Our work focuses on helping people move through separation with greater clarity, emotional steadiness and thoughtful decision-making while keeping children’s wellbeing at the centre when families are involved. Separation often brings intense emotions, uncertainty and difficult transitions, even in situations where conflict is not high.
At Rise Up Counselling, we help clients slow things down, understand the emotional and relational dynamics of separation, and respond in ways that support healthier outcomes for themselves, their families and their future relationships. We believe separation does not have to define a family by conflict or failure. With the right support, it can become a foundation for healthier relationships and stronger futures.
Rise Up Counselling was founded by Registered Social Workers Gabbi Silverberg and Helen Yack, who began their careers in child welfare in 1999.
Through decades of experience supporting families and working alongside legal and community systems, they recognized the need for thoughtful, practical support for people navigating the realities of separation and changing family structures.
Our work is grounded in an understanding of the foundations and principles of separation, helping clients move beyond shame, blame and reactivity so they can approach this transition with greater awareness and intention. When children are involved, we support parents in maintaining strong, healthy relationships with their children and making decisions that promote stability, emotional safety, and long-term wellbeing for the family.
Trusted Since 1999
Decades of experience supporting families through separation, divorce, and parenting transitions with professionalism and care.
In-Person & Virtual Sessions
Flexible options designed to meet families where they are, offering both face-to-face and secure virtual appointments for accessible, convenient support.
Self & Professional Referrals
We accept both self-referrals and referrals from legal and community professionals, making it easy to access timely, coordinated care.
Rise Up Counselling is committed to maintaining high professional standards, ongoing education, and evidence-informed practice. Our clinicians are Registered Social Workers in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Professional memberships and training within our leadership team include the Ontario Association of Social Workers, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), Collaborative Practice and New Ways for Families. These affiliations support continued learning and reflect our commitment to providing thoughtful, client-centred support to individuals and families navigating separation and divorce.
Rise Up Counselling is also proud to be recognized as a CommunityVotes Vaughan 2025 Winner, reflecting the trust and support of the community we serve.
Where Support Begins
