Knox Counselling Centre

The centre provides a range of services, including individual, couple, family, and group counselling, all with a psychospiritual focus. This approach integrates psychological principles with spiritual exploration, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. While rooted in the Christian academic context of Knox College, the Centre is inclusive and welcomes clients from all backgrounds—no religious or spiritual affiliation is necessary to access services.

Rev. Dr. Mi-Weon Yang

The centre is led by Dr. Mi-Weon Yang, a Registered Psychotherapist with over two decades of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. As an Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Intercultural Counselling at Knox College, Dr. Yang has a deep commitment to supporting clients through compassionate care and culturally sensitive approaches. Her leadership ensures that the Centre upholds the highest standards of professionalism, ethical practice, and quality client care.

As part of Knox College’s mission to provide holistic trainingin psychospiritual studies, the Knox Counselling Centre serves as a clinical training site for students enrolled in the Master of Psychospiritual Study (MPS) program. Under the close supervision, intern counsellors gain hands-on experience in a real-world setting, ensuring that clients receive excellent care while interns develop the skills and competencies needed as they go out on their own.

Services Available

• Individual Counselling
  One-on-one sessions to address a variety of personal and spiritual concerns, including stress, burnout, depression, and life transitions.

• Couple and Family Counselling
  Tailored support to help families and couples work through relational issues, improve communication, and navigate cultural or generational conflicts.

• Group Counselling
  Facilitated group discussions and activities focused on community support, spiritual growth, and personal development.

All sessions are offered either in-person or virtually, based on client preferences and needs.

The Centre operates with a sliding scale fee structure, allowing services to be provided at a reduced cost or free of charge, depending on a client’s financial situation.

Schedule an Appointment

Appointments can be scheduled by filling out the intake and consent form available on the Centre’s website or by contacting knox.counselling@utoronto.ca. Sessions are typically 50 minutes for individual counselling and 80 minutes for couple or family counselling. The Centre operates from September to March, and is currently accepting new clients.