Therapy for Nurses
Exhausted after every shift? Snappy at home? Not sleeping?
That makes sense. Nursing takes a lot.
Our nurse therapy program connects you with a therapist for nurses who gets the job.
Book a consult and talk to someone who understands.
Why the Nurse Wellness Program got started
Dr. Kelly started our Nurse Wellness Program for personal reasons. Here is what he said about giving back to nurses:
“I was born premature and underweight and NICU nurses in North Bay were there for me and my worried parents. When I was nine, pediatric nurses in Belleville cared for me for most of a summer after I was hit by a car. And more recently, critical-care nurses in Toronto helped me through a heart attack and recovery.
Then in 2025, I heard the story of an experienced NICU nurse who was close to burnout. She cared deeply about her patients and her team — and she was running on empty. She’d tried several therapists, looking for someone who understood nursing life and could make space for what she needed to talk about: the responsibility, the grief of too many deaths, frustrations with management, team tensions, and the strain of shift work. The search for a therapist took months and it alone was draining, adding to what she already had on her plate. Eventually, she found the right fit.
But it shouldn’t take months of trial and error for a nurse to find care that fits.
That’s why we built the Nurse Wellness Program at The Mindfulness Clinic — to make it easier for nurses to connect with therapists who understand healthcare culture and can offer practical support and go deeper when that’s what’s needed.
Several therapists on my team grew up in nursing families or have close ties to healthcare. When I asked if they wanted to do this work, they didn’t hesitate. So, we built the Nurse Wellness Program.”
What we can help with
- Burnout and compassion fatigue
- Anxiety, irritability, and feeling “on edge”
- Sleep problems and shift-work strain
- Grief, moral distress, and events that won’t leave your mind
- Workplace conflict, team tension, and management stress
- Relationships and boundaries (at work and at home)
What to expect
- A therapist who understands the realities of nursing
- A steady, respectful pace (no pressure, no pushing)
- Practical tools you can use between sessions
- Space to process what you can’t say anywhere else
Quick FAQ
Do I have to be in crisis to start?
No. Many nurses start when they notice they’re running on empty, not sleeping, feeling numb, or are more reactive than usual.
Is this program only for NICU nurses?
No. We offer counselling for nurses across all settings, roles, and career stages
Are Sessions virtual or in-person?
Sessions are virtual for your convenience.
Do you offer appointment times that respect nursing schedules?
Yes. Our therapists are flexible about scheduling. We will find times that can work for you.
Book a consult and get matched with a therapist for nurses.
You don’t have to carry this alone.