Real Support for Real Change
Counselling for children, teens and adults.
In-person counselling in Sudbury and the Sudbury & Manitoulin districts, with virtual counselling available across Ontario.
At Healing Hearts, we provide compassionate, culturally responsive counselling for children, teens and adults. We support clients through anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges and other experiences that can make life feel difficult or overwhelming.
Our approach is individualized and grounded in the understanding that every person, child and family is different. We draw on evidence-informed approaches and adapt therapy to meet the needs, age and goals of each client.
Whether you are looking for counselling for your child, support for yourself, or help navigating a relationship or life transition, Healing Hearts offers a safe and supportive place to begin.
Our Vision
To walk alongside individuals and families as they heal, grow, and reconnect—with themselves and with one another—in a safe and respectful space.
Our Mission
To provide trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally honouring therapy services that nurture emotional well being, resilience, and connection.
Our Values
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Compassion: Genuine care that centers the heart in all we do
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Integrity & Truth: Honest communication and clarity about services and timelines
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Ongoing Learning: Humility and continued education, including guidance from Indigenous Elders
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Collaboration: Co-creating healing plans with caregivers, communities, and children
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Strength-Based Care: Seeing and supporting every client’s unique gifts
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Holistic Healing: Addressing mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being
Healing Hearts Play Therapy acknowledges that we live and work on the traditional territory of the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and the lands of the Wahnapitae First Nation. We recognize that Indigenous peoples have been the keepers of the land in what we call Greater Sudbury, Ontario for thousands of years. We would like to say Miigwetch for the ongoing care and stewardship of these lands. We are committed to continuing to learn about the cultures and history of Indigenous peoples. We acknowledge the history of residential schools and other colonial policies that continue to impact Indigenous communities today.
We acknowledge the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850.
We are thankful for being allowed to share the land and resources in this territory.
Meet Esther Waymouth,
Esther Waymouth, MSW, RSW, Certified Play Therapist
Esther is the founder of Healing Hearts and provides counselling for children, teens and adults. She has a particular interest in supporting children and families and incorporates play therapy, Theraplay® and other developmentally appropriate approaches into her work. Esther also provides EMDR for appropriate clients.
Her work is grounded in compassion, cultural responsiveness and respect for each client's individual experiences, strengths and goals.
