Posts in Associate Counsellor
Kaitlyn Kraatz, RCC
Kaitlyn Kraatz, RCC

Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Kaitlyn is a queer and genderqueer Counsellor. They see counselling as a way for people to become empowered in their own healing. Kaitlyn’s approach has been described as warm, open, and creative. Their practice is trauma-informed, which means you can expect a space that prioritizes your needs.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues
+ Perinatal in limited contexts - support for queer and trans folks planning to have babies. 

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Queer Identified, English, Non-Binary Identified, Associate Counsellor, EMDR, FNHA Provider, CVAP Provider, Neurodivergent, Certified Canadian Counsellor, Autism Funding Unit, Sex Therapy, Somatic Practice, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaVirtual, Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling, Consultation/Supervision
Elise Barber, RSW
Elise Barber, RSW

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Elise seeks to create a trusting space that supports your insights, growth and wellbeing. You may be sitting with grief, anxiety, hurt or uncertainty. Elise supports you to uncover your capacity to navigate stressors, communicate effectively, and establish boundaries to care compassionately for yourself and others.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Grief and Loss
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Relationship Issues
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries

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Queer Identified, English, Associate Counsellor, Available in the Evening, Sliding Scale Available, CVAP Provider, FNHA Provider, Registered Social Worker, Autism Funding Unit, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Hybrid, Relationship Counselling, Family Counselling, Individual Counselling
Jess Rathwell, RCC
Jess Rathwell, RCC

Virtual and Phone
Waitlist Available

Bio

Jess is a Registered Clinical Counsellor offering individual counselling sessions as well as clinical supervision and consultation. Their values are guided by being trauma-informed, social justice, and anti-oppressive and they offer tools from narrative therapy, family systems, somatic approaches, expressive arts, and parts work.

Areas of Focus

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Chronic Pain
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Pregnancy and Postpartum
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Fat-Specific Issues/ Impacts of Sizeism
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues
+ Perinatal

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English, Associate Counsellor, Queer Identified, Clinical Supervisor, Expressive Arts Therapy, FNHA Provider, Waitlist Available, Neurodivergent, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Canadian Counsellor, Autism Funding Unit, Sex TherapyLuisa OspinaVirtual, Individual Counselling, Consultation/Supervision