Lauren Gula
They / She
Registered Clinical Counsellor
“May you find evidence of what has already taken root, traces of what is preparing to bloom, and little reminders, wherever you can find them, that sing to you.”
~ Morgan Harper Nichols
Specializes In:
Trauma
Self Compassion
Self-esteem and self worth
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Attachment and relationship dynamics
Neurodivergence (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD)
Navigating anger and complex emotions
Family relationships and conflict
Anxiety, stress and depression
Grief and pet loss
Life transitions
Loves Supporting:
Creatives and artists
Those considering or in process of gender affirming care
2SLGBTQIA+ and those exploring sexuality, gender and queer identity
Sex positive, kink friendly, and non normative relationship structures
Body image and those interested in exploring fat liberation or body acceptance
Clients through social justice and anti oppressive ideologies
Esther Wei
She/Her
Registered Clinical Counsellor
“To heal you have to get to the root of the wound and kiss it all the way up”
- rupi kaur
Specializes In:
Self-awareness
Childhood trauma
BIPOC experiences
Self-esteem and self-worth
Relationship challenges
Attachment wounds
Neurodivergence
Family dynamics
Personal growth
Burnout
Also Loves Supporting:
Creatives
Educators
Older adults
Young adults
Helping professions
People who have lived outside Canada
Andrea Jones
She / Her
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Relationship/Couples Counsellor
“All that you touch, you change. All that you change, changes you. The only lasting truth is Change.”
~ Octavia Butler
Specializes In:
Self esteem
Self criticism
Self awareness
Personal Development
Authentic Self Expression
Life transitions & Stress
Identity Exploration
Communication
Healing trauma
Grief and loss
Loves Supporting:
Educators
Neurodivergent folks
Attachment Styles & Patterns
People who have experienced immigration
People of all genders / sexualities for couples/relationship work
Folks who grew up in a family affected by addictions / domestic violence
People who enjoy / benefit from visuals and metaphor
Utku Ucay
He/Him
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Relationship/Couples Counsellor
Online Counselling Only
“There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.”
― Nietzsche
Specializes In:
Grief & Loss
Life transitions
Neurodiversity
Substance Use
Career changes
PTSD / Trauma
Sexual Assault & Abuse
2SLGBTQIA+ & BIPOC Folks
Couples & Relationships
(Monogamous/Non-Monogamous)
Relational Challenges
(ie. communicating needs, boundaries)
Coping Through Addictive Behaviour
(ie. gambling, sex, compulsions)
Loves Supporting:
Professional Athletes
Clients with immigration/refuge backgrounds
Mind body connection, sense of purpose & spirituality
Couples wanting to negotiate differences with tenderness, humour, laughter and kindness
Donna Hutchinson
She/Her
Registered Clinical Counsellor
EMDR Practitioner
Certified Yoga Instructor
Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor
Online Counselling Only
“I don’t see people’s limitations - I only see potential! I believe with the right guidance, a tailored approach and a growth mindset, change is possible“
Specializes In:
Disordered Eating
Anxiety & Depression
Exploration of Identity
Gender Identity Exploration
Sexuality Identity Exploration
Self Worth & Self Criticism
Body Image Challenges
Attachment Challenges
Relational Challenges
Trauma
Also Loves Supporting:
Action oriented clients who are ready to explore the boundaries of their comfort zone, stretch the limits of possibility with the goal of shedding the gunk that no longer serves them, and welcome in their new best self.
Madison (Intern)
She/Her
City University Student Completing
Master of Counselling
“Madison is not a distant observer or a neutral party. She is genuine, direct, and emotionally present to support your growth. Together, she hopes to slow things down and tease apart thoughts from physical sensations, observe patterns without judgment, and make space for the complexity of your experience! She would be honoured to be a part of your process.”
Specializes In:
Jealousy
Grief & Loss
Major Life Transitions
Relationship Challenges
Boundaries & Assertiveness
Anxiety, Stress & Overwhelm
Irritability & Emotional Reactivity
Intimacy, Sexuality, & Desire Discrepancies
Compulsive Phone & Social Media Use
Identity, Purpose & Self-Awareness
Perfectionism & People Pleasing
Shame & Self-Criticism
Amanda Lertzman (Waitlist)
She/Her
Registered Clinical Counsellor
“Healing comes from learning to open ourselves up to a path forward and it is moving through these challenges that brings growth.”
Seeking support is a powerful step on this journey.
Specializes In:
Anxiety
Depression
Self-Criticism
Life Transitions
Childhood Trauma
Spiritual Exploration
Attachment Wounds
Chronic Pain & Illness
Emotional Awareness
Emotional Expression
Self-Esteem & Self-Worth
Personal Development
Relationship Challenges
(ie. communication, vulnerability, boundaries)
Loves Supporting:
Exploration and strengthening of mind-body-spirit connection
Individuals hoping to better understand the role they play in relationship dynamics.
Individuals seeking to find balance while managing chronic illness.
Saffron W. Rose (Waitlist)
She/Her
Registered Clinical Counsellor
“Whatever has led you here, we will untangle the how and why of your feelings, find strategies that help to regulate both your mind and body, and uncover the way for you to find peace, clarity and move forward on the path to feeling your best. ”
Waitlist for New Counselling Clients
Specializes In:
Self-Worth
Perfectionism
Identity Formation
Body Image Challenges
Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD
Life transitions
Neurodivergence
Loves Supporting:
Front Line Workers
University Students
Clients looking to for support with relational & attachment challenges
Sophie Bakerscott (Full)
She/Her
Registered Clinical Counsellor
“Healing is remembering you were never too much or not enough—just trying to stay safe in a world that didn’t always know how to meet you there.””
Waitlist for New Counselling Clients
Specializes In:
Burnout
Self-Worth
Perfectionism
People-Pleasing
Identity Exploration
Shame & Self-Criticism
Relational Healing
Boundary Setting
Life Transitions
Loves Supporting:
Family of Origin & Intergenerational Trauma
Helpers and caregivers who are burned out
Adults who are high-functioning but quietly overwhelmed
Clients new to therapy who want a gentle, collaborative start
People in major life transitions: endings, beginnings, and becoming
Women and gender-expansive folks exploring agency and voice
Men in their 20s and 30s who are figuring out how they want to show up in the world—often navigating quiet tension between what feels expected and what feels true
Courtney Orser (Full)
She/Her
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Clinical Coordinator of New Tides
“By working together, we can provide you with the tools and insight needed to bring you back into alignment with yourself”
Specializes in:
Trauma and Complex PTSD
Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD)
Anxiety & Depression
Self Esteem & Self Worth
Attachment Wounds & Relationships
Sexuality or Gender Exploration & Queer Identity
Typical, Alternative, Queer & Kink Relationships
Chronic Pain
Life Transitions
Also Loves Supporting:
Educators & Parents
Post-secondary students
Men who are excited about exploring their relationship to themselves and their own personal growth
Those wanting to examine relationship patterns that are feeling unhealthy (and possibly fit into relationship categories often described as toxic or codependent)