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Winrose Oasis Counselling Services
ABOUT Winrose Oasis Counselling Services
Winrose Oasis Counselling Services delivers exceptional counselling for individuals, couples, families, and children across Ontario. Based in Hamilton, the diverse team offers both in-person and virtual sessions, ensuring clients connect with someone who truly understands them. The team helps clients navigate life’s challenges, providing flexible, personalized therapeutic and mental health services.
Co-founded by Chantal Gray and Ruth Virgo in 2020 during the pandemic, Winrose Oasis became a crucial resource for mental health support. Their services include helping individuals with anxiety, depression, racial trauma, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, and autism. They also offer play-based therapy for children and youth.
Recently, Winrose Oasis won Silver in Best Psychology Clinic by Community Votes Hamilton. They provide workshops on grief, self-care, parenting, and self-esteem, as well as clinical supervision for therapists and field placements for Master of Social Work students. Chantal also engages in speaking engagements to promote mental health awareness.
About The Founder
Chantal Gray
Chantal Gray, co-founder of Winrose Oasis Counselling Services, was inspired to create the organization due to the lack of diversity in the therapy field. As a Jamaican, she recognized the cultural barriers to discussing mental health within the Caribbean community and wanted to provide a safe space where individuals could connect with therapists who look like them and feel more comfortable sharing their experiences.
Inspired by her mother, Ruth Virgo, who immigrated and became a Social Worker, Chantal’s passion for volunteering and community involvement led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Work. Although she hadn’t initially planned on providing therapy, she is grateful for how her experiences aligned to lead her to this path. Chantal finds great joy in witnessing her clients’ growth and healing journeys. Known for her calm spirit, she creates a supportive environment that helps clients feel heard and understood.
“Our goal is to become a leading provider of culturally responsive, high-quality mental health services, empowering individuals and families across Ontario. We envision expanding to a larger space, enabling us to engage more individuals in their mental health journeys and create dedicated areas for play-focused therapy.”
“I am participating in SWOBEN to gain the knowledge, skills, and network necessary to successfully grow Winrose Oasis Counselling Services. This program offers a unique opportunity to learn from local experienced entrepreneurs and refine my business strategies. My goal is to expand our impact, reach more individuals and families in need, and contribute to a healthier, more resilient community. Through this program, I aim to enhance my leadership abilities, develop innovative solutions, and ensure the long-term success and sustainability of our mission. SWOBEN has had a positive impact on my business and personally, as I continue to maintain contact by attending various local events, connecting with other entrepreneurs in the program, and participating in vendor opportunities.”
Want to learn more about Winrose Oasis Counselling Services?
Visit their website at winroseoasiscounselling.com or give them a call at (647) 560-3226.