Therapy that fits your life and your budget
Bridging access to affordable therapy, building the future of mental health. For a limited time, your first session is free. Then just $60 per session.
Real therapy made accessible.
NuVista Bridge offers affordable therapy with a carefully vetted graduate-level student therapist in the final stage of their clinical training, working under the close supervision of an experienced, registered clinician. That means you get two therapists in one: a dedicated student therapist with the time to focus on you, and an experienced supervisor overseeing your care behind the scenes. All at a fraction of the usual cost at only $60 per session.
You don't have to wait for support
Maybe you’re navigating a big life change, or maybe you’re just ready to talk to someone and don’t want to wait months to do it. Whatever brought you here, you deserve care that fits your life and your budget.
How to Get Started
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Begin Your Journey
What We Offer
Every therapist is trained in current, evidence-based approaches and carries a lower caseload, so you get focused, attentive care.
NuVista Bridge may be a good fit if...
NuVista Bridge may be a good fit if you’re navigating everyday but real challenges — like stress, a life transition, or relationship concerns — and want accessible, affordable, one-on-one talk therapy. This service is likely not the right fit if you are:
- Currently experiencing a mental health crisis or a recent suicide attempt
- Living with an active addiction that needs specialized treatment
- Seeking a diagnosis, assessment, or medication management
- In need of court-mandated therapy
- Looking for specialized eating-disorder or trauma-focused treatment
If any of this sounds like you, our team can help connect you with a referral to a provider better suited to your needs — reaching out is still the right first step.
Meet Our Student Therapists
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Alicia Galley
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Alisha Sharma
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Anam Hassan
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Christopher Ko
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Joanna Noujaim
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Nyah Foley
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Rachel Fernandez
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Rebecca Crawford
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Sarah Gleisner
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Shayan Shafique
Have questions?
Use the form to reach out, our team will review your message and follow up with thoughtful support, clear answers, and guidance on how to get started.
For General Inquiries:
Email: bridgeprogram@nuvistamentalhealth.ca
Call or text: 519-265-9599
Our phone and text line is answered Monday to Friday. Because our team is often with clients or in meetings, we may not be able to answer right away. Please leave a message or send a text, and we’ll respond within one business day.
Need urgent support? This line isn’t monitored around the clock and isn’t meant for urgent situations. If you’re in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline), available 24/7 across Canada. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about student therapists, and what to expect from care.
Do I need a referral to start?
What is a "student therapist"?
Is this covered by insurance?
Is therapy with a student therapist confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential among you, your therapist, and their supervisor. Supervision is part of your care, not an exception to it.
Are sessions virtual or in-person?
What if my needs fall outside the services offered through NuVista Bridge?
Our team will help connect you to a referral for a provider better suited to your needs — we won’t leave you without a next step.