This stage of life is hard—and no one prepares you for just how hard.

We’re hear to help.

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You’re allowed to ask for help. You don’t have to have it all figured out.

Being a student today means managing academic pressure, life transitions, identity exploration, social challenges, and possibly living away from home for the first time. Add in anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or burnout, and it can feel like too much to handle.

At Black Onyx, we offer therapy that meets you where you are—with honesty, warmth, and support that actually helps.

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Therapy for Students

Is This You?

You might benefit from therapy if you’re:

  • Feeling anxious, unmotivated, or overwhelmed by school or life

  • Struggling with perfectionism, procrastination, or burnout

  • Navigating identity, sexuality, or major life transitions

  • Managing ADHD, trauma, or chronic stress alongside coursework

  • Dealing with loneliness, isolation, or relationship stress

  • Carrying the pressure to succeed at all costs—and starting to crack under it

Whether you're in high school, college, grad school, or taking a nontraditional path, your mental health matters.

We help people like you!

When to Get Support

You don’t have to wait for a breakdown to reach out.
Therapy can support you when:

  • You’re not feeling like yourself

  • You’re constantly on edge, tired, or emotionally shut down

  • You want a space to talk through things without judgment

  • You’re ready to understand yourself more deeply—and find healthier ways to cope

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Meet the Team

  • Mary Hugessen, Registered Social Worker and founder of Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario, supporting clients with individual therapy and personal growth

    Mary Hugesson

    FOUNDER

  • Dr. Jennifer Conolly, Consulting Psychologist at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario, specializing in neurodivergent-friendly and inclusive psychological care

    Dr. Jennifer Conolly

    Consulting Psychologist

  • Tori Lewis, Registered Social Worker at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario, specializing in neurodivergent-friendly and inclusive therapy

    Tori Lewis

    Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW

  • Mousumi Saha, Registered Psychotherapist at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario, supporting neurodivergent clients and culturally diverse communities

    Mousumi Saha

    Registered Psycotherapist

  • Lisa Jaques, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario, helping clients navigate emotional challenges with support

    Lisa Jaques

    Registered Psycotherapist (Qualifying)

  • Jessica Smith, Registered Psychotherapist at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario, helping clients build resilience and emotional wellbeing

    Jessica Smith

    Registered Psychotherapist

  • Roger Chapman, Student Therapist at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario, assisting clients in their personal growth and therapy journey

    Roger Chapman

    Student Therapist

  • Christian Kleiser, Student Therapist at Black Onyx Counselling in London, Ontario, helping clients with emotional wellbeing and personal growth

    Christian Kleiser

    Student Therapist

Questions before getting started?

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