Team — Collective Healing Counselling and Consulting | Anti-Oppressive, Trauma-Informed, Sex-Positive Services

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Harmony McKenzie, CCC

Harmony McKenzie, CCC

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Harmony (she/her) is a queer trans woman and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Her work is shaped by lived experience and deep care for communities navigating gender affirmation and exploration, transmisogyny, transphobia, religious trauma, disordered eating, disability, and social anxiety. Harmony strives to make therapy as accessible, creative, and effective as possible.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Chronic Pain
+ Grief and Loss
+ ADHD
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Religious Trauma
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues

English, Queer Identified, Sliding Scale Available, Neurodivergent, Available in the Evening, Available on Weekends, Associate Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Accepting New Clients, Somatic Practice, Certified Canadian CounsellorLuisa OspinaAugust 15, 2022Virtual, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling

Surya Govender, RTC

Surya Govender, RTC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Surya is an Art Therapist with a feminist, trauma informed perspective, focused on compassion, harm reduction and finding joy. Surya is a parent with a deep understanding of the ways our chosen/birth families shape us. She is biracial, queer, able bodied and cisgendered

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
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Pregnancy and Postpartum
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Orgasm Difficulties
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship 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
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues
+ Perinatal

Queer Identified, English, BIPoC Identified, Art Therapy, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Sliding Scale Available, Accepting New Clients, Associate Counsellor, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaJuly 12, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling

Kaitlin Wu, RCC

Kaitlin Wu, RCC

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Kaitlin holds a person-centered, social justice framework and focuses on supporting marginalized communities and neurodivergent folks. She approaches each session with compassion and curiosity.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Identity Issues

English, BIPoC Identified, Available in the Evening, Associate Counsellor, EMDR, Accepting New Clients, Sliding Scale AvailableLuisa OspinaJuly 11, 2022Virtual, Individual Counselling, Relationship 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, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, Individual Counselling

Soyoung Yu

Soyoung Yu

In-person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Soyoung is a multicultural, neurodivergent pre-licensed 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.

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, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Neurodivergent, Non-Binary Identified, Accepting New Clients, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Somatic Practice, Korean - ConversationalLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Ashleen Pratap

Ashleen Pratap

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

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.

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, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Accepting New Clients, Somatic Practice, Pre-Licensed CounsellorLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, Individual Counselling

Marcus Chan

Marcus Chan

Virtual
Waitlist Available

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, Available in the Evening, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, BIPoC Identified, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Somatic Practice, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, Individual Counselling

Adithi Satavalli

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

Ashtyn Bevan

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

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, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling

Patricia Szeto

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

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

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

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, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Individual Counselling

Michelle Jeong

Michelle Jeong

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Michelle (she/her) is a queer, neurodivergent pre-licensed 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, Available in the Evening, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Available on Weekends, BIPoC & Queer Identified, BIPoC Identified, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaJuly 10, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Sawlat Tirtha, RSW

Sawlat Tirtha, RSW

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Sawlat is a first generation Bengali immigrant raised in Canada. She is a Registered Social Worker who works alongside folks navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, relational struggles, sexuality, and trauma.

BIPoC Identified, English, Associate Counsellor, Sliding Scale Available, Accepting New Clients, Available on Weekends, Available in the Evening, Registered Social Worker, Autism Funding Unit, FNHA ProviderLuisa OspinaJuly 9, 2022Virtual, Individual Counselling

Julian Dorscht

Julian Dorscht

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Julian (she/her) is a queer pre-licensed counsellor who works with diverse individuals and relationships, with specific focus on those in the LGBTQIA+ community. She is passionate about supporting clients navigating relationships, intimacy, burnout, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaApril 19, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling

Rebekah Hatherly

Rebekah Hatherly

Virtual
Waitlist Closed.

Bio

Rebekah (she/her) is a queer and neurodivergent pre-licensed counsellor providing integrative, creative and collaboratively based care. She strives to offer a soft place to land. Rebekah is honoured to work alongside various identities and experiences, with a focus on support for LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent folks, kids and families.

Areas of Focus

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Aromanticism
+ Chronic Pain
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Pregnancy and Postpartum
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ Religious Trauma"
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues
+ Perinatal

English, Sliding Scale Available, Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Accepting New Clients, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Expressive Arts Therapy, Somatic Practice, French - ConversationalLuisa OspinaApril 18, 2022Virtual, 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

Erica Doddato

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Erica is a queer, neurodivergent pre-licensed associate counsellor living with chronic pain. She works from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, and is passionate about caring for those who feel unseen. She values truth-seeking, deep listening, and healing through connection.

English, Sliding Scale Available, Available in the Evening, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Italian, Waitlist Available, Pre-Licensed CounsellorLuisa OspinaApril 18, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling

Nadine Nakagawa, CCC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

I am a pre-licensed counsellor working from an intersectional, anti-oppressive, and harm reductive approach that considers collective and community healing.

+ 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, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Available on Weekends, Expressive Arts Therapy, Art Therapy, Accepting New Clients, Certified Canadian CounsellorLuisa OspinaApril 16, 2022Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling