Mindful Acres

ENGLISH: The Mindful Acres office is located at 767 Barrydowne Road, Unit 203 on the second floor. The suite is called “The Office Space.” Please have a seat in the waiting room, and I will meet you there at your scheduled appointment time.


FRANÇAIS: Le bureau de Mindful Acres est situé au 767, chemin Barrydowne, bureau 203 au deuxième étage. Le bureau s’appelle « The Office Space ». Veuillez prendre place dans la salle d’attente et je viendrai vous y rencontrer à l’heure prévue de votre rendez-vous.

Veuillez noter que certaines sections ci-dessous sont disponibles uniquement en anglais. Si vous avez des questions ou éprouvez des difficultés en raison de la langue, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec votre thérapeute, qui se fera un plaisir de vous accompagner.

Introduction to Therapy

Introductory options are offered to help you begin therapy with confidence and ease. They offer an opportunity to explore various therapeutic pathways, understand what feels like the right fit, and discuss your goals in a supportive environment. This approach ensures you can enter the therapeutic process feeling informed, grounded, and well-supported.

*Services bilingues offerts en français.*


Individual Therapy

Individual therapy supports individual adults (18+) who are seeking meaningful connection—with themselves, with others, and with nature. Clients may come for support with feeling disconnected from themselves, stress and anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, attention difficulties, or personal growth. Through flexible session formats — in-person (Couch Sessions), ou... Read More

Individual therapy supports individual adults (18+) who are seeking meaningful connection—with themselves, with others, and with nature. Clients may come for support with feeling disconnected from themselves, stress and anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, attention difficulties, or personal growth. Through flexible session formats — in-person (Couch Sessions), outdoor (Nature Sessions), or online (Virtual Sessions) — you can choose the environment that best supports your comfort and therapeutic goals. To book a Nature Session, please see the "Therapy in Nature" section below.

*Services bilingues offerts en français.*


Therapy in Nature

Therapy held in nearby outdoor settings such as trails, parks, or private green spaces. This can include walking, strolling, or simply sitting in nature to support the therapy process. These sessions allow you to experience therapy in a less structured, nature-rich environment that fosters mindfulness, grounding, emotion regulation, and relaxation. The natural environment serves as a co-facilit... Read More

Therapy held in nearby outdoor settings such as trails, parks, or private green spaces. This can include walking, strolling, or simply sitting in nature to support the therapy process. These sessions allow you to experience therapy in a less structured, nature-rich environment that fosters mindfulness, grounding, emotion regulation, and relaxation. The natural environment serves as a co-facilitator of healing, offering a calming, restorative space for insight and growth. *Please note, an initial indoor session—either couch or virtual—is required before scheduling an outdoor session.

*Services bilingues offerts en français.*


Couple Therapy

Support for couples to improve communication, deepen emotional intimacy, and navigate conflict or life transitions together, while making space for themselves individually. Work with couples includes all partnerships regardless of gender, sexual orientation or relationship structure. Whether in-person (Couch Sessions) or online (Virtual Sessions), Couple Therapy integrates evidence-based metho... Read More

Support for couples to improve communication, deepen emotional intimacy, and navigate conflict or life transitions together, while making space for themselves individually. Work with couples includes all partnerships regardless of gender, sexual orientation or relationship structure. Whether in-person (Couch Sessions) or online (Virtual Sessions), Couple Therapy integrates evidence-based methods such as Gottman-informed interventions to strengthen connection and mutual understanding with practical tools. Even relationships that need to dissolve, require support to do so in a healthy way for all involved.

*Services bilingues offerts en français.*

Renée Gelinas is a registered psychotherapist at Mindful Acres and holds a certificate of registration authorizing practice as a registrant from the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (#14510). Her training includes an honours bachelor’s degree in psychology from Laurentian University and a master’s degree in counselling psychology from Yorkville University.

With over a decade of experience in emergency services, followed by an intentional pivot into counselling psychology, Renée brings a rich blend of personal and professional insight to her work as a psychotherapist. Her style is warm, steady and collaborative. She integrates evidence-based strategies, with self-compassion and practical tools.

Renée Gelinas is a registered psychotherapist at Mindful Acres and holds a certificate of registr... Read More

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Located at: 767 Barrydowne Road, Unit 203, Greater Sudbury
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