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Anchoridge Counselling Services was built on one simple belief: No one should have to face life's challenges alone.

Welcome to Anchoridge Counselling Services.

 

 

My name is Natasha Lavji, and I am the Founder and Clinical Director. I founded Anchoridge with the hope of creating a place where people feel genuinely supported, understood, and empowered throughout their mental health journey. Today, we are proud to serve individuals, couples, and families across Kitchener-Waterloo, Oakville, London, and the surrounding communities with a team that shares those same values.

 

My passion for mental health has been shaped by both my professional experience and my personal journey. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals in outpatient and community mental health settings, with a particular focus on adolescents, families, learning disabilities, and gender identity. While these experiences helped shape the clinician I became, it was my own life that ultimately inspired the vision behind Anchoridge.

 

Several years ago, I unexpectedly learned that I was immunocompromised. Navigating that chapter of my life gave me a deeper appreciation for the importance of compassion, connection, and having people you can lean on during difficult times. Experiencing those challenges reinforced my belief that meaningful support can make all the difference in someone's life. That experience became the foundation of Anchoridge and continues to guide everything we do today.

 

Since opening our doors in 2018, Anchoridge has grown from a small counselling practice into a thriving team of dedicated clinicians, students, administrative professionals, and a psychologist. Every member of our team has been carefully selected not only for their clinical expertise, but also for their kindness, authenticity, and genuine commitment to helping others.

 

As a practice, we are deeply committed to providing ethical, compassionate, and client-centred care. I believe meaningful therapy begins with genuine human connection, and I expect every clinician at Anchoridge to approach their work with integrity, professionalism, empathy, and respect. Our clients are at the heart of every decision we make, and we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where every individual feels heard, valued, and supported.

At Anchoridge, we believe therapy is about more than helping people navigate life's challenges it's about empowering individuals to build resilience, strengthen relationships, discover hope, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, personal growth, or life's unexpected transitions, our hope is that you never feel like you have to face it alone.

 

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Anchoridge Counselling Services. It is truly a privilege to be part of our clients' journeys, and we are honoured to walk alongside each person who entrusts us with their care. We hope Anchoridge becomes a place where you feel genuinely anchored, supported, and empowered every step of the way.

 

 

With gratitude,

Natasha Lavji
Founder & Clinical Director