✨ Guelph’s top Marriage Counsellors for over 20 years ✨

Top Rated Mental Health and Addiction Counselling in the Guelph Area

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25+ YEARS SERVING THE GUELPH AREA
3000+ FAMILIES SUPPORTED
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Mental Health & Addiction Counselling for Growth and Recovery

Struggling with mental health or addiction can feel isolating — but you don’t have to face it alone. At Five Star Relationships, our mental health and addiction counselling services provide compassionate, judgment-free support to help you regain clarity, stability, and control. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, or past trauma, we meet you where you are and walk with you toward healing. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your struggle and build a personalized path forward that aligns with your values, goals, and strengths.
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Is mental health or addiction counselling right for me?

You’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally numb
You're stuck in unhealthy patterns and don’t know how to break them
Your coping strategies aren’t working anymore, and you're feeling stuck
Substance use is interfering with your health, relationships, or work
You’ve experienced trauma or loss that you haven’t fully processed
You want professional, non-judgmental support to start feeling like yourself again

What Our Clients Are Saying About Us

Tanya Pennings
8 years ago
Five Star Relationships has teamed up with our school's referral system to offer counselling to students. The counsellors at Five Star Relationships take the time to meet with parent...
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Christine Little
8 months ago
I highly recommend Andrea. She consistently creates a safe, comfortable environment that fosters open and honest communication. Her warm and welcoming demeanor makes it easy...
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Paul Demarco
5 years ago
We had Andrea do a virtual webinar with our team recently about the impact of COVID-19 on mental health. It was a great session that got us all thinking about how this is impacting our live...
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Laura Hanley
6 years ago
Community Living Guelph Wellington has a partnership with 5 Star around an internship of a clinical student(s). We are very pleased with the quality of the services that are being provided...
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Rob Murray
9 years ago
Andrea Groenewald is the real deal.She is on point, helpful, and knows how to get to the heart of a situation. Her insight and helped on countless occasions and I would highly recom...
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Vick Frank
7 years ago
Andrea was a wonderful help to me and my partner when we were going through a very difficult time. she was a great listener and very supportive.
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Dean Low
8 years ago
Thorough and thoughtful coach with key insights into unlocking next level performance

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Jaya James
5 years ago
HOPE House has been working with Five Star Relationships for close to one year to provide effective one on one counselling to vulnerable populations. Individuals who have accessed...
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How It Works

1
Initial
Consultation
In our first meeting, we’ll take time to listen to your concerns, explore the challenges you’re facing, and begin identifying the patterns, goals, and priorities that matter most—laying the groundwork for meaningful, lasting change in your life and relationships.
2
Personalized Strategy Development
After our first session, we’ll work with you to create a personalized plan and timeline tailored to your needs—one that outlines clear steps, includes practical strategies, and sets the direction for meaningful progress in both personal and relational areas of your life.
3
Results and Life Change
Throughout your time with Five Star Relationships, we’ll regularly monitor your progress, revisit your goals, and make thoughtful adjustments—ensuring your plan stays aligned with your evolving needs and that you continue moving toward a healthier, more fulfilling version of yourself.

Explore Our Other Counselling Services

Marriage and Couples Counselling
Many people wonder if counselling can help a struggling relationship. At Five Star, we help you uncover the root of the issues and build a plan to reconnect, communicate better, and work toward a healthy, fulfilling relationship.
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Family Counselling and Therapy for Kids
Parenting challenges are very common. Five Star will work with you and your family to navigate conflict, strengthen connection, and provide age-appropriate guidance to help everyone feel more supported, understood, and equipped to move forward together.
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Loss, Trauma,
and Grief Counselling
Loss and trauma can leave you feeling paralyzed—we provide a safe space to heal, process, and move forward.Struggling with anxiety or depression? We’ll help unpack what’s going on and share proven strategies to help you through it.
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