Sparks Counselling★ 5.0 (1 reviews)17 Westgate DrOpen today until 6:00 PMView clinic

Mary Lee Knox-Bauer

About Mary

Mary Lee provides a safe, welcoming and non-judgmental space where clients can explore, find and be their authentic selves. Mary Lee draws on her ability to incorporate each client's unique experiences, strengths, values and beliefs into a therapeutic approach that represents healing to the individual client. Her Eclectic approach, allows her to borrow a wider variety of tools from CBT, Humanistic, Solution-focused, ACT, and Strength-based therapy and go where her clients need her to go. She is enthusiastic about working with her clients to help them find healthier coping strategies, and self-care practices which lower stress levels, improve mental health and bring a more harmonious balance back into life. Mary Lee immigrated from Northern Ireland as a child and spent a lot of time moving around due to her father's work, which provided her with a rich life of cultural experiences. She is genuinely grateful as it has been a foundational part of who she is today. A person who is accepting of all religions, cultures and lifestyles. Mary Lee completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University (with Distinction) in 2023. She also completed a Psychology degree and Minored in Anthropology and Culture at the University of Guelph (Honors Program) in 2020. She also took a wide array of courses in World Religions, Behavioral Neuroscience and Art, while attending Kings College/UWO between 2013 - 2016. Mary Lee has personal life experience navigating chronic pain, blended families, disabilities and disorders. Mary Lee is passionate about helping those struggling with social isolation or avoidance, due to pain, disability, self-esteem issues, depression, ADHD, anxiety, procrastination, burnout, gender identity struggles, life transitions and suicidal ideation. She aims to help clients to develop a stronger sense of self, and purpose. Mary Lee brings empathy, compassion and support to her work and feels privileged to walk beside people on their journeys.

Often treats: AbuseAddictionAdoptionAgingAlcohol AbuseAngerAnxietyBehavioral IssuesBody Image
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CommunicationDepressionDivorceEmotion RegulationFears / PhobiasLonelinessRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSelf-harming or suicidal behaviorSex, sexuality, intimacySleep DisorderSocial Anxiety DisorderSocial IsolationStressSubstance AbuseSubstance UseSuicidal ThoughtsSuicideTraumaVideo Game AddictionWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
Trained at: BA Psychology Honors - University of Guelph · Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University
Credentials: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
Member of: College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario

Services & prices

21 options across 13 treatments

First time, or a new issue

Copy of Couples Counselling - Joint Session

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$20090 min

Couples Counselling - Joint Session

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2 options

From $170 to $210 for 60–90 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

First time - Consultation - FREE - ACCEPTING

A 20-30 minute telehealth consultation for new clients.

30 min

Individual Consult - Support Person Present - 180.00

Client-Focused - Consultation for assessment/referral - additional person present (who is not an existing client) for providing context and support.

$18050 min

Individual Counselling Session - (50

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2 options

$15050 min

Individual Counselling Session

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4 options

From $180 to $270 for 75–100 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Individual Intake - Couples Counselling (Client 1)

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2 options

From $150 to $160 for 60 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Individual Intake - Couples Counselling (Client 2)

Thank you for Booking Office located at 17 Westgate Drive, Guelph. Please enter through the side door, marked Sparks Counselling. Parking available in driveway

2 options

From $150 to $160 for 60 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Intake Session - (50

Thank you for Booking Office located at 17 Westgate Drive, Guelph. Please enter through the side door, marked Sparks Counselling. Parking available in driveway

2 options

From $140 to $150 for 60 min — the cheapest and the dearest counselling appointments this clinic charges for.

Debrief/Risk Assessment or Wellness Check (20

Offers family a chance to consult with therapist regarding progress, or book a debrief after a stressful event in busy times. Therapist also uses this time to conduct a wellness check,…

$5020 min

Second participant fee for Consult and Referral

When a second member attends a consult for referral = $80.00 (versus $100).

$8050 min

Been before

Short Notice Client Initiated Rescheduled Fee

Short‑Notice Client‑Initiated Reschedule Fee — Applied when a client requests appointment changes within the 48‑hour notice period.

$205 min