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Bréa Kane, RCC

Bréa Kane, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Bréa is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional. She works alongside folks whose sense of dignity has been damaged, devalued, and misunderstood. You can expect Bréa to offer a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental space to co-create paths for mind-body healing.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ Grief and Loss
+ Pregnancy and Postpartum
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues
+ Perinatal

BIPoC Identified, English, Available in the Evening, Associate Counsellor, EMDR, CVAP Provider, FNHA Provider, Practice Manager, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaSeptember 8, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Marcus (he/him) is a queer, second-gen Chinese student counsellor passionate about co-creating safe, warm spaces for BIPOC folks navigating identity, life transitions, religious trauma, grief, and relationships.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Available in the Evening, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaAugust 17, 2025Virtual, Individual Counselling

Ivan Leonce, RSW

Ivan Leonce, RSW

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Ivan is a Registered Social Worker keen to support folks through all the tough, tender & tricky parts of simply being alive and in this world. His counselling style invites an exploration of our unique stories, and relationships to the people, places & practices important to us as sources of wisdom on ways forward.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Relationship Issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

BIPoC Identified, English, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Sliding Scale Available, Associate Counsellor, Available in the Evening, Registered Social Worker, Somatic Practice, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaAugust 12, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Individual Counselling

Raman Cheema, RCC

Raman Cheema, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Raman is a Counsellor/Art Therapist. She works from a trauma-informed, multicultural perspective to understand how social and cultural factors influence our lives. You can expect sessions with Raman to be validating, warm, and educational.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

English, BIPoC Identified, Art Therapy, Associate Counsellor, Punjabi, Expressive Arts Therapy, Available on Weekends, Accepting New Clients, Available in the Evening, EMDR, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaAugust 5, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Michelle Jeong

Michelle Jeong

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Michelle (she/her) is a queer, neurodivergent student counsellor offering trauma-informed, intersectional care. Her work centres authenticity, story, and co-creating space for resistance, healing, meaning-making, and complexity in a messy world.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Available in the Evening, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Available on Weekends, BIPoC & Queer Identified, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower CostLuisa OspinaAugust 5, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Nakita Sekhon

Nakita Sekhon

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Nakita (she/her) is a cisgender, queer, disabled/neurodivergent, Indo-Canadian settler and woman of colour. She works with individuals, families, and youth, with a focus on neurodiversity, disability, health-related challenges, and life transitions such as grief and loss. I offer a counselling space that is real, down-to-earth, and supportive, where you can feel comfortable being yourself and know you’ll be met with honesty and care.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower CostLuisa OspinaAugust 1, 2025Virtual, Individual Counselling

Melanie Tan

Melanie Tan

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Melanie (she/her) is a student therapist who brings warmth and curiosity to topics of sexuality, relationships, and identity. She offers a queer-affirming, poly & kink-friendly space for clients to explore desire, anxiety, and trauma.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Queer Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, BIPoC Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available on WeekendsLuisa OspinaJuly 29, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling

Shana Soo, RCC

Shana Soo, RCC

Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Shana (she/they) is a registered clinical counsellor who is passionate about providing a safe, validating, and collaborative space for clients. Their practice is anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and harm reducing, with a touch of playfulness.

Areas of Focus:

+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ Religious Trauma
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

English, BIPoC Identified, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Neurodivergent, Associate Counsellor, Non-Binary Identified, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Waitlist Available, Sex TherapyLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2025Virtual, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Walk and Talk

Aminata Barry

Aminata Barry

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Aminata is an internationally-raised, multiculturally aware counsellor, with roots in the Ivory Coast. She's dedicated to providing her clients with a non-judgmental, warm and compassionate space to explore themselves. She embraces an eclectic, client-centered and collaborative approach to counselling, always engaging with empathy, curiosity and creativity.

English, Queer Identified, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, French, Available in the Evening, Accepting New Clients, Pre-Licensed CounsellorLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Individual Counselling

Angel Sukkau, RCC

Angel Sukkau, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Angel (she/them) is a queer, biracial, neurodivergent settler living on unceded land. Her practice is rooted in harm reduction, anti-oppression, and trauma-informed frameworks. They are passionate about supporting people's healing journeys and enjoy strengthening connections to oneself through an Internal Family Systems (IFS) lens and somatic (body) recognition and engagement.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Aromanticism
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Psychosis
+ Substance-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ Fat-Specific Issues/ Impacts of Sizeism
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

Emily Franklin, RCC

Emily Franklin, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Emily is a biracial, cisgender Registered Clinical Counsellor. She is passionate about supporting clients in discovering their personal strength and autonomy in their lived experiences. Clients can expect sessions to be collaborative, safe, and welcoming.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Grief and Loss
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Identity Issues

BIPoC Identified, English, Available in the Evening, Associate Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Registered Clinical CounsellorLuisa OspinaApril 12, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Nadine Nakagawa

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety

+ Depression

+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory

+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia

+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues

+ Asexuality

+ Aromanticism

+ Low Sexual Desire

+ Immigration and Life Transitions

+ Grief and Loss

+ Neurodiversity

+ ADHD

+ Self-Esteem

+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence

+ Trauma/Oppression

+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence

+ Relationship Issues

+ Communication and Boundaries

+ Fat-Specific Issues/ Impacts of Sizeism

+ COVID-Conscious

+ Identity Issues

+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Available on Weekends, Expressive Arts Therapy, Art Therapy, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaApril 3, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Soyoung Yu

Soyoung Yu

In-person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Available on Weekends, Neurodivergent, Non-Binary Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaApril 1, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Ashleen Pratap

Ashleen Pratap

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Chronic Pain
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Identity Issues

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Accepting New Clients, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaMarch 31, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Aileen Cham, RCC

Aileen Cham, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Aileen is a queer Registered Clinical Counsellor committed to providing anti-oppressive and neurodivergent-affirming care. They walk alongside marginalized and minority folks navigating addiction, cultural identity, trauma, and relational challenges.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Chronic Pain
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues

Tessa Teng, CCC

Tessa Teng, CCC

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Tessa is a Canadian Certified Counsellor centring her practice around empathy, compassion, collaboration, and safety. She believes in meeting each client where they are at, providing a space for clients to navigate anxiety, grief, and other mental health challenges. Clients can expect sessions to be person-centred, trauma-informed and strength-based.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Relationship Issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ Identity Issues

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Associate Counsellor, Available in the Evening, Certified Canadian Counsellor, Somatic Practice, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaMarch 7, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling

Rabab Seblani, RCC

Rabab Seblani, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Rabab (she/her) is a second generation Lebanese immigrant. She is committed to cultivating a safe, warm and non-judgemental space to support clients through their unique journeys and struggles. She brings genuine empathy, care and respect to clients, and honours their life experiences and culture.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Disordered Eating
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

English, BIPoC Identified, Sliding Scale Available, Accepting New Clients, Available in the Evening, Certified Canadian Counsellor, Associate Counsellor, Conversational Levant Arabic, Levant Arabic - Conversational, Registered Clinical Counsellor, CVAP Provider, Available on WeekendsLuisa OspinaMarch 7, 2025Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Daniel Oommen, RCC

Daniel Oommen, RCC

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Daniel (they/them) is a registered clinical counsellor and certified sexologist who works with individuals and relationships, with a focus on sexuality, intimacy, trauma, and non-monogamy. Their approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded in anti-oppressive principles.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Aromanticism
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Pregnancy and Postpartum
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Erectile Dysfuction
+ Orgasm Difficulties
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Painful Sex
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Rapid/Delayed Ejaculation
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

English, BIPoC Identified, Available in the Evening, Associate Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Registered Clinical Counsellor, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Non-Binary Identified, Queer Identified, EMDR, Sex Therapy, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaJanuary 2, 2025Virtual, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling

Austin Lee

Austin Lee

Virtual
Waitlist Available

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ Religious Trauma
+ Relationship Issues
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Available in the Evening, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Non-Binary Identified, Queer Identified, Waitlist Available, Somatic Practice, Pre-Licensed CounsellorLuisa OspinaDecember 17, 2024Virtual, Individual Counselling

Hollman Lozano

Hollman Lozano

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Areas of Focus

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Spanish, Available in the Evening, Available on Weekends, Accepting New Clients, Pre-Licensed CounsellorLuisa OspinaDecember 6, 2024Virtual, Accepting Clients, In-Person, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling