Posts in Somatic Practice
Alayna Fender, RCC
Alayna Fender, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Alayna Fender is a queer RCC and CCC who does individual and relationship counselling around trauma, communication and attachment difficulties, and identity exploration. Her approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and compassionate.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Aromanticism
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Grief and Loss
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ CPTSD
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues

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English, Queer Identified, Somatic Practice, EMDR, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Hybrid
Michaela Woeller, CCC
Michaela Woeller, CCC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Michaela is a queer, neurodivergent Canadian Certified Counsellor who cultivates a nurturing space where clients feel safe and empowered to embrace and explore their authentic selves. You can expect sessions with Michaela to be anti-oppressive, warm, collaborative and playful.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Chronic Pain
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues

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English, Queer Identified, Sliding Scale Available, Associate Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Neurodivergent, Available in the Evening, EMDR, Somatic Practice, Canadian Certified CounsellorLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Relationship Counselling, Family Counselling, Individual Counselling, Hybrid
Sammy Gagné, CCC
Sammy Gagné, CCC

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Sammy (she/her) is a Certified Canadian Counsellor offering individual, relationship, and sex therapy. She specializes in supporting folx navigating identity, sexuality, relationships, neurodivergence, trauma, sex work, and chronic illness. Sammy’s style has been described as warm, educational, validating, authentic, and curious.

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
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Erectile Dysfuction
+ Orgasm Difficulties
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Painful Sex
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Rapid/Delayed Ejaculation
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues

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English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Available in the Evening, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Associate Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Autism Funding Unit, Available on Weekends, Sex Therapy, Somatic Practice, Canadian Certified CounsellorLuisa OspinaVirtual, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling
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

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English, Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Available in the Evening, Available on Weekends, Associate Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Accepting New Clients, Somatic Practice, EMDR, Canadian Certified CounsellorLuisa OspinaVirtual, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Individual 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, creaivity and finding joy. She works with adults and children aged 3 to 8. Her therapeutic approach includes art making, somatics, harm reduction, and CBT/DBT tools when appropriate. 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

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Queer Identified, English, BIPoC Identified, Art Therapy, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Sliding Scale Available, Accepting New Clients, Associate Counsellor, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Somatic Practice, Pineapple Support SocietyLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling
Soyoung Yu, CCC
Soyoung Yu, CCC

In-person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Soyoung is a multicultural, neurodivergent Canadian Certified 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

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English, Sliding Scale Available, BIPoC Identified, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Neurodivergent, Non-Binary Identified, Accepting New Clients, Somatic Practice, Korean - Conversational, Canadian Certified CounsellorLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling
Ashtyn Bevan
Ashtyn Bevan

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Pre-licensed associate 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.

Areas of Focus:

+ ADHD (Exploring Late-Diagnosed ADHD)
+ Anxiety
+ BDSM & Kink
+ Body Image
+ Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/Polyamory
+ Connection & Loneliness
+ Dating and Relationships (Inclusive of All Relationship Structures)
+ Depression
+ Disordered Eating
+ Gender-Based Violence
+ Grief and Loss (Including Pet Loss)
+ Guilt and Shame
+ Life Decisions
+ Identity Exploration & Sense of Self
+ Neurodiversity
+ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
+ Perfectionism & People Pleasing
+ Self-Esteem and Self-Worth
+ Sex Work
+ Sexual Abuse and Assault
+ Sexuality and Sexual Health
+ Stress, Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
+ Substance Use/Addiction
+ Trauma and Complex Trauma (PTSD/CPTSD)

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English, Sliding Scale Available, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Somatic Practice, Accepting New Clients, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, EMDRLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling
Patricia Szeto
Patricia Szeto

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

I’m Patricia (she/her), a neurodivergent counsellor supporting youth, individuals, couples, and families through grief, trauma, identity, and life transitions. I use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach with somatic and creative practices.

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English, Sliding Scale Available, Neurodivergent, Available on Weekends, Available in the Evening, BIPoC Identified, Accepting New Clients, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, EMDR, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Family 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.

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
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ BPD/CPTSD
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Psychosis
+ Substance-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/Compulsive Sexual Behaviours
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues
+ Perinatal
+ Autism, late diagnosis/undiagnosed
+ Chronic/invisible illness

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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 OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual 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
Rebekah Hatherly, CCC
Rebekah Hatherly, CCC

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Rebekah (she/her) is a queer and neurodivergent Canadian Certified 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

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English, Sliding Scale Available, Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Accepting New Clients, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Expressive Arts Therapy, Somatic Practice, French - Conversational, Canadian Certified CounsellorLuisa OspinaVirtual, Individual Counselling
Aileen Cham, RCC
Aileen Cham, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

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, Somatic Practice, Accepting New ClientsLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Consultation/Supervision, Walk and Talk
Erica Doddato, CCC
Erica Doddato, CCC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Erica is a queer, neurodivergent 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.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Chronic Pain
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity Concerns
+ BPD/CPTSD
+ Religious Trauma
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Disordered Eating
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues
+ Autism, giftedness, high sensitivity, neurodivergence

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English, Sliding Scale Available, Available in the Evening, Neurodivergent, Queer Identified, Italian, Accepting New Clients, Somatic Practice, Canadian Certified CounsellorLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling
Kaitlyn Kraatz, RCC
Kaitlyn Kraatz, RCC

Virtual
Accepting Clients

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, FNHA Provider, CVAP Provider, Neurodivergent, Autism Funding Unit, Sex Therapy, Somatic Practice, Accepting New Clients, EMDR, Pineapple Support Society, Canadian Certified CounsellorLuisa OspinaVirtual, Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling, Consultation/Supervision