Utku Ucay
He/Him
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Relationship/Couples Counsellor
“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
“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“
Online Counselling Only
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.
Barchi (Intern)
She/Her
Yorkville University Student Completing
MA Counselling Psychology
“Barchi understands that life can leave us feeling stuck, lost, or broken. Her approach is not about fixing you, but about helping you rediscover your inner strength and the parts of yourself that are already whole.”
Specializes In:
Anxiety
Burnout
Depression
Major life transitions
Cross-cultural challenges
Stuckness & Procrastination
Grief and loss after a breakup
Emotional wounds or attachment injuries
Relationship trauma or emotional neglect
Self-confidence & Self-esteem
Also Loves Supporting:
Clients experiencing a lack of life purpose
Clients looking to cultivate healthy relationships
Clients exploring personal growth, spirituality, and meaning
Couples struggling with communication and emotional connection
Youth and young adults navigating identity, relationships, and academic demands
Michelle (Intern)
She/Her
Yorkville University Student Completing
MA Counselling Psychology
Michelle views counselling as a way to connect with our emotions, understand their influence on our lives, and empower us to create new patterns and experiences. She sees healthy relationships as a powerful force for transformation, recognizing that understanding ourselves and our emotions fosters stronger, more authentic connections with others.
Specializes In:
Trauma
Burnout
Parenting
Self-Worth
Depression
Grief & Loss
Career Counselling
Relationship Challenges
Women’s Health
Chronic Illness
Also Loves Supporting:
Seniors
Sex Workers
Clients Navigating Divorce
Clients exploring Spirituality
Clients With Disordered Eating History
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.
Claire Kimbley (Waitlist)
They/She
Registered Clinical Counsellor
EMDR Practitioner
“We’re all just trying to be comfortable, and well fed, and unafraid.”
- Becky Chambers, A Psalm for the Wild-Built"
Specializes In:
Trauma
Self-Worth
Body Image
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Anxiety & Depression
Relationship Challenges
Sexual Identity Exploration
Gender Identity Exploration
Loves Supporting:
LGBTQ2IA+ clients
Indigenous clients, including those with intergenerational trauma
Clients who have experienced childhood emotional neglect and/or abuse
Sophie Bakerscott (Waitlist)
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)