Psychotherapy, coaching and spiritual care for individuals, couples and families
Faith-sensitive support through stress, life changes, relationships and spiritual questions. In person in Barrie, or online across Ontario.
How I can help
Four ways to work together.
Psychotherapy
Support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationships.
Life & Wellness Coaching
Marriage, parenting, burnout, life transitions and more.
Workshops & Groups
Engaging sessions for churches, workplaces, schools and communities.
Spiritual Care
Faith-based support through grief, struggle and spiritual growth.
Hello, I'm Fr. Josis Vazhakala
I'm a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Theological Studies. I walk alongside people and families through hard seasons.
Whatever brings you here, you'll be met with respect and care. Faith is part of our work only if you want it to be. People of all backgrounds are welcome.
About Fr. Josis Vazhakala
I'm a Registered Nurse, a priest and a psychotherapist. My nursing work taught me how closely body, mind and spirit are connected. My theological training taught me how much hope and meaning matter when life is hard.
I'm currently completing a Master of Divinity in Clinical Counselling at Tyndale University. I work with individuals, couples and families from many cultures, including newcomers to Canada.
Credentials
- Fr. Josis Vazhakala, RN, Psychotherapist, College of Nurses of Ontario, Registration #22497807
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
- Master of Theological Studies, Tyndale University, 2025
- Master of Divinity (Clinical Counselling), Tyndale University, in progress
My approach
Warm, practical and collaborative. We set goals together, and I share tools you can use between sessions.
Faith, your way
If you want, we can draw on prayer, scripture and your faith tradition. If you don't, we won't.
Services
Psychotherapy, coaching, workshops and spiritual care, in person in Barrie or online across Ontario.
Psychotherapy
Individual, couple and family psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress and relationship difficulties. Sessions draw on evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioural therapy and family systems therapy, and can include your faith if you wish.
Provided by Fr. Josis Vazhakala, RN, Psychotherapist, authorized by the College of Nurses of Ontario to practise psychotherapy.
Insurance
Some extended health plans, including some Green Shield plans, cover psychotherapy by a Registered Nurse. Many don't, so please check with your insurer before booking.
- Individual, couple and family sessions
- In person or online
- Receipts after every session
- Sliding scale available
Life & Wellness Coaching
Find your balance. Build your future. Practical, goal-focused coaching that helps you move forward, one step at a time.
15 minutes: tell me what you want to change.
Map where you are and where you want to be.
Weekly or every-other-week sessions, each with action steps.
Check in on progress and celebrate the wins.
Single sessions or 6-session packages. Coaching is not therapy; it doesn't diagnose or treat mental health conditions.
Workshops & Groups
Bring a workshop to your church, workplace, school or community group, online or on-site. Every session can be tailored to your audience.
Spiritual Care & Pastoral Counselling
Faith-based support through spiritual and emotional challenges, rooted in Christian values.
- Faith-based counselling and spiritual guidance
- Grief and loss support
- Premarital and marriage counselling
- Spiritual support in difficult times
- Forgiveness and healing
- Spiritual growth through prayer and reflection
Fees & Insurance
Clear fees, with a receipt after every session.
| Service | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Free consult | 15 minutes | Free |
| Individual psychotherapy | 50 minutes | \$130 |
| Couple or family psychotherapy | 75 minutes | \$170 |
| Coaching or spiritual care session | 60 minutes | \$100 |
Coaching packages, community services and workshops: please contact me directly for pricing.
Insurance
Psychotherapy receipts show my name, RN credentials and College of Nurses of Ontario registration number. Some extended health plans, including some Green Shield plans, cover psychotherapy by a Registered Nurse. Many don't. Coaching, spiritual care and community services usually aren't covered.
Check before you book
Call your insurer and ask: "Does my plan cover psychotherapy provided by a Registered Nurse, and can I use my health spending account?" You're responsible for the fee whether or not your plan pays.
Payment and cancellations
Pay at each session by credit card or e-Transfer. Sliding scale available: psychotherapy from $70 and coaching from $60, based on income. A limited number of spots. Ask during your free consult. Please give 24 hours' notice to cancel; late cancellations are charged $50.
Community Services
Practical support for newcomers, families and community groups in Barrie and online. Services are fee-based, with a free first call to see what you need.
Newcomer Settlement Support
One-to-one help settling in: housing, schools, healthcare, banking and community services.
For immigration applications or legal advice, I refer you to a licensed immigration consultant or lawyer.
BookWorkshops for Newcomers
Life in Canada, job search, and parenting in a new culture. Offered to churches, cultural associations and community organizations.
EnquireEducation & Career Consultation
Explore education and career options, set goals, and plan your next steps.
BookResource Navigation
Help finding and connecting with the right social, health and community services for your situation.
BookWorkshops for Organizations
Stress, healthy relationships, parenting and grief, for churches, schools and workplaces.
EnquireVirtual Field Placements for Community Service Worker Students
A structured, fully online field placement for CSW students at Ontario colleges.
What students do
Over 12 weeks, students build skills in intake, needs assessment, case planning, resource navigation, crisis referral, group facilitation and advocacy, through simulations, case studies and a capstone project.
Supervision
Weekly group supervision. We complete your college's learning contract, midterm and final evaluations, and hours log.
Flexible hours
We tailor the placement to your program's required hours and dates.
For placement coordinators
Contact us for the curriculum outline, placement agreement and fees.
Book an Appointment
New here? Start with a free 15-minute phone or video consult, so we can see if we're a good fit. Returning clients can email or call to book their next session.
Request your free consult
Online booking is coming soon. For now, email or call and I'll find a time that works for you. Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Get in Touch
Phone: +1 (416) 464-6235
Email: josis@stpaulsahs.ca
Address: 175 Stanley St. Unit 24, Barrie, ON L4M 0G2
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Privacy Notice
I am responsible for protecting the personal and health information you share with St. Paul's Community and Family Services. I collect only what I need to provide services, keep records and issue receipts.
What I collect
Contact details, information you share in sessions, and payment records.
How it is stored
In Jane, an encrypted system hosted in Canada. The website contact form is only for general questions.
Who sees it
Only me. I share it only with your consent, or when the law requires it, for example to prevent serious harm or to protect a child.
Your rights
See or get a copy of your record, ask me to correct it, or withdraw your consent.
Privacy breaches
I will tell you as soon as I can, and report it to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario when required.
Questions or complaints
josis@stpaulsahs.ca. You can also contact the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario at ipc.on.ca.
This website may use cookies and basic analytics. I do not sell your information.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 15-minute phone or video consult. No pressure, just a conversation.
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