About Us

Vision & Values

Our vision of at the Glebe Counselling is to create an accessible community counselling centre where fully Registered Psychotherapists, MSW and graduate-level trainees work together to provide compassionate, affordable, and high-quality psychotherapy.

Our Values

Affordable – fits most budgets

Professional – supports desired outcomes.

Integrated – A therapy plan that fits your needs.

Immediate – seen by a therapist within 24 hours.

Accessible – online or in person.

Our Approach: Glebe Counselling

Glebe Counselling offers a model built on accessibility, sustainability, and a tailored model of therapy that fits everyone’s concerns. We provide:

Affordable, short-term and longer‑term therapy that fits most budgets
Seasoned, mature clinicians with depth and experience
Oversight from Luther University College, a respected research and training institution
Integrated, client‑centered care tailored to real‑life needs

If you’re seeking thoughtful, affordable short-term or long‑term support, I invite you to discuss your needs with us.

Tim Rieck, PhD Interim Executive and Clinical Director

Integrated Model of Therapy of Care

At Glebe Counselling Centre draws from a range of evidence-informed approaches to support each person’s unique needs. Rather than relying on a single method, our clinicians blend complementary therapeutic perspectives to create a personalized, responsive, and holistic experience.

Our therapist our trained across structured, skilled-based CBT/DBT approaches and insight oriented psychodynamic approaches, allowing them to flexibly tailor care.

Our integrative approach helps clients navigate a wide range of mental health challenges, including:

1. Mood-related concerns

These are consistently the most frequent reasons people seek therapy.

Depression and low mood
Anxiety (generalized, social, panic)
Stress and overwhelm
Irritability, mood swings, emotional dysregulation
Burnout and exhaustion

2. Trauma and overwhelming experiences

Trauma is one of the fastest-growing presenting concerns in clinical settings.

Past trauma (single-incident or complex)
PTSD symptoms
Childhood emotional neglect
Abusive relationships (past or current)

3. Relationship and interpersonal concerns

Clients often present with relational distress even when they initially describe an “individual” issue.

Conflict with partners, family, or friends
Attachment wounds and patterns
Breakups, separation, divorce
Loneliness and isolation
Boundary difficulties

4. Identity, self-worth, and life-direction concerns

These concerns often emerge after initial symptom relief.

Low self-esteem and self-criticism
Shame and guilt
Identity questions (values, purpose, life direction)
Perfectionism
Life transitions (school, career, relocation, aging

5. Behavioural and coping-related concerns

These include patterns clients use to manage distress.

Substance use
Eating and body-image concerns
Compulsive behaviors (shopping, gaming, pornography, etc.)
Sleep difficulties
Avoidance patterns and procrastination

We provide:

Meaningful support
Purposeful direction
Progressive, integrated, wholistic care
A relationship that can continue beyond six sessions
A model that respects your financial reality

*A 15 minute consult with our Associate Therapists are available upon request.*

Our History

The Delton Glebe Counselling Center is named after Rev. Dr. Delton J. Glebe
(1919-2011), a Lutheran pastor, who was Principal-Dean and Professor of
Pastoral (Spiritual) Care and Counselling at what is now Martin Luther
University College (1970-1984). He was a clinical member of the American
Association of Marriage and Family Therapy as well as a charter member and
former president of the Canadian Association of Pastoral Education.

Delton was a pioneer in the research and teaching of grief, death and dying.
Opened in October 2013, The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre aims to extend
the leadership and legacy of the late Delton Glebe.

Martin Luther University College

The Delton Glebe Counselling Centre, a community program of Martin Luther University College (formerly Waterloo Lutheran Seminary), provides mental health services as a non-profit organization. The Glebe was established as an agency that has both professional therapists and a place where graduate students of the Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy Program at Martin Luther University College, as well as the Masters of Social Work program at Wilfrid Laurier University, can train as therapists and complete the practicum portion of their program under the supervision of Timothy Rieck, RP, our interim Clinical/Executive Director.

By serving students and our community this way, we offer quick access to high quality, affordable, mental health care.

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