Marlise Meilan Thompson, MA, RCC, CCC Registered Psychotherapist & Contemplative Clinical Supervisor
Student Therapists
Graduate-level counselling interns offering low-cost services under Marlise’s direct supervision
Debra Bercovici, PhD, registered psychotherapist (qualifying)
Individual therapy for adults processing systemic and interpersonal trauma and exploring identity through a justice-oriented lens.
Working primarily with fellow neurodivergent, disabled, racialized, and LGBTQIA+ folks. Experience working with individuals within academia.
Integrative approach drawing from relational, attachment-based, somatic, parts-work, positive disintegration.
Rae Slezak, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Strength-based, integrative psychotherapy for adults combining various psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches
Special interest in working with those struggling with disordered eating, anti-fat bias, body image, anxiety and depression
LGBTQIA2+ allied, weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive
Therapists in Private Practice
Therapists receiving mentorship from Marlise
Corina D’Alesio Worth, Registered psychotherapist
Holistic, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed approach incorporating compassion-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy and mindfulness-based interventions
Special interest in supporting young adults through the challenges of self-criticism, emotional regulation, ADHD, trauma, interpersonal and family conflict, shame, grief, sexuality, disabilities, life transitions, and work-related stress
Individual psychotherapy for adults 18+
Hunter Elyse, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Holistic, capacity-based approach to healing trauma in adults 18+ integrating Somatic Experiencing®, breathwork, attachment theory, parts work and clinical hypnosis
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individuals, with a special interest in supporting folks with childhood trauma/C-PTSD, anxiety and panic, and spiritual concerns
LGBTQIA2+ and neurodivergent allied, with personal lived experience of C-PTSD
KELLY SCHILL, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING)
Counselling, psychotherapy, and relationship counselling
Anti-oppressive, gender-affirming, sex and body positive
Providing treatment for anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and relationship issues
Teresa Smith, Registered Psychotherapist
Individual (12+) and family therapy for depression, anxiety, self-criticism, emotional regulation, relationship and family conflict, trauma & survivorship, shame, grief, body image, self-acceptance, racial & cultural identity, sexuality, gender identity, life transitions, and job-related stress
Biracial-identifying, trauma-informed, strength-based, and anti-oppressive
Systemic perspective employing an integrative mix of narrative therapy, emotion-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness
Gray Winchell (He / Him), MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Integrative psychotherapy with an emphasis on exploring, identifying, integrating, and supporting your relationship-to-self, and others. Grounded in relational, somatic, narrative, and emotion-focussed orientations
Somatic Experiencing Intermediate Level III
Trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA2+ allied
In-person services preferred, with some virtual availability. Ottawa, ON
CINDY BEKKEDAM, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING), REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Holistic therapy with a focus on guiding adults (18+) as they heal from unresolved childhood and relationship trauma. Integrates the frameworks of internal family systems, somatic and mindfulness-based therapy, attachment theory and humanistic approaches.
Support for recovery from eating disorders, chronic illness, ADHD, burnout, and job-related stress for those who may identify as high achievers, purpose-driven, gifted, creative, and/or highly sensitive
Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA2+ allied, and informed by social justice and systemic oppression
Fully bilingual English-Français
Christine McPhaiL, Registered psychotherapist (qualifying)
Integrative psychotherapy for adults combining humanistic, cognitive, and behavioural approaches with an emphasis on self-compassion and mindfulness
Queer-identifying, gender and sexuality affirming, weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed
Interests in self-esteem, grief, life transitions, mood concerns, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image.
Laura Mayne, reGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Anti-oppression, strength-based, emotion focussed therapy for adults - individuals, couples, and relationships
Special interest in working with emotional awareness, healing from trauma, and personal growth within couples, intimate relationships, and parenting
Continued training in trauma informed somatic therapy and the developmental model of couples’ therapy
PHOEBE JONES, REGISTERED NURSE, PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Integrative therapy for adults combining elements of cognitive behavioural and emotion focused approaches
Providing support for those with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image issues, and anxiety
Health At Every Size aligned
Kendra Grant, Registered Psychotherapist
Integrative therapy for adults seeking to better understand the biopsychosocial dimensions within their life
Special interests in supporting clients with grief, anxiety, burnout, caregiver stress, and relationship issues
Kendra parle aussi français
Elizabeth Adam, Registered Psychotherapist
Integrative therapy with a strong emphasis on self-compassion and mindfulness, for young adults and adult individuals
Experienced in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem
Elizabeth parle aussi français
Alyssa Short, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Counselling, psychotherapy, and somatic resourcing for individuals, couples & families
Extensive training in clinical trauma work (CCTS-I), emotionally focused therapy, EMDR, restorative movement (RYT-200), and perinatal mental health
Madeleine Lefeuvre, Registered Psychologist / Psycholoog NIP
Individual psychotherapy and counselling for expats, immigrants and third culture kids
Humanistic-existential and body-centred psychotherapy offered only in the Netherlands
English, French, Spanish
Chantal Riel, Registered Psychotherapist
Holistic individual psychotherapy for adults 18+ of different cultures and spirituality or religions who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing in a warm and welcoming space
Extensive training in mindfulness and compassion focused psychotherapies for anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, grief, interpersonal issues, burnout, and work-related stress
Chantal parle aussi français
JULIE BEAUCHAMP, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & CANADIAN CERTIFIED COUNSELLOR
Integrative therapy for adults (18+) combining Somatic Experiencing, Humanistic-Existential, Spiritually Integrated, Attachment-Based, and Emotionally Focused
Special interest in supporting clients with anxiety, burnout, stress management, personal development, relationship issues and trauma
Julie parle aussi français