Welcome to Stepping Stones Counselling Services!

Hi there, I'm Gillian.  I'm a Child, Youth, and Adult Therapist practicing in metro area of Newfoundland. I'm the Owner of Stepping Stones Counselling Services and an Independent Contractor for a number of local clinics. 


Gillian Norris  (she/her)

B.Sc.(Hons), M.Ed., CCC, N.D.

Counselling Services & Specialized Training

I provide support to:


I am a Certified Professional ADHD Clinical Services Provider, as well as a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, meaning I have completed specific training in these areas and consider these my areas of specialty. 

A list of some common areas of support I provide includes:

Note: Telecounselling sessions available if deemed appropriate



My Approach

Children, teens, and us adults alike are all navigating a new world. Youth face the age-old stressors - navigating peer pressure, comparing themselves, struggling to regulate overwhelming emotions, etc. These concerns are then exacerbated by technology and social media, hectic schedules, and busy families. I aim to help both young people and families navigate their unique pathways to wellbeing and good mental health. Step by step along your own path, I'll walk with you while you need some support.

As a therapist, I appreciate the resiliency within each individual I work with. They have many of the qualities to cope with day-to-day life and stressors... it's my role to help identify, celebrate, and strengthen the ones they have, and introduce new ones that could help. I use a number of modalities and approaches to work towards our counselling goals, including CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness.

Therapy does not always need to be talk therapy - so much can be learned through the therapeutic use of play! With a client-centered approach, I work with clients to provide a safe, judgement-free space to explore challenges and match coping strategies to the style of the client. Not every strategy works for every person, and that's okay... we'll find what's best for them as we work together.

Contact Me

I am located at Suite 001, 74 O'Leary Avenue, St. John's; based out of O'Leary Therapeutic Clinic. 

*Online Sessions available as well, offering province-wide access to support with a reliable internet connection.

About Me

I attended Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) to complete my Bachelor of Science, Psychology Honours degree in 2012. Since then I've had the opportunity to work with autistic youth, youth with intellectual disabilities, newcomers to Canada, and women in skilled trades. While continuing my community support roles, I returned to MUN to complete my masters degree in Counselling Psychology. 

I'm a Canadian Certified Counsellor in good standing with Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association as well as a Registered Naturotherapist with Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada

I believe continuing education is essential for any counsellor to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to best support their clients. I love learning more and I'm always participating in some type of training!

I'm originally from Bay de Verde, currently residing in Paradise with my family. I've got one kiddo, as well as four pets (1 dog, 3 cats). I love to laugh, have backyard fires, and we never miss a race at Eastbound Speedway. 

Helpful Links

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists of Canada

Kid's Help Phone; Youth can text 'CONNECT' to 686868 to connect. Adults can text 'WELLNESS' to 741741 to connect.

Bridge the Gapp

Medical Emergency: Call 911

Mental Health and Addictions Crisis: Call 811