Psychotherapy & Counselling
in Barrie, Ontario
Discover a compassionate, holistic approach to psychotherapy that helps you build on your strengths and create meaningful, lasting change.
Karen provides in-person psychotherapy in Barrie every Thursday, serving clients throughout Angus, Alliston, Barrie, Springwater, Midhurst, Innisfil, and surrounding Simcoe & York County communities.
Ready to unlock your potential and create lasting change?
Who We Help
Children, Teens & Adults, Couples & Families
Topics
- Anxiety & Stress
- Depression & Mood
- Trauma & PTSD
- Grief & Loss
- Relationships & Couples
- Life Transitions
- ADHD & Emotional Regulation
- Parenting & Family Dynamics
- Self-Esteem & Personal Growth
- Spirituality & Meaning
- Karen Jay-Moore is a Registered Psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples and families through life's challenges.
- Couples Therapy: Online & In-Person in Orillia, Ont
Location
Online Across Ontario • In Person in Orillia & Barrie • By Phone
Orillia: 14 Peter St. S., Orillia, Ontario. On-street parking using the Passport Parking Application
Barrie: 47 Worsley St, Barrie, Ontario. Free parking
Hours
M, T, W, Fr, 12:00 pm to 7:30 pm, 14 Peter St. S, Orillia Sat. 10:00 to 1:00 14 Peter St. Orillia, Ontario
Thurs: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, 47 Worsley St, Barrie, ON
Barrie: Free Parking
Orillia: On-Street Parking with Passport App
Sunday: Closed
Fees
$170.00 for 55 min, No Taxes
For Online sessions, you will join me using a secure link, in the comfort of your own home.
Cancellation Policy: Clients must provide 48 hours' notice to cancel an appointment.
24 hours or less results in payment of the fee.
Online, by phone and in person to accommodate changing needs.
Memberships: CRPO RP, OAMHP, OCT
K. Jay-Moore Psychotherapy Prof. Corp.
Healing honours the whole person.
Healing honours the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—while respecting your unique beliefs, values, and life experience.
Whether you choose to meet online or in person, therapy is about finding an approach—and a therapeutic relationship—that feels right for you.
Let's begin with a conversation. Call Karen
What is Psychotherapy?
An opportunity to explore our thoughts, behaviors, feelings with a qualified mental health professional in order to achieve a more satisfying life, better relationships, an understanding of self and others, and enhance communication. An Integrated approach means we fit the needs of the client. It is NOT a one size fits all approach.
The techniques while varied all serve the same purpose to develop a positive client/therapist relationship, to assess difficulties and provide opportunities to change the way we think, feel, behave, perceive the world and relate to those around us.
Why Do People Come to Therapy?
People seek therapy for many different reasons. Some are navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Others simply want a safe place to understand themselves more deeply, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change.
Safe Place For Self Expression
Healing begins with feeling heard. Therapy provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. Together, we'll create an environment where you feel safe to be yourself and supported as you move forward.
Build Confidence & Self Worth
Life experiences can shape how we see ourselves, but they do not define who we are. Together, we'll uncover your strengths, challenge self-limiting beliefs, and build greater confidence, self-compassion, and trust in your own abilities.
Develop Coping & Resiliency Skills
Challenges are part of life, but suffering doesn't have to define it. You'll learn practical strategies to manage stress, regulate emotions, strengthen resilience, and navigate life's uncertainties with greater confidence and balance.
Reduce Anxiety And Depression
When anxiety, stress, or depression begin to overshadow daily life, it can feel difficult to see a way forward. Together, we'll explore the underlying patterns, develop practical tools, and help you rediscover a greater sense of calm, hope, and possibility.
Strengthen Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being
Healthy relationships begin with understanding ourselves. Whether you're navigating family dynamics, parenting, friendships, or intimate relationships, therapy can help you improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, deepen connection, and create more fulfilling relationships.
Navigate Grief & Loss
Grief is a deeply personal journey with no single path or timeline. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, your health, or another significant life change, you'll find compassionate support as you honour your experience, discover meaning, and move forward in your own way.
Strengthen Relationships & Connections
Healthy relationships begin with understanding ourselves. Whether you're navigating family dynamics, parenting, friendships, or intimate relationships, therapy can help you improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, deepen connection, and create more fulfilling relationships.
Creating Lasting Change
Lasting change rarely happens overnight. It grows through insight, self-compassion, and small, meaningful steps taken over time. Together, we'll build on your strengths, explore new perspectives, and create practical strategies that help you move toward the life you want to live.
How Does it Work?
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and it's natural to have questions. That's why I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss your needs, answer your questions, and help you decide whether we're the right fit.
Our first session is an opportunity to understand your story, explore your strengths and challenges, and clarify what you hope to achieve. From there, each session is tailored to your goals, drawing on evidence-informed and holistic approaches that best support your healing and growth.
