Welcome to
Autumnwood Counselling
Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just stressed out? Do you feel that you are not yourself, or not living life as best as you could?
If you answered yes, Autumnwood Counselling is here to help! Life can be so overwhelming at times, and it can be difficult not to feel alone.
ABOUT
We provide in-person counselling in Thunder Bay and virtual counselling across Ontario, with a focus on supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of life experiences; focusing on perinatal mental health, grief and loss, PTSD and more.
Autumnwood Counselling in Thunder Bay is a private practice clinic established in 2021 by Psychotherapist and Registered Social Worker, Heather Witiluk. What began as a solo practice has grown into a small, dedicated team of mental health professionals who share a commitment to compassionate, client-centred care.
You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help, you will feel better.
MEET HEATHER WITILUK
MSW, RSW, PMH-C, CCH | Registered Social Worker /Psychotherapist
Heather is a trauma informed therapist certified in perinatal mental health. Heather has her PMH-C certification through Postpartum Support International and provides evidence-based therapy to those experiencing perinatal mood disorders, infertility, grief and loss and PTSD. Heather is trained in EMDR and is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and draws on Gottman and EFT approach in couples counselling. She has a keen interest in palliative care, and helping those overcome anxiety depression and trauma.
MEET ANDREW CECON
MSW, RSW | Registered Social Worker /Psychotherapist
Andrew is a warm, compassionate, and client-centered therapist who brings over a decade of experience in the mental health field. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and offers support to individuals navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
MEET JESSICA KEEGAN
Registered Psychotherapist
Jessica is a Registered Psychotherapist who offers a warm, empathetic space to support you through grief, fertility challenges, and postpartum transitions. Her approach is grounded in compassion, trust, and the belief that healing begins by meeting you exactly where you are.
MEET ASHLEY PELLETIER
With over 11 years of counselling experience, Ashley offers a warm, gentle space where you can feel truly heard and supported. Ashley believes that therapy works best when it is built on a foundation of mutual respect, trust and empathy, in a space where you feel safe enough to be entirely yourself - free from judgment, pressure and the need to have everything figured out.
MEET TANYA MAVANI
Tanya is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) offering in-person counselling in Thunder Bay and virtual therapy across Ontario. She provides a warm, practical, and inclusive, heritage-honouring space where clients can feel understood, supported, and equipped to create meaningful change.
HOW WE CAN HELP
We Provide Counselling in Thunder Bay and Virtually Across Ontario
Clients that typically book an appointment with us are often seeking support for the following:
Health-related anxiety
Chronic pain/illness
Grief and loss
Self esteem difficulty
PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
Trauma and emotion regulation
Relationship and family issues
Birth trauma
Miscarriage
Postpartum depression
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Parenting
Couples Counselling
Postpartum support for Dads
