AVora Care is more than a name
It reflects the purpose and values behind our work. The name brings together our founders, Michel Arsenault and Barbara Veder, with ora, a Latin term meaning "light," "guidance," and "new direction." Together, it represents our commitment to helping people find clear, supportive pathways to mental health care. AVora Care was founded on a shared vision to create a welcoming space focused on your wellness. Our team is passionate about delivering a holistic, client-centred approach, ensuring you feel heard and supported every step of the way.
Built on decades of experience in counselling, training, and behavioural health, AVora Care provides trusted, evidence-based support rooted in trauma-informed and inclusive practice. We believe care should be respectful, accessible, and grounded in clinical integrity.
At the heart of AVora Care is a carefully curated, skilled, and diverse network of registered practioners. Each professional is selected not only for their expertise, but for their compassion and respect for lived experience—so you can feel confident trusting us with your most personal concerns.
AVora Care Practioners
At AVora Care, we help you find the right support—and walk with you every step of the way.
Care Coordinators
Seamless guidance, every step of the way.
Our AVora Care Coordinators serve as your dedicated point of contact, thoughtfully matching you with the right professionals, coordinating appointments, and ensuring your experience is smooth, discreet, and fully personalized from beginning to end.
Counsellors (MA-Level)
Compassionate expertise, tailored to you.
Our registered counsellors provide refined, evidence-based support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and workplace challenges. Each session is grounded in empathy, professionalism, and care designed around your unique goals.
Psychologists
Depth, insight, and clinical excellence.
Our registered psychologists offer comprehensive assessment and treatment for more complex or long-standing mental health concerns. Through diagnostic clarity and structured, evidence-based treatment plans, they deliver deeper clinical support when specialized expertise is required.
Occupational Therapy
Elevating function and quality of life.
Our Occupational Therapists provide strategic, practical support to enhance routines, restore functional independence, facilitate return-to-work transitions, and strengthen resilience — helping you move through daily life with greater balance and confidence.
Substance Use & Addiction Support
Discreet, collaborative care.
Our integrated team combines addiction counselling and medical expertise to provide comprehensive assessment, individualized planning, and ongoing support for substance-related concerns — delivered with respect, professionalism, and compassion.
Medical & Psychiatric Support
Clinical precision, coordinated care.
Certified Physician Assistants and Psychiatrists provide thorough assessment and medication management, working in close collaboration with your broader care team to ensure cohesive, elevated clinical support.
Our Commitment to You
At AVora Care, your journey is our priority. We believe in supporting every step you take towards emotional health. Our compassionate approach ensures you feel heard, understood, and valued, fostering a space where healing and growth are possible.
Our Commitment to Care
A deep commitment to quality and evidence-based care. We make support easier to access and guide you to what you need—simply and with care.
Support that meets you where you are.
What you can expect:
- Care that respects your culture, values, and lived experience.
- A safe, confidential space where you can speak openly.
- Thoughtful, practical tools to support you right away.
- Support from a registered mental health professional who truly listens.
Benefits Coverage & Private-Pay Options
Many extended health benefits plans cover counselling with registered mental health professionals.
Private-pay counselling
Support coordinating with extended health benefits
Clear fees and transparent billing
Documentation for insurance reimbursement
If you’re unsure what your plan covers, we can help guide you.
