Josh Coniglio
Therapist Intern (Supervised Practice) / Intern Therapisthe/him/hisJosh brings a thoughtful, relational, and reflective presence to his work as an Intern at Bliss Counselling. Josh is passionate about creating spaces where people feel genuinely met in their experiences, especially in moments that feel uncertain, overwhelming, or hard to put into words. He approaches therapy with empathy and curiosity, drawing on CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-informed care to meet each client where they are and support them in finding their own path forward. Currently completing his Masters of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University, Josh brings both clinical grounding and genuine care to his work. Outside the therapy room, he recharges through guitar, yoga, and backcountry camping, and loves discovering new music from small artists.
Josh works under the supervision of Kristy McGarva, RSW,MSW, a senior therapist, clinical supervisor. With Kristy’s guidance, Josh provides thoughtful, supervised care while continuing to develop his own clinical voice. Clients benefit from both Josh’s relational approach and Kristy’s extensive clinical expertise.
- Individual Therapy
- Virtual Therapy
- Affordable Rate Therapy
- Masculinity + Men’s Health
- Burnout, Stress + Anxiety
- Depression, Grief + Sadness
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- You want the freedom to express yourself. You’re looking for a space where you can be open and honest about what you’re feeling, thinking, and experiencing without fear of judgment.
- You want to make meaningful progress. You have goals for your life and want support turning those goals into realistic, achievable steps.
- You want to better understand and manage your emotions. You want to develop ways of responding to difficult emotions that feel more manageable and aligned with the person you want to be.
- You know what you want to change, but need some encouragement to get moving. You’re looking for someone who can help you find motivation, build momentum, and take action when getting started feels difficult.
Session Types: Relationship Therapy, Virtual Therapy, Affordable Rate Therapy
Languages: English
Clinic Specialties: Emotional Regulation and Coping, Depression and Low mood, Anxiety, stress and Feeling Overwhelmed, Communication and Conflict, Men’s Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being,
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Crisis De-escalation, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, Mindfulness, Person-Centered approach
Education: Josh is obtaining a Masters of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. He currently holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the same institution and is also accredited with a Social Service Worker diploma from Sheridan College.
Therapeutic Style: Josh has directly supported countless individuals through mental health concerns and personal crises. He believes that effective therapy begins with creating a space where clients feel safe to be honest and fully express themselves. His style combines empathy and gaining genuine understanding and connection with practical goal-oriented support, helping clients develop greater awareness of their emotions, identify meaningful goals, and take steps toward positive change. Josh recognizes that every person’s experiences and needs are different and works collaboratively with clients to find approaches that fit their unique circumstances at their own pace.
Therapeutic Approach: Josh draws from a range of therapeutic approaches to meet each client’s individual needs and goals. His practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to explore the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Motivational Interviewing to support clients in identifying their own reasons for change and Narrative Therapy to explore the stories and beliefs people hold about themselves and their experiences. Josh also incorporates mindfulness and person-centered approaches, emphasizing self-awareness, emotional regulation, collaboration, and a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. His practice is grounded in trauma-informed care, with attention to safety, choice, autonomy, and the impact of past experiences. He also draws on crisis de-escalation skills when clients are experiencing periods of significant emotional distress.
When Not In Session: In his free time, Josh prioritizes creativity, health and adventure through guitar, yoga and backcountry camping. He also loves to discover new music and support small artists.