Web Design Case Study:

Open Heart Counselling

The Review

Business Challenge

Open Heart Counselling had a deep vision: to offer inclusive, trauma-informed therapy (including EMDR, ICBC, CVAP, FHNA, and IBS counselling) in a welcoming, fully virtual setting. But their existing site was static—difficult to update, hard to navigate for clients, and offered limited scope for clear service presentation.

They needed:

  • A modern, accessible layout highlighting diverse counselling offerings.

  • Clear call-to-actions for free consultations and bookings.

  • A site that reflected their warm, empathetic brand and built client trust.

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Client Overview

Open Heart Counselling, led by Registered Clinical Counsellor Karen Mitchell, offers virtual therapy services across British Columbia. With a focus on trauma-informed care, EMDR, and inclusive support for individuals and couples, the practice needed a website that felt as safe and welcoming as the sessions themselves. IIAS stepped in to create a digital space that reflects Karen’s compassionate approach, simplifies access to counselling, and empowers clients to take their first step toward healing.

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Solutions We Delivered

IIAS collaborated with Open Heart Counselling to rebuild their website with strategic improvements:

Empathy-Led Design Approach

We crafted a soothing, heart-centered aesthetic that mirrors the supportive nature of Karen’s counselling style.

Simplified User Flow

The new structure guides visitors from learning about services to booking a consultation in just a few intuitive clicks.

Clear Service Communication

Each counselling option—like EMDR, CVAP, and trauma therapy—is now explained with accessible, reassuring language.

Seamless Mobile Experience

We ensured the entire site functions beautifully on all devices, crucial for clients accessing virtual therapy on the go.

Key Outcomes

  • Increase in online consultation requests thanks to clear CTAs and simplified booking flow

  • Improved client confidence through transparent service descriptions and warm, inclusive messaging

  • Reduced email inquiries due to a robust FAQ section answering common client questions

  • Greater mobile engagement with a fully responsive design tailored for on-the-go users seeking virtual therapy

Conclusion

The Open Heart Counselling rebuild wasn’t just about modernizing a website—it was about creating a digital sanctuary that mirrors the care and clarity clients receive in therapy. With a focus on empathy, accessibility, and ease of use, IIAS delivered a platform that empowers visitors to take meaningful steps toward healing, right from their first click.

What People Say About Us

Client Testimonials

Diane Marsh profile picture
Diane Marsh
1 year ago
Redid our website and email system and listened to what we wanted and did a great job. We are pleased with the way the new website draws your interest to the animals and the charity.
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Glenda
1 year ago
Our website is a critical link to the supporters of the non profit I work with. Nick and Paul took time to understand our unique needs and tailor the design and esthetic to align to our goals.

Meetings were always well structured, timely and informative. Support was only ever a quick request away. We are so pleased with the end result, delivering on objectives and coming in on budget.
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Chelsea Lenser
2 years ago
Great work, friendly and easy to collaborate with.
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John Lopez
2 years ago
Nick and Mike were fantastic helping us grow our contracting business. From web design, marketing strategy, and all the fine tune adjustments throughout the years the friendly team at iias took care of that end for us so we could do what we do best. And now that other opportunities are evolving for us we are looking forward to growing those businesses together with the iias team support.
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HD Plastic
2 years ago
We work with IIAS for the past two years for our food packaging website, and I can't say enough about their excellent service. Nick and his team are incredibly attentive, always responsive to our needs, and demonstrate great professionalism in every interaction. Thanks to their expertise, we've seen consistent growth in our organic traffic over the last two years. I highly recommend IIAS for anyone looking to improve their SEO strategy!
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Jeet Sidhu
2 years ago
Our family business had the great pleasure of working with Mike and his team at International Internet Advertising Services. Mike was extremely helpful and gave us practical ideas and as well as amazing ideas outside the box.

We had a major deadline for an industry event and Mike got the website and related materials for the event done in a very short amount of time. We thought we approached Mike too late for the event but he hustled and got it done.

We are grateful to IIAS and we absolutely love their designs and the feedback from our industry partners validates this.

I strongly recommend Mike and his team as they will get the job right, on time and within budget.
My website had crashed and iias had it up and running in no time. They also improved the look of my site. Very impressed with their knowledge and capability.
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Jamie Hennessy
3 years ago
IIAS is top notch and will help your business get better results with less investment in google adds.
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Sean MacNeil
3 years ago
Fast project turnaround and concise communication in all phases of development and implementation
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Danielle Holtjer
3 years ago
Nick and his team are lovely! He guided me through a start-up website, and we are now at 4000 visits a month. Highly recommend everyone at IIAS.
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Gina Spencer
3 years ago
Knowledgeable and outstanding customer service!
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Moreza Bahar
3 years ago
We used IIAS for our digital marketing and they've helped our website generate leads for our business. It's been a great experience working with Nick and his team there. I have referred IIAS to a number of my friends and I also strongly recommend it here.
Nick and their team go above and beyond to help their clients achieve their desired goals. They are very professional, knowledgeable, and punctual. Nick always gives best advice to his clients and I wholeheartedly recommend him.
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Steve Klassen
3 years ago
Upon a chance encounter with Nick, he was quick to offer his services in helping us get our website up and running. Despite my limited knowledge and endless questions regarding all things tech & websites, he was patient, insightful and generous with his time. He was great at following up with our status and satisfaction with the site. Plus he gave us a great discount for his services. I can honestly say that without Nick, I'd still be floundering in trying to get our site up and running.
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Beauty En Route
5 years ago
I have been working with Nick and his team at iias for SEO for the past six months and have had amazing results. In this time, I can see that our website traffic has tripled from Google, and we are also getting around twice as many people seeing our map listing on Google. On top of the impactful improvements they have made to my traffic, Nick is also great at communicating. I can tell they care about me because we have meetings every month and they make sure I'm in the loop with their detailed reports and understand the basics of what they are even doing. Nick has also always gone the extra mile to answer any questions I have.

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