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I offer sliding scale pricing, and am able to accept a certain number of pro-bono clients

Welcome and Thank you! Over the past 8 years I have expanded my knowledge of people and what they go through in their day to day lives. I am a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology student at Yorkville University working toward registration as a psychotherapist, under the supervision of Aline Maia, Registered Psychotherapist (MA, M.Ed, CC-PMH). I am deeply committed to helping people work through the challenges they face so they can move toward lives that feel more balanced, meaningful and fulfilling.

As a therapist, I strive to provide you with a safe, nonjudgemental, and collaborative space where they feel truly heard and supported. My goal is to walk alongside you as you explore their concerns, build coping strategies, and strengthen resilience. I draw on CBT-informed, compassion focused and mindfulness based approaches to help you recognize unhelpful patterns, develop new perspectives, and create practical tools you can carry into their daily lives.

You can expect me to bring warmth, pateince, and curiosity to our sessions. I place a strong emphasis on tailoring therapy to each individual, recognizing that every client’s journey is unique. Together, we may work on managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, processing grief and loss, building healthier relationships, or strengthening self-esteem. I am also passionate about supporting teens and young adults, woman’s issues, and client’s navigating ADHD, ASD, neurodiversity, career changes, and LGBTQ+ identities.

I believe therapy is not only about managing difficulties, but also about fostering personal growth, self-compassion, and empowerment. My role is to help you uncover your strengths, reconnect with what matters most to you, and move toward a life where you can feel grounded, confident, and capable of thriving.

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Chloe is a counselling intern supervised by Aline Maia, RP. She uses a holistic approach to blend methods like CBT, ACT, and humanism to help clients reframe inner criticism and develop self-kindness, understand their patterns and create values-aligned goals, regular nervous system responses and stress reactions, and reconnect with their strengths and rebuild resilience. Chloe works collaboratively with teens and adults who face ongoing stress, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and burnout.

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As a mother and military spouse, I truly appreciate the diverse roles and transitions associated with life and parenthood. My experiences surround issues related to neurodiversity, postpartum depression, trauma-informed care, and the integration of flexible coping strategies. I can empathetically relate to the complexities of navigating life while functioning neurodivergently and managing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

My professional background includes extensive experience throughout Canada in various supportive and strategic roles within military and family resource centers. I have also held multiple positions in mental health and social services, promoting community mental health outreach programs, initiatives for integration and inclusion, supportive group planning, and crisis response interventions.

As a master’s level practicum student in counselling psychology (MACP) attending Yorkville University, I am qualified to practice under the clinical supervision and guidance of Aline Maia, Registered Psychotherapist (MA, M.Ed, CC-PMH).

My primary focus is to provide support that prioritizes the best interests of my clients while adhering to the professional responsibilities inherent in my practice. I employ a client-centred approach that facilitates a collaborative exploration of life’s challenges, fostering an environment characterized by safety, empowerment, and resilience.

My role as a qualifying therapist is not to tell you what to do, but rather to join and guide you towards different paths.

The therapeutic setting is esteemed as a secure, compassionate, inclusive, and integrative space that emphasizes recovery and healing. I ensure that therapeutic assessments and interventions are tailored to remain sensitive and responsive to the unique needs and goals of each client.

I integrate CBT, ACT, EFT, and narrative techniques to help you:

• Manage anxious thoughts and physical stress

• Reconnect with identity and values

• Balance personal needs with daily responsibilities

Please note that practicum students often accept clients based on their skills, availability, and other important factors. The practicum site and supervisor usually review client intakes, so a direct referral to me is not always guaranteed.

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I am a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) with a passion for supporting individuals as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions. In my work, I aim to create a collaborative, compassionate space where clients feel safe to explore their stories and identities. I have been counselling military families through life’s challenges since 2023, which motivated me in becoming a registered psychotherapist through Yorkville University’s Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program. It is an honour to accompany people on their journeys of healing and growth, and I welcome the opportunity to work together.

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Aline is a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals facing anxiety (perfectionism), depression and issues related to parenting (including perinatal mental health, pre and postpartum depression/ anxiety, infertility). Her approach is based on an authentic and warm relationship with her clients exploring how old patterns can impact thoughts, feelings and current experiences. She has extensive experience working with new and seasoned mothers, professionals and newcomers to Canada. She believes in the power of human connection to transform patters that no longer serve her clients. Therapy is a safe space for self-exploration, humour and concrete steps towards change.

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Hi, I’m Serena Welsh, RP(Qualifying), a newly graduated psychotherapist practicing under supervision in Ottawa. I provide virtual sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, supporting clients across Ontario.

I work primarily from an attachment-based lens, blending CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients better understand themselves and create meaningful change. Alongside these approaches, I incorporate Brainspotting for trauma and emotional regulation, as well as EFT, IFS, and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) in couples work. I am also in-training in EMDR and am actively integrating it into my trauma-focused practice.

I have a special interest in supporting individuals (teens and adults) and couples with:

✨ Relationship challenges and couples counselling ✨ Emotion regulation and coping skills ✨ Borderline Personality Disorder

My clients often describe me as warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I aim to provide a space that feels safe and supportive, while also encouraging new perspectives and growth.

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