Attachment · Self-worth · Relationships
Individual psychotherapy in Ottawa and online across Ontario
At Aligning Tides Counselling and Psychotherapy, we offer individual therapy for adults and teens aged 16 and up, with an emphasis on attachment, self-worth and relationships.
15-minute phone consultations available.
Book through Jane.
How we help
Your relationship with yourself and others
You don’t need to arrive with a clear explanation of how everything fits together.
Whether you’re finding it difficult to express your needs, feeling disconnected from yourself, or noticing familiar patterns in your relationships, we provide a supportive space to explore what has been coming up for you.
The way you understand yourself can affect how you approach relationships, respond to conflict and make room for your own needs. You may find yourself questioning your decisions, feeling guilty about setting boundaries, or looking to others for reassurance.
Therapy offers an opportunity to explore these experiences with curiosity and care. Our work includes attention to attachment and relationship patterns, self-criticism, shame and the expectations you hold for yourself.
These experiences can have different meanings for different people. We’ll take time to understand yours rather than assume where they come from.
Trauma and difficult earlier experiences may also be part of what brings you to therapy. There is room to explore that history alongside what matters in your life now. Anxiety, identity exploration and periods of change can also be a starting point for our work together.
Our approach
A collaborative approach to therapy
Our approach is relational and informed by attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness and somatic practices.
Together, we explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that may be affecting your well-being. Depending on your needs, this may include understanding conflicting feelings, noticing physical responses to stress, or considering how past relationships influence present experiences.
We’ll discuss the approaches we use and how they relate to your goals. Your questions, preferences and feedback remain part of that conversation throughout therapy.
Meet Maiah
Maiah Horne
Registered Psychotherapist
Maiah holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Her practice is grounded in a warm, empathetic and collaborative therapeutic relationship, with an attachment-informed approach to understanding each person’s experiences.
She provides individual psychotherapy for adults and teens aged 16+, in person in Ottawa and virtually across Ontario.
You can also meet Masood and learn about his approach through our team profiles.
Practical details
Sessions and insurance
Individual therapy
$200 for a 50-minute session
Ages
Adults and teens aged 16+
Location
In person in Ottawa or online across Ontario
Consultation
Complimentary 15-minute phone consultation, booked through Jane
We provide a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan. Before your first appointment, please confirm whether your benefits include services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist and whether any limits or additional requirements apply.
Couples therapy
For couples seeking support with relationship patterns, communication or connection, learn more about Masood’s approach to working together.
Coming soon
Group therapy
Group therapy is coming to Aligning Tides Counselling and Psychotherapy. Details and registration information will be shared here when available.
A conversation to begin
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. A complimentary consultation gives you an opportunity to ask questions, share a little about what brings you to therapy, and get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.
We offer 15-minute phone consultations, booked through Jane.