Welcome To Burlington Psychological
& Counselling Services (BPCS)

Burlington Psychological and Counselling Services (BPCS) is a clinical psychology practice that offers assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents and adults.

We are a group of highly skilled mental health professionals with extensive experience working with a wide variety of issues. Our primary goal is to help clients achieve personal goals and become more confident in managing their unique areas of difficulty. Services are tailored to each client’s unique needs and range from support for everyday issues to treatment for more significant difficulties. Counselling is provided in a supportive, confidential and professional environment.

Our clinicians have extensive training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Some clinicians have additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy. All of our clinicians are registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

We maintain professional relationships and work collaboratively with Family Physicians, Psychiatrists, Schools and Educational Consultants, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Specialists, and Speech and Language Pathologists. We accept direct referrals from lawyers, WSIB, and disability insurers.

Please contact us if you have any questions not addressed on this website, to further discuss whether our treatments and services are relevant for your specific situation, or to arrange a consultation. We look forward to the opportunity to assist you and/or your loved ones.

Our staff

Dr. Kevin Jones

Dr. Kevin Jones, Director of Burlington Psychological and Counselling Services, has been working in private practice since 2004. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario. He has also held positions at the Chronic Pain Management Unit at Chedoke... Read More...

Dr. Katie Hildyard

Dr. Katie Hildyard, Co-Director of BPCS, has been working in private practice since 2003. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario and is a registered clinical psychologist with the Ontario College of Psychologists. Dr. Hildyard has held positions at the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, and... Read More...

Dr. Karen Zhang

Dr. Karen Zhang received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of Western Ontario and is a registered clinical psychologist with the Ontario College of Psychologists. Dr. Zhang also holds a position in the Psychosocial Oncology Program at Juravinski Cancer Centre and is an Assistant Professor (P/T) in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences... Read More...

Ms. Debbie Smith, Office Administrator

Ms. Debbie Smith provides assistance with respect to general clinic inquiries, intake and new referrals, and scheduling of existing clients. Phones are answered between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ms. Smith can also be reached directly at dsmith@burlingtonpcs.com

Our Services

Our highly trained team of Psychologists and Psychotherapists offer assessment and treatment services for a number of specific problem areas, including:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety: Panic, Social Phobia, OCD, PTSD, GAD and Specific Phobias
  • Chronic Pain and Rehabilitation
  • Health, Lifestyle Issues, and Well Being
  • Stress Management
  • Executive Functioning
  • Anger Management
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Relationship and Family Issues
  • Substance Abuse
  • Grief
  • Adolescent Issues
  • Psychoeducational and Learning Assessments
  • Child-Behaviour Difficulties
  • Parenting Support

We are also able to help with everyday problems.

Some clients simply seek to better understand their patterns of feeling, thinking or behaving, improve a relationship, or reach a specific personal goal.

Counselling is provided in a supportive, confidential environment. Therapy is collaborative and problem-focused in nature, with an emphasis on helping clients develop and practice skills to be implemented in their daily lives. Treatment is tailored to each individual’s needs and unique areas of difficulty.

We also provide comprehensive Psychological and Psycho-Educational Assessments for children, teens and adults, as well as Executive Function Training.  Please see the separate tabs for more information about these specialized services.

Please contact us if you would like further information regarding our clinic and the services we offer, or to arrange an initial consultation with one of our Psychologists or Psychotherapists.

CONTACT US

For more information or to book an initial appointment with a Psychologist or Psychotherapist at Burlington Psychological and Counselling Services please call or email our centre.

Phone: 905-631-9991

Email: info@burlingtonpcs.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Office Mailing Address

604-2319 Fairview Street
Burlington, ON
L7R 2E3

Directions

We are located on Fairview Street in the Fairview Business Park, situated between Guelph Line and Brant Street, just a few blocks south of the QEW. We are located a short distance from the Burlington GO station. We have ample parking and are easily accessible by public transit. We are also wheelchair accessible.

Information for Lawyers, Physicians and Insurers

If you are a lawyer or a physician who is looking to have a client undergo a psychological evaluation and/or treatment, we would be happy to be of assistance. Clinicians at BPCS have significant experience in the areas of chronic pain, disability assessments, medical legal evaluations, and personal injury (e.g. motor vehicle accidents and work-related incidents). Referrals are also accepted from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.