Rui Lin

In-Person & Virtual
Practicum Begins May 2026

Bio

Rui (they/them) is a non-binary Chinese immigrant counsellor-in-training offering warm, collaborative, trauma-informed care. They support immigrant, queer, poly, and kink communities in exploring identity, relationships, and life transitions.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Queer Identified, Non-Binary Identified, Mandarin, Cantonese, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available on Weekends, Available in the EveningLuisa OspinaApril 9, 2026Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person

Aastha Sheth

In-Person & Virtual
Practicum Begins May 2026

Bio

Aastha is a first-generation immigrant student counsellor offering strengths-based, anti-oppressive, collaborative support to slow down and meet emotions with softness in a warm sanctuary where you feel safe, honoured, and seen.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, HindiLuisa OspinaApril 9, 2026Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person, Relationship Counselling

Star Deibert-Turner

Virtual
Practicum Begins May 2026

Bio

Star is a queer, cisgender student counsellor and parent. Her trauma-informed, strengths-based practice is grounded in lived experience, harm reduction, and anti-oppression. She holds space to be with/move through feelings and build a greater sense of internal safety.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Queer IdentifiedLuisa OspinaApril 9, 2026Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person

Paulina Alanis

In-Person & Virtual
Practicum Begins May 2026

Bio

Paulina is a Mexican feminist woman and voluntary immigrant. She has around 5 years of counselling experience in Mexico. Much of her experience has been with youth and young adults facing mental health challenges connected to their social and relational contexts.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, BIPoC Identified, Accepting New Clients, Spanish, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Art Therapy, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaApril 9, 2026Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person, Family Counselling

Rizwana Jiwa

In-Person & Virtual
Practicum Begins May 2026

Bio

Rizwana uses a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and feminist lens. Grounded in social justice praxis, she strives to create therapeutic spaces that honour each client’s dignity, resilience, and lived experience.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, BIPoC Identified, Accepting New Clients, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Gujarati, Available in the Evening, Available on WeekendsLuisa OspinaApril 9, 2026Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person

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, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, Individual Counselling

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 OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, Individual Counselling

Adithi Satavalli

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Adithi (she/her) is a body-inclusive student counsellor under the clinical supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. She brings warmth and openness to exploring identity, relationships, and sexuality, offering a culturally aware, trauma-sensitive, queer-affirming, and kink-friendly space.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Kannada, Telugu, Available in the Evening, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Virtual, Relationship Counselling

Ashtyn Bevan

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Student counsellor with roots in anti-violence and community care. Offers relational, trauma-informed, feminist, and harm-reduction support, collaborating with clients to explore healing in ways that feel safe, empowered, and grounded.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Somatic Practice, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling

Patricia Szeto

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Patricia (she/her) a neurodivergent, second-generation immigrant and counsellor passionate about supporting neurodivergent folks and those navigating grief, disability, or chronic pain through collaborative, person-centered care.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Neurodivergent, Available on Weekends, Available in the Evening, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, BIPoC Identified, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Family Counselling

Jennaya Hayden

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Jennaya is a Métis student counsellor who works from a trauma-informed, strength-based, and decolonizing lens. She creates warm, collaborative spaces for clients navigating life transitions, identity, and experiences of disconnection, supporting them to reconnect with their strengths and move toward balance and wellness.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Available in the Evening, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Individual Counselling, Virtual, Relationship Counselling

Heather Gunn

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Heather is a big-hearted, queer, chronically ill student counsellor who works with folks navigating sex & relationship challenges, life transitions, and grief & loss. You can expect therapy with Heather to be warm, collaborative, and playful.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Available in the Evening, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Available on Weekends, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling