Esther Wei

RCC (She/Her)

Esther supports clients with self-worth, relationships, attachment, childhood experiences, neurodivergence, family dynamics and burnout, creating space for clients to better understand themselves and the patterns shaping their lives. Esther also has a background as teacher and school counsellor and loves supporting teens, other educators, caregivers and those with BIPOC experiences or who have lived outside of Canada

Main Approaches:Somatic · Mindfulness · Attachment-Focused · IFS · Narrative · DBT · Emotion-Focused · AEDP

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Lauren Gula

RCC (They/She)

Lauren works with trauma, self-worth, OCD, attachment and relationship patterns, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, grief and complex emotions; she identifies as queer and neurodivergent herself. Lauren enjoys working clients navigating anger, religious trauma, non traditional relationship structures and those wanting to explore fat liberation. She is sex positive and particularly welcomes 2SLGBTQIA+ clients, creatives and people exploring gender, sexuality and identity.

Approaches:Somatic · Mindfulness · IFS · Anti-Oppressive · Narrative · Emotion Focused · DBT · Attachment-Focused · ACT · Trauma Informed · Neurodivergent-Affirming

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Utku Ucay (Virtual)

RCC, Relationship/Couples Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner (He/Him)

Utku is a relationship and couples counsellor offering online counselling, working with grief, life transitions, neurodivergence, substance use, trauma, sexual assault and abuse, relationships and relational challenges, and supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients, people with immigration or refugee backgrounds, and couples navigating differences. He also enjoys supporting those exploring spirituality and mind-body connection.

Approaches: EMDR · Psychodynamic · IFS · Mindfulness-Based · ACT · Somatic Awareness · EFT for Couples · Anti-Oppressive & Feminist · DBT · Humanistic · Buddhism

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Madison (Intern)

Intern Counsellor, She/Her

Madison is an intern counsellor completing a Master of Counselling at City University; her approach is direct and collaborative, with an interest in helping clients slow down, notice connections between thoughts and physical sensations, and make space for the complexity of their experiences.

Approaches: Person-Centred · Existential · AEDP · Attachment-Based · Parts-Oriented

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Andrea Jones (Waitlist)

RCC, Relationship/Couples Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner (She/Her)

Andrea is a relationship and couples counsellor who supports clients with self-worth, self-criticism, identity, communication, life transitions, grief and trauma, neurodivergent clients, and couples of diverse genders and sexualities. Andrea is a teacher and loves working with other educators, those who have experienced immigration, and those who enjoy working with metaphor, imagery or visuals

Approaches: · Attachment-Focused · Gottman Therapy for Couples · EFT for Couples · EMDR · Strengths-Based

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Saffron W. Rose (Full)

RCC, EMDR & EMDR 2.0 Practitioner (She/Her)

Saffron works with self-worth, perfectionism, identity, body image, trauma and PTSD, life transitions and neurodivergence, with particular experience with complex trauma, university students, and clients navigating relational and attachment challenges. Saffron also has lived experience and enjoys supporting front line workers.

Approaches: · Attachment-Focused · Trauma-Informed · EMDR 2.0 · Parts Work · Brainspotting · AEDP · Mindfulness · CBT · Control Mastery Theory · Strengths-Based

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Courtney Orser (Full)

RCC, EMDR Practitioner, Clinical Coordinator (She/Her)

Courtney is Clinical Coordinator of New Tides and works with trauma and complex PTSD, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, self-worth, attachment and relationships; she identifies as queer and neurodivergent herself, and also supports clients exploring gender and sexuality, queer and kink relationships, chronic pain and life transitions. She also enjoys working with clients who are new to counselling, and men who are excited about exploring their own personal growth

Approaches: · EMDR · Attachment-Focused · Trauma-Informed · Emotion-Focused · IFS & Parts Work · Narrative · Adlerian · Anti-Oppressive & Feminist

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Sophie Bakerscott (Full)

RCC, EMDR Practitioner (She/Her)

Helpers and caregivers experiencing burnout and adults who appear high-functioning but feel overwhelmed make up much of Sophie's practice, with particular attention to women and gender-expansive clients exploring agency, voice and how they want to show up in the world. Sophie also enjoys supporting clients who are new to therapy and seeking a gentle start, and those who are looking to grow in areas of boundary setting & relational healing.

Approaches: Somatic · Narrative · CBT · EMDR · Parts Work · Mindfulness · Nervous System Education · Strengths-Based · Trauma-Informed · Attachment & Relational

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