Psychotherapy & Counselling in Toronto | Whole Note Psychotherapy
Helping You Navigate Life’s Challenges with Compassion
At Whole Note Psychotherapy, we are here to provide compassionate, client-centred, individualized care to support your quality of life and overall health. Our therapeutic approaches are eclectic, drawing from different styles of practice with a focus on tailoring support to your individual needs.
Our team of experienced therapists are available to support you in-person in our mid-town Toronto office or online across Ontario. We are dedicated to helping you navigate life-transitions, anxiety, depression, stress management, and we are one of the few clinics that specialize in supporting chronic and advanced illness such as cancer, as well as grief, loss, and bereavement.
Book a free consultation to see if Whole Note Psychotherapy is a good fit for you.
Now accepting patients for in-person & virtual psychotherapy and music therapy sessions
“Feelings have their own kind of wisdom.”
— Nancy McWilliams
A message from our Clinic Director
SarahRose Black, PhD RP MTA
Clinical Director, Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Music Therapist
On behalf of our team, welcome to Whole Note! As a registered psychotherapist and certified music therapist, I specialize in providing evidence-based and client-centered care for supporting anxiety and mood management, living with chronic and/or advanced illness, life transitions, as well as grief and bereavement.
My practice provides clients with collaborative, values-driven, strengths-based care, with the integration of both psychotherapy and creative arts techniques and approaches to optimize wellness and support.
With over 10 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient care within hospital and hospice settings, I support clients in creating a care plan using principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, music psychotherapy, and attachment theory that best supports individual needs. I look forward to supporting you within a safe, caring, empathic, and therapeutic space that best addresses your unique needs and goals.
Therapy Services
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Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy offers a safe and supportive space to explore experiences, thoughts, and feelings using verbal and other creative methods to enhance mental health and well-being.
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Music Therapy
Music therapy uses music-based techniques and experiences to support health and well-being without needing any prior musical skills or training.
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Meditation
Cultivate present-moment attention through mindfulness techniques such as breath awareness, body scans, and guided visualizations. Experience increased relaxation and sharpened focus.
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Sound Bath
An immersive, meditative soundscape using crystal bowls, drums, and voice to promote deep relaxation and support therapeutic healing.
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Yoga
A mindful movement practice including breathing techniques, gentle stretches, asanas (physical postures) and meditation.
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Clinical Supervision
SarahRose Black offers clinical supervision for trainees working towards Registered Psychotherapist status as well as training to become certified music therapists.
Whole Note Psychotherapy cannot provide therapy over e-mail. If you are in need of immediate assistance please call 9-1-1, or go to your nearest Emergency Room, or reach out to the Toronto Distress Centre at 416-408-4357, which is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Our Process: Individual Therapy
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Step 1: 15 Minute Consultation
During your free 15-minute consultation with your therapist, you will have an opportunity to discuss your reasons for coming to therapy and hear more about our therapeutic approaches to care.
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Step 2: Intake Session
This 70 minute session will focus on getting to know you and your individual needs, including an in-depth assessment of your specific situation, as well as creating a plan for your own personal therapeutic goals.
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Step 3: Subsequent Sessions
These sessions will focus on working towards your goals within a safe, compassionate, ethical space, using a uniquely tailored approach. The number of follow up sessions will depend on your individual needs and goals for therapy.
Whole Note Psychotherapy uses the Jane.app virtual health software (HIPAA compliant) for booking appointments and virtual sessions.