Matatoa Counselling Services is a mental health practice located at 12345 Side Rd 17 in Sunderland, Ontario, serving individuals, couples, and families across the L0C area and the broader Durham and Victoria County region. The practice is led by Natasha Wakefield, a Registered Psychotherapist who brings focused, compassionate care to people navigating some of life's more difficult moments.

If you are looking for support, the first step is simply reaching out. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship distress, finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Matatoa Counselling is designed to make that process feel a little more manageable. Natasha works with children in a family context, adolescents, and adults, so families do not need to search for multiple providers when more than one person needs support.

The practice offers individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy sessions. Clinical supervision is also available for those in the mental health field seeking professional development. For those who need more intensive support in a shorter timeframe, intensive therapy options are offered as well. Treatment approaches include Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, and Shame Resilience work. Natasha also integrates the healing qualities of horses and nature into her practice, which can offer a grounding and meaningful experience for clients who connect well with that kind of approach.

Common concerns addressed at the practice include anxiety, depression, family and couple conflict, relationship distress, trauma and PTSD, emotional disturbance, behaviour issues, and self-harm treatment. Sessions are structured to meet clients where they are, with care that evolves as needs change over time.

Patients coming from Sunderland and surrounding rural communities in Ontario will find this a locally accessible option for professional mental health support without needing to travel to a larger urban centre. Follow-up care and ongoing sessions are part of how the practice supports lasting progress rather than one-time visits.

If you are ready to take that first step toward emotional well-being, Matatoa Counselling Services offers a thoughtful, evidence-informed space to begin that journey. Visiting the practice website at matatoa.org can give you a clearer sense of what to expect before your first appointment.