Soyoung Yu

Practicum Begins May 2025. Soyoung is a multicultural, neurodivergent student counsellor committed to creating a space where clients feel seen and supported. Taking a holistic, anti-oppressive approach, Soyoung meets each person where they are, honouring their unique identities and experiences.

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

Ashleen Pratap

Practicum Begins May 2025. Ashleen (she/her) is a cisgender, second-generation settler and queer student counsellor. She works from an anti-oppressive, intersectional, multicultural and trauma-informed lens supporting individuals including the BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. She works collaboratively with clients and creates a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space to support clients in knowing they are not alone in their life challenges.

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor, Waitlist Available, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer IdentifiedLuisa OspinaMarch 31, 2025Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person, Relationship Counselling, Hybrid

Alayna Fender

Practicum Begins in April. Alayna is a queer student counsellor working with folks navigating identity, relationships and trauma. She is passionate about supporting clients as they explore and embrace their inner selves. Her approach is inclusive, collaborative, and warm.

English, Waitlist Available, Accepting New Clients, Available in the Evening, Queer Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Student CounsellorLuisa OspinaFebruary 1, 2025Individual Counselling, Virtual, Relationship Counselling, In-Person

Susan Aini

Accepting New Clients. Susan (she/her) is of Afghan and Syrian heritage. Living with multiple identities—Muslim, Arab, Middle-Eastern, Canadian, someone with an invisible disability, student, and survivor—Susan understands the complexities of life and the burnout that comes with it. She is committed to social justice and addressing issues of oppression, colonialism, and injustice worldwide.

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Accepting New Clients, Available in the Evening, Student Counsellor, Available on Weekends, Dari, Student Counsellor/ Lower CostLuisa OspinaJanuary 7, 2025Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid

Austin Lee

Accepting New Clients. Hi, I’m Austin (he/they), a non-binary, neurodivergent student therapist devoted to fostering affirming spaces using TF-CBT and IFS. I focus on trauma and 2SLGBTQIA+ care, drawing inspiration from poetry, music, and exploring nature to enrich my work.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Accepting New Clients, BIPoC Identified, Available in the Evening, Student Counsellor, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Non-Binary Identified, Queer Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower CostLuisa OspinaDecember 17, 2024Individual Counselling, Virtual

Madi Meinzer

Accepting New Clients. Madi (she/her) is a student counsellor and experienced social worker specializing in trauma-informed care. Grounded in safety and autonomy, she supports survivors, the queer community, and anyone seeking a holistic, compassionate space to heal.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Accepting New Clients, Student Counsellor, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Available on WeekendsLuisa OspinaDecember 6, 2024Individual Counselling, Virtual, Relationship Counselling, Hybrid, In-Person

Hollman Lozano

Accepting New Clients. Hollman (he/him) roots his practice in the importance of emotions; his gentle presence and client-centred stance enhance his holistic and anti-oppressive approach to counselling. He is interested in working with clients navigating challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Hollman offers counselling in Spanish and English

English, Sliding Scale Available, Accepting New Clients, BIPoC Identified, Spanish, Available in the Evening, Available on Weekends, Student Counsellor, Student Counsellor/ Lower CostLuisa OspinaDecember 6, 2024Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person, Relationship Counselling, Hybrid

Cheyenne Archer

Accepting New Clients. Cheyenne (She/Her) is a bi-cultural Indigenous student counsellor who approaches therapy from a holistic, client-centered, anti-oppressive lens. She works with individuals and relationship clients who might be navigating multiple identities, relationship challenges, intergenerational trauma, medical complexities (including infertility), and overall life challenges.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Accepting New Clients, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor, Student Counsellor/ Lower CostLuisa OspinaDecember 6, 2024Individual Counselling, Virtual, Relationship Counselling

Atrena Azordegan

Waitlist Closed. Atrena Azordegan (she/her) is a biracial, bisexual, neurodivergent student-counsellor passionate about working with individuals and couples on a range of issues including: trauma, attachment, life transitions, identity exploration, relationships (including poly/non-monogamy), neurodiversity, sex and kink-positivity. Her approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and client-centered, tailoring therapy to fit each person’s unique needs.

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Farsi, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Student Counsellor, Student Counsellor/ Lower CostLuisa OspinaDecember 6, 2024Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person, Relationship Counselling, Hybrid

Jessamine Liu

Waitlist for New Clients. Jessamine (柳垂萱, she/her) is a queer, Filipino-Taiwanese immigrant and settler on stolen Coast Salish lands. She hopes to co-create intersectional, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and collaborative spaces with her clients.

English, BIPoC Identified, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Queer Identified, Filipino-Chinese Hokkien, Student Counsellor, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Available in the Evening, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaDecember 6, 2024Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person, Relationship Counselling, Hybrid

Linda Szeto

Waitlist for New Clients. Linda (she/her) is a student counsellor with a heart-centered, warm, and compassionate approach. She strives to provide a trauma-informed, affirming space to help all folks navigate the tricky parts of life.

English, BIPoC Identified, Sliding Scale Available, Neurodivergent, Student Counsellor, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaDecember 6, 2024Individual Counselling, Virtual

Juliana Dinier

Waitlist Closed. Juliana (she/her) is a multicultural-aware student counsellor. Her approach is collaborative and flexible, ensuring therapy is a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Using an integrative approach, she draws from Person-centered, Jungian, Narrative, and strength-based therapies to empower you through life transitions. Juliana offers sessions in English, Portuguese, and German.

English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Portuguese, German, Student Counsellor, Student Counsellor/ Lower CostLuisa OspinaOctober 18, 2024Individual Counselling, Virtual, In-Person, Relationship Counselling, Hybrid

Bryanna Cassidy

Waitlist for New Clients. Bryanna (she/they) is a queer, neurodivergent, sex-positive student counsellor. They primarily focus on supporting clients navigating neurodivergence, 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, disability, non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, parenting, and childbirth

English, Sliding Scale Available, Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Student Counsellor, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaAugust 15, 2024Individual Counselling, Virtual