
Meet Our Team
Our therapists provide In-Person, Phone and Video
Psychotherapy and Social Work Services.
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Need help booking your appointment?
Contact us at 905-321-0550.
STEVE ABMA
Director / Registered Psychotherapist

Steve is the founder and clinical director at Abma Counselling.
He is passionate about helping people make positive changes that bring more joy and fulfilment to their lives.
He is also committed to creating a sustainable, inspiring and supportive group practice for Psychotherapists and Social Workers in Niagara.
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Learn about our team and book your appointment online using the links below.
Our Team
We've spent over a decade building a diverse, skilled and dedicated team of Registered Psychotherapists and Registered Social Workers,with each therapist having their own training, specialties and approach to therapy.
Except where noted, each therapist provides in-person, phone and video appointments.
Reduced Fee Counselling
For those with limited financial resources or without employee benefits,
we also provide lower-fee counselling through our graduate student internship program.
Supervised by experienced clinicians, our masters-level practicum students provide counselling for children, adults and couples.
Therapists Accepting Clients
The following therapists are accepting clients and have no waitlist. To book your appointment now, select "Book With" in the therapist's profile. To connect with our client care team before booking, call or text us at 905-321-0550.
Reduced Fees With Student Interns
For those with limited financial resources or without employee benefits,
we also provide lower-fee counselling through our graduate student internship program.
Therapists With Waitlists
The following therapists are accepting clients for waiting lists. To join a waitlist or arrange an appointment with another clinician, call or text our client care team at 905-321-0550.
ROBERT LONG
MSW, RSW

CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Couples
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Adults
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Parents/Caregivers and Families
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Couples Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Relationships
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Men's Issues
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Anxiety & Depression
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Highly Sensitive People
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
TAYLOR THOMPSON
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
MA, RP (Q)
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Adults
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Teens and Children (Aged 5+)​
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment

SPECIALTIES
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Trauma
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Anxiety & Depression
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Emotional Regulation
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Grief
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Sports & Performance Anxiety
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Attachment Challenges
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
RUTH NIXON
MA, RP
* Video and Phone Appointments Only
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Adults (aged 18+)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Interpersonal Therapy
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EMDR for Trauma

SPECIALTIES
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First Responders and their Families
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Trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD
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Sexual & Domestic Violence
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Anxiety & Depression
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Grief
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Stress Management
Call or text 905-321-0550 to be placed on a waitlist or booked with another available therapist.
Not Sure Who To Book With?
Dee, our Client Care Manager, is available to help you find the right therapist.

We understand every situation is unique. Finding someone who can trust is important and we’re here to make that happen.
To get connected with a therapist, or to learn more about our services, contact our our office by phone/text or email.
Proudly Members Of



We strive to provide the highest quality services possible.
Our therapists are members of organizations that regulate our profession
and promote professional development opportunities.