Mike is our newest member starting in January 2025!. He is currently completing the last phase of his Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University. Let’s read what Mike has to say:

My counselling approach is primarily psychodynamic and transgenerational, focused on understanding you, your story, and what makes you who you are. By exploring the people, places, and experiences that shape your life, I hope to help you write the next chapter of your story with faith and purpose. When issues require a quick resolution, I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you regain balance and confidence.

I look forward to meeting you, hearing your story, and walking alongside you on your journey.

Session fee is $40 per visit

Mike is our newest member starting in January 2025!. He is currently completing the last phase of... Read More

My name is Julia Besner, and I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. My background is in nutrition counselling, and as a Registered Dietitian have helped individuals of all ages and their family’s navigate nutrition from starting solids for babies to eating at the end of life, and everything in between for the past 20 years. I have a passion for helping individuals overcome disordered eating, and eating disorders, and have been an advocate for better eating disorder care in our community. Life continues to teach me many lessons as I navigate womanhood, parenthood, acculturation as an immigrant, life with a chronic illness and our ever-changing world. My counselling approach is humanistic. I believe in your innate worth and focus on what matters most to you. I don’t see you as broken or deficient but as a human being with life experience and strengths. I hope to create a space of care and compassion, so that you may find a way to do that for yourself too. I draw from person-centred, psychodynamic, experiential and existential theories, and practice through a trauma informed and social justice lens. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey of growth, healing and well-being.

My name is Julia Besner, and I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psycholog... Read More

I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My approach is rooted in acceptance-based practices, emphasizing compassion, empathy, and understanding. I am passionate about working with diverse populations, including the LGBT community, neurodivergent individuals, and individuals from various cultural backgrounds. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. My approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs and circumstances, prioritizing collaboration and autonomy. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful catalyst for growth and change, and I am committed to supporting clients in cultivating a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences, empowering them to live more authentic and fulfilling lives.

I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and ex... Read More