Posts in Somatic Practice
Ashleen Pratap
Ashleen Pratap

Virtual
Waitlist Available

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

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English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Accepting New Clients, Somatic Practice, Pre-Licensed CounsellorLuisa OspinaVirtual, 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.

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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 OspinaVirtual, Individual Counselling
Ashtyn Bevan
Ashtyn Bevan

In-Person & Virtual
Practicum Begins in January!

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.

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English, Sliding Scale Available, Student Counsellor, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Waitlist Available, Student Counsellor/ Lower Cost, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling
Madi Meinzer
Madi Meinzer

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
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Identity Issues

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English, Sliding Scale Available, Available on Weekends, Accepting New Clients, Sex Therapy, System Nav (Social Work), Somatic Practice, Pre-Licensed CounsellorLuisa OspinaVirtual, Hybrid, In-Person, Individual Counselling
Atrena Azordegan
Atrena Azordegan

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Erectile Dysfuction
+ Orgasm Difficulties
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Rapid/Delayed Ejaculation
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

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English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Farsi, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Somatic Practice, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling
Sandra Suasnabar Alberco, RCC
Sandra Suasnabar Alberco, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Sandra is passionate and committed to offering a safe, transparent and nourishing holding space for Clinical Supervisees and Consultees. Sandra specializes in supporting survivors of trauma (intergenerational, gender-based and sexualized), folks navigating identities and life transitions, grief and loss, and historical systemic oppression.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Chronic Pain
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ Pregnancy and Postpartum
+ 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
+ Substance-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues
+ Perinatal

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BIPoC Identified, Queer Identified, English, Spanish, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Supervision, Clinical Supervisor, Expressive Arts Therapy, EMDR, Art Therapy, Available in the Evening, Associate Counsellor, Neurodivergent, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Waitlist Available, System Nav (Social Work), Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Expressive Arts Therapy, Hybrid, Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling, Family Counselling, Consultation/Supervision, Walk and Talk
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

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English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Available in the Evening, Available on Weekends, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Queer Identified, Non-Binary Identified, Associate Counsellor, Neurodivergent, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Waitlist Available, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Consultation/Supervision, Walk and Talk
Lau Mehes, RSW
Lau Mehes, RSW

In-Person & Virtual
No availability at this time.

Bio

Lau (she/her) is a queer, white, settler and Registered Social Worker. She believes in working collaboratively, and her practice is relationship-focused and grounded in empathy, curiosity, and encouragement. She strives to offer an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed approach, guided by an intersectional social justice lens.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 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
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Fat-Specific Issues/ Impacts of Sizeism
+ Identity Issues
+ Perinatal

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English, Queer Identified, Associate Counsellor, Available in the Evening, Spanish, Registered Social Worker, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Waitlist Available, System Nav (Social Work), Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Family Counselling, Relationship Counselling
Bryanna Cassidy
Bryanna Cassidy

Virtual
Waitlist Closed.

Bio

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

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
+ Pregnancy and Postpartum
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues
+ Perinatal
+ Shame

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English, Sliding Scale Available, Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, Individual Counselling, Hormone Readiness Assessment
Olivander Day, RCC
Olivander Day, RCC

Virtual
Not accepting new clients

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues

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English, Associate Counsellor, EMDR, Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, CVAP Provider, Waitlist Available, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker, Hormone Readiness Assessment, PWD Paperwork(Social Work), Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Family Counselling, Consultation/Supervision
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