Kara Pierson Counselling + Consulting, RP (M.A. M.Ed. M.A.)

Kara Pierson Counselling + Consulting, RP (M.A. M.Ed. M.A.)Kara Pierson Counselling + Consulting, RP (M.A. M.Ed. M.A.)Kara Pierson Counselling + Consulting, RP (M.A. M.Ed. M.A.)
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Kara Pierson Counselling + Consulting, RP (M.A. M.Ed. M.A.)

Kara Pierson Counselling + Consulting, RP (M.A. M.Ed. M.A.)Kara Pierson Counselling + Consulting, RP (M.A. M.Ed. M.A.)Kara Pierson Counselling + Consulting, RP (M.A. M.Ed. M.A.)
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a place to land when the world feels heavy or loud

For adults who need space to slow down and return to balance.

For adults who need space to slow down and return to balance. For adults who need space to slow down and return to balance. For adults who need space to slow down and return to balance.

Do you feel stretched thin, carrying more than you can handle, without a safe place to pause?

You can meet me in Bowmanville, Port Hope (office and walk + talk) as well as virtually Ontario-wide

Together we can create space to slow down, understand yourself and your patterns more deeply and reconnect with yourself- helping you move towards calm, clarity and steadiness.

Therapy for thoughtful, values-driven adults who carry a lot

Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring adults who feel deeply and care deeply. They are often the ones others rely on — helpers, mothers, women in mid-life plus, creatives, entrepreneurs, and people who feel a strong sense of responsibility toward others, animals, or the world around them. They tend to be reflective and compassionate, but may also be used to carrying a lot on their own.


Over time, holding so much can lead to emotional overwhelm, burnout, self-doubt, or a quiet sense of disconnection from yourself. You may notice patterns of overthinking, over-giving, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s wellbeing. Life transitions, grief, or changing roles can bring these patterns into sharper focus, leaving you wondering how to care for yourself while still honouring what matters most to you.


My approach to therapy is personalized and holistic. Together we explore the patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships, while also working with the ways these patterns live in the body and nervous system. Alongside insight and reflection, I integrate practical tools for nervous system regulation and meaningful behaviour change so that therapy leads not only to understanding, but to greater steadiness, clarity, and alignment in your daily life.


You don’t have to hold everything on your own.



Other ways I support people

My work is grounded in a deep respect for the relationships and environments that shape our wellbeing. In addition to therapy, I offer a few specialized forms of support.


For Therapists
Mentorship and consultation for therapists who want reflective support in their work. This can include clinical and business consultation, navigating the emotional realities of practice, and guidance in creating therapy spaces that feel grounded, welcoming, and aligned with your values.


For People and Their Dogs
Our relationships with animals can be powerful sources of connection, comfort, and regulation. I offer support for people navigating pet loss and grief, as well as exploring the ways our relationships with dogs can support emotional regulation and healing.

Healing doesn't happen through fixing or performing- it begins with being real. And for most of us, being real isn't easy. We've learned to protect, pretend, and push through. There’s nothing wrong with that; it’s how we survived. In our therapy sessions, we slow things down. With my support, we create the safety and grounding needed to gently tell the truth at your own pace—so what’s real can finally be met, not managed. Therapy with me can help you navigate this process.

Hi, I'm Kara (she/her)

Why I can hold this kind of space.

I’ve spent decades working as a helping professional, sitting with people in moments of confusion, pain, transition, and quiet unraveling.  Along side my professional training, my own life has asked me to meet difficulty— stress, burnout, trauma, loss, anxiety and compassion fatigue—honestly. Not by-passing but by slowing down and staying present with it. These experiences have shaped how I work. I understand what it feels like to function well on the outside while carrying complexity within, and I don’t rush what needs patience. As a therapist, I offer a steady, down-to-earth presence rooted in experience, humility, and respect for each person’s pace. This is a space where nothing needs to be performed, and where being real is met with care, not judgment. 

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What I offer- structure, containment and choice

I offer therapy that is safe, steady and supportive. By containment, I mean creating a space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and body-based experiences without feeling overwhelmed. While my style is more laid back, sessions are structured with clear boundaries and paced to help you feel grounded while engaging with what's present.


My approach is holistic- we work with the whole you- so feeling can feel integrated rather than piecemeal. You're not asked to know what you need in advance; we move together at a pace that respects your readiness, allowing understanding , insight and growth to emerge naturally. 

For clients who carry a lot

Pet loss support + the human-dog bond

For clients who carry a lot

Your therapy journey

For therapists

Pet loss support + the human-dog bond

For clients who carry a lot

Therapy, mentoring, consultation

Pet loss support + the human-dog bond

Pet loss support + the human-dog bond

Pet loss support + the human-dog bond

Therapy + Support

Flexible offerings to fit you and your life

We can meet in my office in Bowmanville or Port Hope, Ontario

We can meet in my outdoor office (Bowmanville or Port Hope, Ontario)

We can meet in my outdoor office (Bowmanville or Port Hope, Ontario)

We can meet in my outdoor office (Bowmanville or Port Hope, Ontario)

We can meet in my outdoor office (Bowmanville or Port Hope, Ontario)

We can meet in my outdoor office (Bowmanville or Port Hope, Ontario)

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We can meet virtually anywhere in Ontario

We can meet in my outdoor office (Bowmanville or Port Hope, Ontario)

We can meet virtually anywhere in Ontario

Diversity statement and Land acknowledgement

I am accepting of clients of all genders, backgrounds, religions, races, sexual orientations and other self-defined  personal or cultural identities. I recognize the harmful impact of racism, sexism, ableism, anti- LGBTQ+ and other forms of discrimination. I also acknowledge the harmful impact of systemic racism and the legacy of colonialism on people. I continue to educate myself on this subject.


Working in the municipality of Clarington (Bowmanville, Ontario), I wish to acknowledge and pay respect to the traditional and treaty territory of the Mississaugas and Chippewas of the Anishinabeg, known today as the Williams Treaties First Nations. Working in the municipality of Port hope, Ontario, I also pay respect to the lands of the Michi Saagiig Anishnaabeg traditional territory covered by the Williams Treaties. My work on these lands acknowledges their resilience and their longstanding contributions to the area.  

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KARA PIERSON COUNSELLING & CONSULTING

182 Wellington Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 1W3, Canada / karapiersoncounsellingca@gmail.com

Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO

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