Counselling Services

At Rooted Connections, we provide confidential counselling for children (ages 5+), youth, adults, couples, and families. Whether you’re navigating a recent challenge, working through a difficult life experience, or looking to strengthen your mental well-being, our team is here to support you.

Our counsellors use evidence-informed, trauma-informed, client-centred approaches that recognize each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals. We believe counselling is a collaborative process where you can explore challenges in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment while building the skills and confidence to create meaningful change.

We support individuals experiencing:

Anxiety, stress, or burnoutDepressionAnger, behaviour, or emotional regulation challengesADHD and autism supportSelf-esteem, confidence, and identity explorationCoping skills and emotional wellnessGrief and lossTraumaSelf-injury or thoughts of suicideEating or body image concernsPhysical health, chronic illness, or chronic painRelationship, couple, and family concernsParenting support through all stagesSeparation or divorceIntimate partner violence or abuseLGBTQIA2S+ affirming support

Counselling Options & Fees

We believe everyone should have access to quality mental health support. Rooted Connections offers several counselling programs with different funding options to meet the diverse needs of our community.

Fee-for-Service Counselling
Individuals, couples & families • insurance accepted

Fee-for-service counselling is available for individuals, couples, and families seeking ongoing therapeutic support.

Our counsellors are approved providers for Victim Services Compensation, the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, and many extended health insurance providers. If you are unsure whether your insurance plan covers counselling services, we encourage you to contact your provider before your first appointment.

Session Fees: Individual Counselling $165 (60 min) • Couples Counselling $200 (90 min) • Family Counselling $200 (90 min) • Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) $200 (90 min)

Sliding Scale Fees: if you do not have extended health insurance coverage or have reached your annual benefits maximum, Rooted Connections offers a sliding scale fee option, determined collaboratively with your counsellor based on your individual circumstances.

Rapid Access Counselling (RAC)Free
For those without health insurance benefits

Rapid Access Counselling (RAC) is funded by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and provides free counselling to individuals, couples, and families who do not have access to health insurance benefits.

Available by phone, video, or in person, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, sessions are approximately 50 minutes in length. This program offers 5–10 solution-focused counselling sessions to children and youth (ages 6–17) and adults (18+). The duration of services is assessed by each client’s counsellor.

Ministry of Social Services (MSS) Funded ProgramsBy referral
RIFT & RAPS

Rooted Connections also offers counselling through programs funded by the Ministry of Social Services for eligible individuals and families working with Child Protection, Adoptions, or PSI orders. Ministry of Social Services workers must complete a referral and contract directly to Rooted Connections staff.

Rapid Intervention for Family Treatment (RIFT): for families in crisis when youth are 15 years or younger, offering 5 free family counselling sessions.

Resolving Adolescent – Parent Strife (RAPS): for families with youth ages 16–17, focused on negotiation to resolve conflicts and rebuild relationships.

Our Therapeutic Approaches

At Rooted Connections, we recognize that every person’s experience, goals, and needs are unique. Our counsellors use a variety of evidence-informed, trauma-informed approaches to provide individualized support.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Exploring the connection between thoughts, emotions & behaviours

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an approach that explores the connection between a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. CBT helps clients identify unhelpful or negative thought patterns and develop healthier ways of thinking and responding.

In counselling, CBT can be incorporated through collaborative discussions, identifying thought patterns, practicing cognitive reframing, developing coping strategies, and completing practical exercises between sessions.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Building skills for emotions, distress, and relationships

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an approach that focuses on helping clients build skills to manage difficult emotions, cope with distress, improve relationships, and respond to challenging situations in healthier ways.

In counselling, DBT may be incorporated through mindfulness activities, emotion regulation strategies, distress tolerance skills, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Working with emotions, attachment needs & relationship patterns

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an approach that focuses on understanding and working with emotions, attachment needs, and relationship patterns, helping clients develop healthier ways of expressing emotions and connecting with others.

In counselling, EFT may be incorporated through exploring emotional responses and identifying patterns in relationships. The approach can be adapted for individuals, couples, and families.

Play, Art & Sand-Based Counselling
Creative, expressive approaches for all ages

In addition to traditional talk therapy, our counsellors incorporate play, art, and sand-based approaches to help children, youth, adults, couples, and families explore their thoughts and feelings in ways that feel natural and meaningful.

Our dedicated playroom includes toys, art materials, a sand tray with miniature figures, sensory tools, and a sensory swing, allowing counsellors to tailor sessions to each client’s needs.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART)
A structured, evidence-based approach for distressing experiences

Accelerated Resolution Therapy® (ART) is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy that helps people work through distressing experiences by combining guided eye movements with visualization and imagery techniques.

During an ART session, you remain awake, aware, and in control. Sessions are typically an hour and a half long. For more information, visit What Is ART?

Ready to Get Started?

Taking the first step toward counselling can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to help. Complete our online intake form to begin the process. Once submitted, your information will be reviewed by our Intake Worker, who will determine the counselling program that best fits your needs and eligibility.

Complete a Counselling Intake

Questions about the intake process, or want an update on your referral? Contact us at 306-525-0521 (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am–4:30 pm) or inquiries@rootedconnections.ca.

Looking for More Immediate Support?

Rooted Connections is proud to partner with Family Service Saskatchewan, connecting individuals with counselling services offered by multiple agencies across the province. If you are looking for more immediate access, Community Connect Saskatchewan may have appointments available sooner than our ongoing counselling wait list.

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Please note: If you require immediate or urgent support, please contact emergency services at 911, call 811 for health advice and support, contact Mobile Crisis Services at (306) 757-0127, or visit your nearest emergency department.

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