About

Support rooted in compassion and professionalism.

Support rooted in compassion and professionalism.

We provide evidence-informed counselling in a calm, welcoming space. Healing begins with safety, respect, and understanding.

Registered Psychotherapists

Evidence-Informed Care

Serving Kemptville & Area

A Local Team You Can Trust

Choosing a counsellor is personal. It requires trust.

Our team of registered psychotherapists brings experience, professionalism, and thoughtful care to every session. We work collaboratively, tailoring our approach to your unique needs and goals.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, we provide steady support grounded in clinical expertise and genuine compassion.

Meet Our Counsellors

What We Believe

Healing is possible.
Growth takes courage.
Support should feel steady and collaborative.

Our work is grounded in the following values:

  • Compassion
  • Integrity
  • Safety
  • Collaboration
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Professional excellence

We believe meaningful change happens when people feel understood, supported, and empowered.

Meet Our Counsellors

Our team consists of registered psychotherapists with diverse training and areas of expertise. Each counsellor brings their own perspective and clinical strengths while sharing a common commitment to ethical, evidence-informed care.

Meagan Cumming,
DCP, RP

owner & REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Meagan accompanies people who have experienced trauma (ex. childhood abuse and/or neglect, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, etc.) on their journey to heal, move forward, and build a meaningful life.

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Charles (Chuck) LeBlanc,
MA, RP

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Chuck provides general counselling and specialized in working with men and adolescents who experience anxiety, social awkwardness, and depression who are sick of being held back by stress, who want to stop bottling up their emotions.

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Lindsay Abrames,
MA, RP, RYT

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Lindsay creates a compassionate space for young adults and adults to get to know themselves better as they navigate stressful life situations, anxiety, and depression. She supports individuals to evaluate their relationship with substances or other problematic behaviours.

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Karine Landart,
MA, RP

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (Qualifying)

Karine supports individuals, including members of the francophone community, who are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, and life transitions. She offers an open, welcoming space to explore your experiences, understand your nervous system responses, and build resilience.

Sydney Maharaj-Nicholson,
MA, RP

REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Sydney guides people with compassion and empathy to develop their strength and resiliency in the face of life’s challenges and stressors. Sydney collaborates with individuals and adolescents seeking support expressing their authentic self, and individuals from blended families.

Our History

Kemptville Stress Relief Centre was founded by Shulamit Ber Levtov with a vision of creating accessible, high-quality mental health care within the community.

Over time, the clinic has grown to serve individuals, couples, and families across Kemptville and surrounding areas. Today, under the leadership of Meagan Cumming, the centre continues to evolve while staying rooted in its original commitment to thoughtful, professional support.

The foundation remains the same: compassionate care delivered with clinical integrity.

What You Can Expect

Beginning counselling can feel vulnerable. We aim to make the process clear and supportive from the start.

You can expect:

  • A thoughtful intake process
  • Collaborative goal-setting
  • Respect for your pace
  • Practical, evidence-informed approaches
  • A confidential and professional environment

We work with you, not on you.

What You Can Expect

Beginning counselling can feel vulnerable. We aim to make the process clear and supportive from the start.

You can expect:

  • A thoughtful intake process
  • Collaborative goal-setting
  • Respect for your pace
  • Practical, evidence-informed approaches
  • A confidential and professional environment

We work with you, not on you.

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Our Space

A calm, private environment can make the first step feel easier. Here is a glimpse of our space in Kemptville, designed to feel welcoming, comfortable, and discreet.