About Us
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About East Coast Flourish
WHO WE ARE
East Coast Flourish Counselling and Consultation Inc. is a team of Licensed Counselling Therapists, Clinical Interns, and Professional Coaches who share one mission: to help people flourish in life, relationships, and work. We use client-centred and trauma-informed approaches rooted in empathy, safety, and respect.
WHAT WE DO
Our team supports clients with stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, and relationship challenges. Together, we offer care that helps people gain clarity, build resilience, and move toward meaningful growth.
Ann Vermette, MA, LCT, CHRP
Meet the Founder
East Coast Flourish was founded in 2017 by Ann Vermette. With more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources and business, Ann witnessed firsthand how personal struggles and unhealthy workplaces can affect overall well-being. Her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and burnout led her to seek help, reflect deeply, and ultimately discover her passion for supporting others.
This journey inspired Ann to pursue counselling and build a practice where people feel genuinely understood and supported. Today, she works alongside a strong and dedicated team who share her commitment to compassionate, client-centred care.
Counselling Professionals
How Are We Different From Other Therapists?
Our team combines strong clinical training with real-world experience in workplace, corporate, and community settings. This balance helps us genuinely understand the pressures and challenges our clients face.
We also recognize the importance of the right therapeutic fit. Clients are never limited to one therapist and can switch at any time to ensure they feel supported and comfortable throughout their journey.
We focus on client-centred, trauma-informed, and empathetic support tailored to each person’s needs, goals, and pace.
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Coaching Professionals
How Is Our Coaching Approach Different?
Our coaching approach is grounded in psychological safety, accountability, and sustainable performance.
Our coaches bring diverse, real-world leadership and organizational experience, allowing us to understand the pressures of change, conflict, growth, and burnout.
We work collaboratively with individuals, teams, and organizations to create practical, human-centred solutions that support honest communication, purposeful leadership, and meaningful, real-world progress.
Your questions, answered
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does East Coast Flourish offer?
We offer three main services:
- Individual Counselling – Support for adult ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, grief, and personal stress. Available in-person, virtually, or by phone.
- Couples Counselling – Support with communication, conflict, and relationship challenges. Available in-person or virtually.
- Professional Coaching – Guidance for workplace stress, leadership, performance, and personal or professional development. Available in-person or virtually.
What's the difference between counselling and coaching?
Counselling focuses on emotional well-being, mental health, and personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and burnout. It is therapeutic, reflective, and helps you understand, process, and heal what you’re experiencing.
Coaching is future-focused and goal-oriented. It supports professional growth, managing workplace challenges, leadership development, performance enhancements, and clarity in decision-making. Coaching helps you plan, take action, and move toward specific goals.
How do I book an appointment?
Individual Counselling:
You can book directly with any therapist through our secure online system. If you’re unsure who to choose, an optional free 15-minute phone call is available. Book Now
Couples Counselling:
Start with a required 15-minute phone call. After the call, we’ll send an intake form for both partners to complete before the first session. Book Now
Professional Coaching:
Contact us directly to discuss your needs. We’ll provide a personalized coaching plan and tailored workshops, and the next steps. Contact Us
What can I expect from my first counselling session?
Your first session is about creating comfort and understanding, we meet you where you're at. We’ll discuss what brings you to counselling, identify struggle points, and explore a plan to help you. Our client-centered approach is confidential, empathetic, and trauma-informed, ensuring you feel safe and supported every step of the way.
Who will I be working with?
Our team includes professional counsellors and coaches, each bringing a compassionate and professional approach. You can read their full bios and choose the practitioner who feels like the best fit on the Our Team page or through our online booking for counselling sessions.
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What Our Clients Say
Our clients’ feedback reflects the care, professionalism, and support we strive to provide in every session. Read what they’ve shared about their experience at East Coast Flourish.
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