Rapid Access Counselling

Need Counselling Support This Week?

Life doesn't wait for convenient timing. Neither should your mental health support.

When you’re facing relationship challenges, overwhelming stress, family conflicts, or mental health struggles, waiting weeks or months for help isn’t just frustrating—it can make things worse.
 
Our Rapid Access Counselling gets you connected with a qualified therapist as quickly as possible, often within the same week.

Request your rapid access appointment.

Fill out this quick form and we'll contact you within 24 hours to schedule your appointment

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Why Choose Rapid Access Counselling?

Same-week appointments when possible
Master's-level therapists registered with CRPO
Flexible in-person, virtual, or hybrid sessions
Serving individuals, couples, families & teens
Available in English and Arabic

What Is Rapid Access Counselling?

Unlike traditional “walk-in” services, our Rapid Access Counselling combines immediate availability with structured, professional therapy. We use a streamlined intake process to quickly match you with the right therapist for your specific needs—without compromising on quality care.T

his isn’t about rushing. It’s about removing barriers. If cost is a concern, we offer affordable therapy with supervised interns at $50 for 50–60 minutes (graduate-level therapists working under direct supervision), so you can start sooner.

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Who We Serve Across Peel Region

Ready to Get Started?

Don’t let another week pass struggling alone. Our compassionate, qualified therapists are ready to help you take the first step toward positive change.
Call us at (905) 214-7363 or complete the form above to request your rapid access appointment today.

Frequently Asked Questions

We prioritize getting you scheduled with an appropriate therapist as quickly as possible, often within the same week you contact us. While we can’t guarantee immediate availability, we work to minimize wait times significantly compared to traditional mental health services.

Unlike unscheduled drop-in sessions, our rapid access model provides structured, professional therapy with continuity of care. You’ll be matched with a specific therapist based on your needs and can build an ongoing therapeutic relationship.

 If you or someone you love is in immediate danger or having thoughts of suicide, call 911 immediately or go to your nearest emergency room. For other crisis resources and mental health emergency contacts, visit our Emergency Contacts page.

If you’re in crisis, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department; you can also visit our Emergency Resources page for more resources. For urgent, non-crisis needs, as a Rapid Access client we will prioritize your first appointment, offer the first opening (including cancellations), check for spots every day, and do everything we can to book you as quickly as possible. We also invite you to check out our Helpful Tools

Yes! We offer in-person sessions at our Mississauga location, secure virtual sessions throughout Ontario, and hybrid flexibility where you can choose your format session by session (with advance planning).

Our therapists support a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma, life transitions, stress management, and personal growth. However, if your concern requires specialized care (such as severe mental health crises, acute addictions, or eating disorders), we’ll provide appropriate referrals.

All our therapists are master’s-level professionals registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Our practice is also a designated teaching site, ensuring our approaches reflect the latest research and best practices. This also allows us to offer Affordable Therapy options. 

We offer therapy in English and Arabic. Let us know your language preference when booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Your initial appointment focuses on understanding your unique situation, establishing therapeutic goals, and beginning the process of positive change. Visit our First Appointment page to learn more and download our preparation handbook.

For clients who value it, faith integration can be seamlessly incorporated into the counselling process, blending spiritual perspectives with evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Standard fees are $150 for a 50 to 60 minute session and $225 for an 80 to 90 minute session. We bill in 30 minute increments. We also offer affordable therapy with supervised interns at $50 for a 50 to 60 minute session. To get started, visit our First Appointment page for more information and to download the Client Handbook (PDF).

We also offer affordable therapy with supervised interns at $50 for 50–60 minutes (graduate-level therapists working under direct supervision). We don’t want cost to be a barrier—if you’re facing financial challenges, talk to our intake team about reduced rates.

Cornerstone Walk-In program offers therapy when you need it. Without extended wait times.

Why is it best?

  • Our clinic offers shorter wait time for people in need.
  • We will prioritize your first session, ensuring minimal wait times. Following this session, you will work with the therapist to establish a treatment plan and length of the following sessions.
  • Our Walk-In sessions are by appointment only. To book, please call us at 905-214-7363 or fill out the form

Ready for Change? Book Your Walk-In Appointment Now.

Reserve Your Session Today!

Cornerstone Family Counselling Services
introduces our

Walk-in Clinic Program

Our program provides you with one 55 minute counselling session for free

Cornerstone Walk-In program offers therapy when you need it. Without extended wait times.

Why is it best?

  • Our Walk-in Clinic provides counselling for people in need.
  • After your first FREE session, a fee will be assessed based on your financial circumstances, to a maximum of 6 walk-in sessions.
  • We are not able to guarantee that you will see the same counsellor on each visit.
  • Our Walk In sessions are by appointment only and to book please call us at 905 214 7363 on Mondays
    or Tuesdays between 11am to 3:00pm.
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Your first counselling session

Walk in clinic programs features

Quick Single Session Counselling Appointments.

It helps support you through some of life's challenges and effectively address your goals.

Understand The Main Problems

We aim to understand the problem, set practical goals and provide support towards positive change.

We Take Mild to Moderate Issues

If the presenting concern is beyond the scope of the walk-in capacity (e.g. severe mental health issues acute addictions & eating disorders) an appropriate referral to another program will be made.

Multilingual Therapy

We offer therapy in English and Arabic. Please let us know in advance and we will do our best to accommodate your language preference.