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Counselling & Psychotherapy

Evidence-based psychotherapy.

Careworks provides evidence-based psychotherapy to help you lead the life you dream of having. Our diverse team specializes in many areas including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, ADHD, and autism across all age groups. We also offer dedicated relationship and couples counselling focused on healing attachment wounds and rebuilding connection.

Locations:

  • In-Person: Located in beautiful Conception Bay South, NL (minutes from St. John’s)
  • Virtual: NL, ON, BC, NS, PEI, SK, MB, YT, NT & NU
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Clinic Founder:

Charlene Wiseman M.Ed, CCC, RP

Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO #007823)

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Areas of Focus

See Yourself in Any of These?

You don't need a diagnosis or the right words to reach out. If something below sounds like your life (your 2 a.m. worry, the deadlines that keep slipping, the Sunday-night dread), there's a page for that, and a therapist for you.

  • Depression

    Heavy in a way sleep does not fix. When just getting out of bed feels like a marathon run, therapy that works on the root, not just the symptoms.

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  • ADHD & Neurodiversity

    Staring at a 15-minute task, unable to start. Time blindness, overwhelm, masking burnout; neurodiversity-affirming support that works with your wiring.

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  • Grief & Loss

    Grief does not follow a schedule. Whether it is fresh or years old, you should not have to carry it alone.

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  • Life Transitions & Big Changes

    Job loss, relocation, new parenthood: when the ground shifts beneath you, therapy to help you find your footing again.

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Not sure where to start?

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We'll suggest a therapist that matches your unique needs. It only takes about 2 minutes.

Our Team

Meet Our Therapy Team

Therapy goes better when you trust the person across from you. Meet the team below, then book a free consultation with whoever feels like the right fit.

  • Brittany Miller, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Canadian Counsellor at Careworks, smiling in a park

    Brittany Miller

    Registered Psychotherapist · MACP, CCC, RP

    EMDR and grief specialist who helps teens and adults set down what's stuck — gently, without reliving every painful detail.

    More about Brittany
  • Janine Godwin, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Canadian Counsellor at Careworks, smiling in a bright living room

    Janine Godwin

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) · MACP, CCC

    Helps couples find their way back to each other, with neurodiversity-affirming and LGBTQ2IA+ care that lets clients drop the mask.

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  • Charlene Wiseman, Clinic Founder and Registered Psychotherapist at Careworks, smiling on a park path

    Charlene Wiseman

    Clinic Founder · M.Ed., CCC, RP

    Clinic founder. 15+ years walking beside clients through anxiety, trauma, and attachment — at her best when a session ends in laughter.

    More about Charlene

Not sure who's the right fit? Find Your Match — answer a few questions and we'll pair you with a therapist.

Our Services

Ways We Can Work Together

EMDR, CBT, couples therapy, plus clinical supervision for fellow therapists. Evidence-based approaches, matched to your goals, not the other way around.

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    EMDR

    Reach what talk therapy couldn't: EMDRIA-certified EMDR for trauma, body-bound anxiety, and performance blocks, in person or online.

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    Couples Therapy

    Break destructive conflict cycles and rebuild emotional connection with evidence-based Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), in person near St. John's, or online across NL and Ontario.

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  • Three therapists in conversation around a blue couch in a warm, plant-filled office during a clinical supervision session

    Clinical Supervision

    Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Candidates & Clinical or Certified Counsellors

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Who We Help

Therapy for Every Stage of Life

Children, teens, adults, and families: whatever season of life you're in, there's a place here for you.

  • Children

    Play-based support for big feelings and school worries.

  • Teens

    A confidential space, at their own pace.

  • Adults

    For the 2 a.m. worry, the burnout, the late diagnosis.

  • Families

    When one person struggles, the whole house feels it.

Not sure where to begin? Book a free 20-minute consultation and we'll figure it out together.

How It Works

Three Steps to Begin

Starting therapy does not have to be complicated. Here is what happens after you reach out, with no pressure and no commitment until you are ready.

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  • Book a Free Consult

    A free 20-minute consultation to talk through what brings you here and whether Careworks is the right fit. No obligation.

  • Match with a Therapist

    We consider approach, experience, and availability to pair you with a therapist who suits your needs.

  • Begin Therapy

    Schedule your first session: in person in Conception Bay South, or virtual across NL, ON, BC, SK, MB, NB, NS, PEI, YT, NT & NU.

Why Choose Us

Registered Therapists, Close to Home

Newfoundland doesn't regulate psychotherapy, so registering with a college is a choice, not a requirement. Every Careworks therapist makes that choice: registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). In Canada, that's the highest level of professional oversight a psychotherapist can hold.

Standards you can verify

Our thinking is public too: we practise therapies with genuine research behind them — EMDR and CBT among them — because care should rest on more than good intentions.

  • Registration is a standard of care and a level of oversight — with a public register you can check any time.
  • Evidence-based approaches, matched to what you're working on — not one method for everyone.
  • Neurodiversity-affirming care: strategies that work with your brain — ADHD, Autism, and anxiety, for children, teens, and adults.

Registrations: Charlene Wiseman, RP #007823

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Many extended health benefits plans cover counselling and psychotherapy. We recommend checking with your provider about your specific coverage. Once you are covered, we do the billing to your insurance directly for you, saving you time and money.

  • Clients are typically paired with a suitable therapist and appointments are usually arranged within three to five business days after initial contact.

  • Session fees vary depending on the therapist and the type of service. Please contact us for current rates. A limited number of reduced-fee and pro-bono sessions are also available.

  • Yes. Careworks offers in-person sessions at our Conception Bay South office and secure virtual sessions for clients in Newfoundland, Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, provided the therapist's registration permits. Eligibility is confirmed when you book.

  • Yes. After a free 20-minute consultation, we work to match you with a therapist whose approach, experience, and availability fit your needs.