Counselling and Assessment Services for Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario
Established in 1987, the Behavioural Sciences Centre (BSC) provides counselling and assessments for individuals, organizations, and corporations in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario. As part of the St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG), one of the largest healthcare organizations in Thunder Bay, BSC maintains a high standard of professionalism and integrity.
Mission Statement
BSC’s mission is to provide responsive, confidential and high-quality counselling and assessment services to the people of Northwestern Ontario.



Core EFAP Counselors
Utilizing an evidence based approach our team is skilled in several treatment modalities including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitizing & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), among others.
A good relationship, the research finds, is essential to helping a client connect with, remain in and get the most from therapy. Our therapists operate on the notion that therapy is a two way relationship in which the client and therapist are equal partners working together to define and actualize therapy goals, including the direction the therapy relationship is taking.
BSC’s therapists have a minimum of a Master’s level education in the fields of clinical psychology, social work, and/or psychotherapy.
We provide support and treatment for a number of mental health challenges for adults and adolescents including, but not limited to:
- Trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Depression and Anxiety Disorders
- Grief and Loss
- Couples and Family Challenges
- Body Image Issues
- Work/Life Stress
- Life Transitions
- Addictions
- Anger