Marriage, Family and Individual Counselling
Peterborough This Week,
Reader’s Choice 2022

It was a great honour to be the 2021 Business Excellence Award recipient for Health and Wellness from the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. Watch Emotional Health Practitioner, Rachel Allison, accept this award on behalf of our team. Emotional health takes centre stage. It’s time.

Top 3 Marriage Counsellors in Peterborough
Three Best Rated,
Best Business 2022

Platinum Winner 2021
Gold Winner 2022
Gold Winner 2023
Community Votes Peterborough, Psychology Clinic

Not ever before has it been more important to care for our mental well-being. We thank you.


Teaching Model

We believe it takes an immersive experience to build new skills. We provide Masters level supervision for Social Work students to gain experience in their field and, coupled with the Emotional Heath Practitioner Program, begin the practical application of mental health care services.

Thank you Jackie Orsetto for participating in 2023! You can follow her career journey through her LinkedIn profile.