Counselling & Psychotherapy in Orillia
Bay View Therapy Centre offers professional counselling and psychotherapy on Matchedash Street North in downtown Orillia. Conveniently located near Lake Couchiching in the heart of the Sunshine City, our clinic provides compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals, couples and families seeking support, healing and personal growth. If you’re looking for a therapist in Orillia, our experienced team offers a safe, welcoming environment where you can work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Our comfortable, private office is designed to help you feel at ease while engaging in meaningful therapeutic work. Conveniently located in downtown Orillia, we proudly serve clients throughout Orillia and surrounding communities with in-person counselling and psychotherapy.
At Bay View Therapy Centre, we believe that healing begins with understanding, compassion, and genuine connection. Our therapists work collaboratively with each client, respecting your unique experiences and goals while supporting you through life’s challenges.
Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, or personal growth, our Orillia psychotherapists are here to walk alongside you.
Together, we can nurture well-being, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Evidence-based therapeutic approaches include:
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Arts-Based Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MB-CBT)
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Serving Orillia & surrounding communities
Bay View Therapy Centre provides therapy and counselling in Orillia for clients in nearby communities including Severn, Oro-Medonte, Ramara, and Washago. Our downtown Orillia office offers a welcoming and private setting where individuals, couples, and families can access professional mental health support.
If you are looking for a therapist in Orillia or counselling services near you, our team is here to help.
Bay View Therapy Centre also offers in-person psychotherapy services in Barrie and virtual therapy across Ontario.
Meet our Orillia psychotherapists
Our Orillia therapists each bring unique training and specialties. You can learn more about each clinician below to find the best fit for your needs.
Jaimee Dowker, MSW, RSW, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Supporting adolescents and adults through anxiety, grief, and trauma with a compassionate, trauma-informed approach
I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW) with additional training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore challenges and work toward meaningful change.
My approach is collaborative and individualized, recognizing that each person brings unique strengths, experiences, and goals to therapy. I support clients in building resilience, strengthening emotional regulation, developing healthier relationships, and creating practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges.
Drawing from evidence-based approaches including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I work alongside clients to develop meaningful coping skills and create lasting change.
Currently accepting new clients for individual therapy. Offering both in-person and virtual sessions with evening and weekend availability.
Bob Fehir, MSW, RSW
30+ years supporting adults through life transitions, relationships, trauma, grief, and addiction
With over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, I provide a supportive, practical, and compassionate approach to therapy that helps clients feel understood while developing tools for meaningful change.
I work primarily with adults experiencing relationship challenges, life transitions, emotional burnout, trauma, grief, addiction, and men’s mental health concerns. I also support individuals navigating difficult relationship experiences, including emotionally harmful or narcissistic relationship dynamics.
My approach is rooted in a strengths-based perspective, helping clients recognize and build on their existing resilience while developing practical strategies to move through life’s challenges with greater confidence and clarity. When supporting addiction concerns, I work from a harm-reduction approach that meets clients where they are with compassion and respect.
While I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) serves as a foundation of my work. I believe in creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to create meaningful and lasting change.
Currently accepting new clients for individual & couples therapy. Offering both in-person and virtual sessions with daytime and evening availability.
Rita Charest-Pekeski, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), EMDR Clinician
Supporting adults through trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief through EMDR therapy and a compassionate, holistic approach
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology. I believe that everyone has their own unique journey and that healing begins one step at a time. My goal is to provide a genuine, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported throughout your therapeutic journey.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and emotional challenges. Having personal experience with trauma, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate healing and recovery alone. I meet clients where they are, working collaboratively to help them move through challenges, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change.
My approach is holistic, recognizing the connection between the mind, body, and emotions. Drawing from evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapies, I tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs, strengths, and goals.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, authenticity, and compassion. Together, we’ll build on your strengths, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Currently accepting new clients for individual & EMDR therapy. Offering both in-person and virtual sessions with daytime, evening and weekend availability.