As a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC, Qualifying), my services may be covered by certain extended health benefit plans. However, because I currently hold a "Qualifying" designation, coverage is not guaranteed and depends entirely on your insurance company and the details of your specific plan.

I highly recommend contacting your insurance provider directly before booking to verify if your plan covers "CCC, Qualifying" therapists.

Yes. I am a fully bilingual clinical counsellor and offer sessions in both English and Portuguese (Brazil). Many immigrants and expats find it significantly easier to process complex emotions, cultural adaptation, and trauma in their native language.

A Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and focuses on talk therapy, emotional regulation, and mental health support. A Psychologist typically holds a Ph.D. and can formally diagnose mental health conditions and conduct psychological testing. Both provide highly effective, evidence-based therapy.

I use an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to your specific needs. Depending on your goals, our work together may draw from:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Helps identify and gently shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to anxiety or depression.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): Provides practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and navigating intense feelings without becoming overwhelmed.

Attachment-Focused Therapy: Explores how early relationships shape your current connections, helping you heal past wounds and build more secure, fulfilling bonds.

Person-Centred Therapy: Provides a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you lead the session, fostering self-discovery and autonomy.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helps individuals and couples understand the root of their emotional responses and reorganize them to improve connection and safety in relationships.

Narrative Therapy: Helps you separate your identity from your problems, empowering you to rewrite the stories and beliefs that shape your life.

Mindfulness: Grounding practices that help you stay present, connect with your body, and regulate your nervous system in moments of stress.

A standard individual counselling session is 50 minutes long. I also offer a free 30-minute initial consultation. This gives us a chance to meet, discuss your needs, and ensure my approach is the right fit for you before beginning formal therapy.