Meet Bailey Robbins, BSW, RSW

Hi, I’m Bailey. I work with teens and young adults who are trying to navigate all the things that can make growing up and figuring out adulthood feel like a lot. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety or overthinking. School or work feels overwhelming. You’re struggling with confidence, body image or how you feel about yourself. Things at home are tense. Friendships or relationships are complicated. You’re going through a change you weren’t ready for.

Or maybe you can’t really explain what’s wrong. You just know things don’t feel quite right — and you could use someone to talk to. That’s okay. You don’t need to have the perfect explanation before coming to therapy.

What is therapy with me like?

My goal is to create a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I’m not here to analyze everything you say, lecture you, or tell you what you should be doing. And you definitely don’t have to walk into our first session ready to tell me everything. We can start wherever you are. Some days, that might mean talking about something that happened at school, work, home or with friends. Other days, we might work on practical strategies for anxiety, big emotions, communication, time management or getting through situations that feel overwhelming. And sometimes? You might just need to vent to someone. There’s no perfect way to do therapy. We’ll figure out what works for you.

Things we may work on:

-Anxiety, worry or overthinking

-School, university or work stress

-Feeling overwhelmed or having big emotions

-Self-confidence and self-worth

-Body image

-Low mood or depression

-Motivation or feeling stuck

-Conflict with parents or family

-Friendships and relationships

-Communication and asking for support

-Time management and balancing everything on your plate

-Changes, transitions or difficult life experiences

-Coping skills that actually work in everyday life

If therapy wasn’t exactly your idea… Maybe your parent suggested counselling and you’re not completely convinced. That’s okay, too. Meeting someone you’ve never met before and being expected to talk about your life can sound pretty awkward. I don’t expect you to trust me immediately or tell me everything in your first session. Building a relationship takes time. We will simply start with whatever feels manageable.

For young adults If you’re somewhere in that 18–25 stage of life, things can feel complicated in a completely different way. College or university. Work. Relationships. Moving out. Living at home. Money. Family expectations. Decisions about your future. Trying to balance everything while feeling like you’re somehow supposed to already know how to be an adult. You don’t have to have that figured out either. Therapy can give you somewhere to slow things down, sort through what’s happening and decide what you want your next steps to look like.

If you’re the parent reading this… You might be here because you know your teen is struggling, but you’re not quite sure how to help. And they may—or may not—be excited about the idea of counselling. My first priority is building a relationship with your young person. I want therapy to feel like somewhere they can show up as themselves, rather than another place where they feel evaluated, corrected or told what they should be doing. From there, we can work on understanding what’s happening, building practical coping and communication skills, and helping them feel more confident navigating the challenges in their life. When appropriate, we can also talk about ways you can support the work they’re doing outside of our sessions.

I offer in-person, virtual and Walk & Talk Therapy through Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness. If sitting across from someone and talking feels uncomfortable, Walk & Talk can offer a different way to connect. Sometimes being outside, and moving makes conversation feel a little easier. I also have daytime appointment availability, which can offer more flexibility for young adults, post-secondary students and families. Ready to see if we might be a good fit? You or your parent can book a complimentary Pause & Connect Call to ask questions, learn more about working together and see if I might be the right fit for you.

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Hi! My name is Trish and I am so glad you have found your way here! Life is hard, struggles are hard, and you don’t have to go through it alone. It takes a brave person to reach out for help!

I have been working in mental health since 1998, and specifically with adolescents since 2009. I am a registered nurse by profession and provide psychotherapy to youth and young adults. I have extensive training in DBT Therapy and have been providing DBT to youth and families for over 17 years.

I am passionate about the work I do and the youth I am fortunate enough to work with along their journeys. Together we explore life as it has been, what is getting in the way of building a life worth living, and teach skills to cope through difficult times effectively.

My goal is to build a therapeutic connection, wherein you can feel safe, pause, and reflect on your life and struggles, express yourself openly, and feel heard, seen and validated, in a non-judgmental environment.

My approach blends evidence-based practice and a warm accepting environment, to help my clients identify the emotions they are experiencing, communicate them and their needs effectively, and teach skills to help you heal, grow and move forward. Whether we meet in an office setting, in a community setting, virtually or in nature through a Walk & Talk, I am hopeful that you will feel supported and know you are not alone in your struggles.

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🌿 Starting therapy can feel awkward, especially if you are not sure what to say, where to begin, or whether anyone will really understand. You do not need to have everything figured out before you come.

I work with youth and adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, emotionally drained, or unsure how to manage everything they are carrying. This might include stress, big emotions, school or work pressures, family conflict, relationship struggles, self-doubt, burnout, or feeling disconnected from yourself.

My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, feel heard, and be yourself without judgment. Before we focus on change, we focus on connection. From there, we build practical tools to help you understand what is going on, manage emotions, communicate more clearly, and feel steadier in everyday life.

I have spent over a decade supporting children, youth, adults, and families. My approach blends evidence-based therapy with a warm, nervous-system-informed, whole-person approach. That means we will work at your pace and focus on support that actually feels useful in real life.

My background includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor, training in Child and Youth Care through Toronto Metropolitan University and Fanshawe College, and a business degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. At Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness, therapy is not about “fixing” you. It is about understanding what is really going on, finding acceptance for where you are, and creating space to pause, reflect, heal, and grow.

Whether we meet in the therapy room, virtually, or outdoors through Walk & Talk Therapy, my hope is that you feel supported, understood, and less alone.

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I have always valued the importance of connection, collaboration, and creating supportive spaces for children, youth, and families.

I am a Child and Youth Worker with over 17 years of experience in children’s mental health. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work alongside children, youth, families, and multidisciplinary teams, experiences that have shaped the way I approach my work and understand the importance of accessible and compassionate support.

In my role as Executive Operations Coordinator, I support the day-to-day operations of Create PAUSE Counselling & Wellness and work alongside the team to help things run smoothly. I enjoy organization, collaboration, and finding practical ways to support the work of the practice.

I am grateful to be part of a team that values connection and understands that every person’s experience is unique. I look forward to supporting the continued growth of Create PAUSE Counselling and Wellness and the important work being done with the individuals and families we serve.

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