Virtual Therapy · Serving St. John’s, NL
Online Counselling in St. John’s, Newfoundland
Specialist counselling for St. John’s residents without the months-long wait — trauma therapy, grief support, couples counselling, and anxiety treatment by secure video. Evening and weekend appointments, from anywhere on the Avalon or across the province.
Free 15–20 minute consultation · No referral needed · Sliding scale available
Counselling in St. John’s shouldn’t take a season to start
If you’ve been searching “therapist near me” from St. John’s, you already know the story: a small number of local practices, full caseloads, and long waits for a first appointment. Virtual care changes the math. TEO Counselling’s clinicians see clients across Newfoundland & Labrador by secure video, which usually means a first conversation within days — not seasons.
It also means the weather stops deciding whether you get support. When Water Street disappears under a snowfall warning or fog rolls in over the Outer Ring Road, your appointment still happens — from your kitchen in Mount Pearl, a quiet room in Paradise, or wherever in Conception Bay South you can close a door. No downtown parking, no rescheduling around Snowmageddon.
Sessions run evenings and weekends, so shift workers, offshore rotations, healthcare staff, and parents juggling practice schedules can find a time that genuinely fits. You keep the same therapist wherever in the province life takes you.
Two therapists serving St. John’s & Newfoundland
Mohamad Shabib, MACP, CCC
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO and Canadian Certified Counsellor. Mohamad works with trauma and PTSD using EMDR (EMDRIA-trained) and Internal Family Systems, offers CBT for Trauma, holds Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2 training for couples, and brings addictions training through the CACCF. Sessions in English or Arabic.
Rola Shbib, BSW (Hons), RSW
Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW) based in London, Ontario, with a background in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Rola holds an honours degree in thanatology — the study of grief, dying, and loss — and brings experience in addictions and mental health. Her practice is trauma-informed, in English or Arabic.
Looking for something specific? Explore trauma therapy, grief & loss counselling, and couples & relationship counselling — or see how we serve all of Newfoundland & Labrador.
Serving the Northeast Avalon and beyond
Virtual sessions reach every community — from downtown St. John’s to the farthest outport.
St. John’s · Mount Pearl · Paradise · Conception Bay South · Torbay · Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s · Goulds · Witless Bay · Holyrood · and every community across Newfoundland & Labrador
Common questions about counselling in St. John’s
How long is the wait to see a counsellor in St. John’s?
Waits for counselling in Newfoundland can be long. Because TEO Counselling works virtually with clients across six provinces, scheduling is far more flexible — most new clients have their free consultation within days and can begin sessions the same week.
Does online counselling actually work?
Yes. Decades of research show video-delivered therapy produces outcomes comparable to in-person care for anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. All you need is a private space and an internet connection — sessions run on Zoom, Google Meet, or Jane’s secure video platform.
How much does counselling cost in St. John’s?
Individual sessions are $150 per hour and couples sessions are $175 per hour. A sliding scale is available if cost is a barrier — ask during your free 15–20 minute consultation.
Will my insurance cover these sessions?
You’ll receive a receipt after every session. Many extended health plans cover services from Canadian Certified Counsellors, Registered Psychotherapists, or Registered Social Workers — check your specific plan to confirm which designations it covers before booking.
What happens to my appointment when the weather turns?
Nothing — that’s the point of virtual care. Snowstorms, freezing rain, and fog cancel commutes, not counselling. As long as you have power and a connection, your session goes ahead from home exactly as scheduled.
St. John’s & Newfoundland mental health resources
- · Mental Health Crisis Line (NL): 1-888-737-4668 (24/7)
- · 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 9-8-8 (24/7)
- · HealthLine NL: 811 — health advice & navigation
- · Bridge the gapp: Newfoundland & Labrador’s online mental wellness resource
- · Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Start this week — not next winter
Book a free 15–20 minute consultation with Mohamad or Rola. No referral, no waitlist, no pressure — just a conversation to see whether we’re the right fit for you.
Book Free ConsultationPrefer to start with Rola? Book with her directly · Or call: (519) 760-5211