Inspiring stories. Practical advice. Local support.


Scroll below to find links to practical tools, local resources and wellness webinars based on the course I regularly run for the Canadian Mental Health Association.

From tight deadlines to conflicts with your neighbour, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. The biggest one I’ve ever faced was an aggressive cancer.

At first I felt outmatched and unprepared. But as my treatment got underway, I discovered I had plenty of coping skills and tools I could leverage โ€” acquired through a lifetime of blunderful misadventures.

And thatโ€™s what these resources are all about: the little things you can do and the inner qualities you can cultivate to make whatever challenge youโ€™re facing a little bit easier.

โ€” Josh

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My Compass Health

My Compass Health is a virtual Ontario-based clinic providing evidence-based ADHD and mental health care for adults. Our multidisciplinary team includes Nurse Practitioners, Registered Psychotherapists, and a Registered Dietitian, offering ADHD assessments, medication management, psychotherapy, and nutrition support. We are committed to accessible, patient-centred care with a focus on thorough assessments, continuity, and individualized treatment planning. Learn more.


LK Counselling & Psychotherapy

Looking for compassionate virtual therapy in Ontario? LK Counselling & Psychotherapy offers support to individuals, couples, and families facing symptoms of grief, anxiety, depression, work stress, chronic pain, relationship challenges and more. Iโ€™m Lindsay, a Registered Social Worker, dedicated to crafting a personalized plan that fits your unique needs. Letโ€™s take the first step togetherโ€”reach out for a complimentary 15-minute consult to see how we can help. Sometimes, connection is the most healing step. Learn more.


My Inner Peace Counselling & Psychotherapy

Providing therapy for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in Barrie, our team of psychotherapists and social workers supports concerns including anxiety, trauma, addictions, neurodivergence, relationships, grief, burnout, and life transitions. We focus on creating a space that feels human, supportive, and grounded, while helping clients build practical tools and deeper self-understanding. We also offer accessible therapy options through our supervised intern program to help make support more attainable for the community. Learn more.


VOX Mental Health

VOX Mental Health is a trauma-informed, person-centred counselling practice dedicated to fostering a safe, judgment-free space where clients can reclaim their voice (vลx). We offer virtual and in-person therapy for individuals, families, and couples across Ontario, with an office in Barrie. Our compassionate team provides tailored support for managing anxiety, navigating family & relationship challenges, setting goals, and more. Whether youโ€™re processing past experiences or building future resilience, VOX is here to support your journey. Learn more.


Serebro Health

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in constant worry, or juggling too much? Struggling with focus, exhaustion, or the pressure to be perfect? At Serebro Health, we specialize in helping individuals with ADHD, anxiety, and burnout. 

Together, weโ€™ll work to lift the emotional weight of stress, guilt, and self-doubt. Youโ€™ll learn skills to reduce overwhelm, improve focus, feel more in control and experience meaningful progress in both work and life. Take the first step here. Learn more.


Dynamic Minds Therapy Services

Dynamic Minds Therapy is a welcoming clinic dedicated to empowering neurodivergent children, youth, and their families. We provide an inclusive and trauma-informed space with a focus on emotional regulation, social confidence, anxiety management, low mood, life skills, and transition to adulthood. Parents are empowered to support their childโ€™s growth and build resilience. We offer in-person therapy at our Barrie location and virtual services across Ontario. Dynamic Minds Therapy is here to help, contact us today! Learn more.


Soul Body Healer Psychotherapy

Effie Mitskopoulos, MSW, RSW, supports individuals in overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, chronic pain, and self-esteem challenges to build joyful, meaningful lives. Offering in-person and virtual sessions, she integrates whole-self healingโ€”mind, body, and energyโ€”through mindfulness, hypnotherapy, somatic, and nervous system techniques alongside conventional approaches. Effieโ€™s compassionate, personalized approach fosters resilience, helping clients release distress, establish healthy patterns, and achieve peace, balance, and confidence. Ready to unlock your full potential? Book today. Learn more.


OCD Wellness

We support individuals in finding their inner strength and resilience during their journey with OCD. Our empathetic and evidence-based approaches recognize the importance of externalizing OCD from the individual. And because we know that OCD does not travel alone, we also specialize in treating Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours, Tics, and Trauma.

Those scary intrusive thoughts you may think no one would understand? We do! Please reach out now to book an appointment or complimentary 15-minute consultation call. Learn more.


Green Sage Psychotherapy

Are you ready to take charge of your emotions and achieve your health and personal goals? At Green Sage Psychotherapy, we believe that true change starts from within. Our therapy is centered on listening to you, understanding your thoughts, and harnessing your inner power. This process allows you to take control of anxiety, depression, addiction, and other behaviours that keep you stuck. Contact us today to schedule your first session and start building the life you envision! Learn more.


Bona Fide Psychotherapy & Counselling

Bona Fide Psychotherapy & Counselling embodies the transformative power of connection and the potential within you. Our name, derived from “bona fide,” signifies our commitment to genuine care. We provide a range of psychotherapy and counselling services for children, youth, adults, first responders, and veterans, tailoring our approach to your unique needs. Our compassionate team fosters a safe, accepting environment, emphasizing trust and professional growth as we support you on your journey to well-being. Learn more.


Driftwood Psychotherapy

Feeling stuck, unsure of what to do next. Sometimes it seems like you canโ€™t do anything right.

I get it, Iโ€™ve felt it too.

At Driftwood Psychotherapy, I recognize that you are in process. 
I offer a space to be seen, heard, valued and known. You belong here.

Iโ€™m inviting you to journey with me. Letโ€™s heal the pain of trauma.
Itโ€™s time to be free. Itโ€™s time to get back to you.

Learn more.

Wellness Webinars

Rev up your resilience while enjoying a few laughs with this 16-part webinar series. Each module offers funny and heartfelt video lessons, reflection questions and practical tips and tools on how to make the tough times in life a little less tough.

Resilience Toolbox

Access dozens of how-to wellness guides and activities โ€” including breathing exercises, motivation maximizers, mindfulness practices and more. Because prickly problems demand well-equipped problem solvers!

Simply Blunderful

Funny stories. Good advice. Oodles of doodles. Enjoy this illustrated guide to flaming tennis balls, camping catastrophes and the many obstacles life throws your way.

Little Lauryn Lollipop and the Long Road Home

Discover wellness tips and tools wrapped inside a fantastical adventure for all ages.

Fireflies: Small gifts of gratitude

What fireflies light your skies? An inspirational poem about life’s everyday awesomeness.

Book Josh as a virtual guest speaker

Add funny stories, good advice and oodles of doodles to your next wellness or mental health event.

Directory of local supports

We can all use support from time to time. And throughout the Barrie area, youโ€™ll discover all kinds of people ready to lend a helping hand. Explore the directory below to find local therapists and other wellness experts in the community. Got a suggestion to add to the directory? Let me know at joshmartinink@gmail.com.

Alliance Therapy Group

Amber Sperling Social Work & Psychotherapy Services

Amy May Counselling

Baldwin Psychotherapy

Beyond Trauma Recovery Centre

Bloom & Thrive Threapy Services

Blossom Lives Counselling & Psychotherapy

Blue Haven Wellness

Bona Fide Psychotherapy & Counselling

Brit Lobsinger Holistic Psychotherapy

Central Ontario Psychology

Confidential Counselling Services

Curiosity Awakening

Down in the Valley Counselling

Dr. Gwen Jenkins, Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jacqueline Rynard & Associates

Dr. Petra Gyles, Child & Adolescent Psychologist

Driftwood Psychotherapy

Dynamic Minds Therapy Services

Evergreen Wellness Studio

Evolution Counselling Services

Family First Play Therapy Centre

Family TLC

Farhana Adatia, Registered Psychotherapist

Fortitude Wellness Journey

Gillian Freeman and Associates

Glowing Hearts Psychotherapy

Grace North Psychotherapy

Green Sage Psychotherapy

Healing Path Therapy

Inner Growth Counselling & Psychotherapy

Insight Centre Counselling & Psychotherapy

J. English Counselling

JLB Counselling

Johanna Benoit Psychotherapy

KB Counseling Services

Kendra Wagner, Psychotherapy, Supervision & Consultation

Lakeview Psychology

LK Counselling & Psychotherapy

MB Counselling and Consulting Services

Michele Brett, MSW, RSW

Michelle Harris & Associates

Mind 2 Heart Connections

My Compass Health

My Inner Peace Therapy

Natalie Drever, MSc. RP, Psychotherapy

Nesbit Counselling

Oak & Sands Counselling Services

OCD North

OCD Wellness

Prismatic Compassion

Psychology Matters

Reflection Centre Psychotherapy

Reset Counselling & Psychotherapy

Sarah Hull Psychotherapy + Counselling

Sequoia Counselling

Serebro Health

Shanna Gerber Counselling & Psychotherapy

SHE Psychotherapy

Simcoe Therapy โ€“ Counselling & Psychotherapy

Soul Body Healer

Spotlight Recovery

Stephanie Butler Coach

Sunnidale Wellness

Sweet Spot Family Counselling

The Holding Space

Threshold Systems

True You Psychotherapy

Two Trees Psychotherapy

Volpone Counselling & Consulting Services

Vox Mental Health

For more options, visit PsychologyToday.

Back to Balance

Barrie Core Wellness Centre

Barrie Lymphatic Therapy

Blue Haven Wellness

Crescent Health Collective

Elements Naturopathic and Wellness Centre

Elite Wellness Spa

Empower Health & Wellness

Evolution of Wellness

Freedom Massage & Lymphedema Clinic

Good Wellness

Healica Massage Therapy

Healing Movement Massage

Healthwise Care

Impact Healthcare

Integrity Massage Therapy

Integrity Wellness

Jeevanaya Wellness

Marissa the RMT

Massage Addict Barrie

Modo Yoga Barrie

MyoDynamic Health

Namaste North

Nook Yoga

On The Mend Massage Therapy

Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Barrie South

Power Yoga Canada – Barrie

Puppy Yoga Studio Barrie

Renova Wellness Centre

Revival Health & Wellness Clinic

Revive Medical Aesthetics & Spa

RMT House

Royal Spa & Wellness Centre

Sampson’s Body Balance

Simcoe Lakeside Massage & Wellness

Stretch with Ann

Suksomboon Thai Massage

Taylor Byer-Nicoloff, Registered Massage Therapist

Vibrant Healing Massage & Chiropractic Centre

Well Now Holistic Health Services

Well-Being Solution Clinic

West Pointe Massage Therapy

Westwind Massage Therapy

White Oaks Wellness

Yoga Barn Spa and Studio

Yoga with Jess B