Meilan Counselling Clinic

Marlise Meilan, MA, RCC, CCC Registered Psychotherapist & Contemplative Clinical Supervisor

 

Supervised therapists

 
 

Rae is a masters-level student therapist offering low-cost counselling for adults

Rae Slezak, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Accepting new clients!

Strength-based, integrative psychotherapy for adults combining various psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches

Special interest in working with those struggling with disordered eating, anti-fat bias, body image, anxiety and depression

LGBTQIA2+ allied, weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive

Teresa offers anti-oppressive eating disorder support for adults

Teresa Smith, Registered Psychotherapist

Individual (12+) and family therapy for depression, anxiety, self-criticism, emotional regulation, relationship and family conflict, trauma & survivorship, shame, grief, body image, self-acceptance, racial & cultural identity, sexuality, gender identity, life transitions, and job-related stress

Biracial-identifying, trauma-informed, strength-based, and anti-oppressive

Systemic perspective employing an integrative mix of narrative therapy, emotion-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy and mindfulness

Cindy counsels people with eating, chronic illness, and pain concerns

CINDY BEKKEDAM, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING), REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Holistic therapy with a focus on guiding adults (18+) as they heal from unresolved childhood and relationship trauma. Integrates the frameworks of internal family systems, somatic and mindfulness-based therapy, attachment theory and humanistic approaches.

Support for recovery from eating disorders, chronic illness, ADHD, burnout, and job-related stress for those who may identify as high achievers, purpose-driven, gifted, creative, and/or highly sensitive

Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA2+ allied, and informed by social justice and systemic oppression

Fully bilingual English-Français

Hunter supports people with complex trauma

Hunter Elyse, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Holistic, capacity-based approach to healing trauma in adults 18+ integrating Somatic Experiencing®, breathwork, attachment theory, parts work and clinical hypnosis

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individuals, with a special interest in supporting folks with childhood trauma/C-PTSD, anxiety and panic, and spiritual concerns

LGBTQIA2+ and neurodivergent allied, with personal lived experience of C-PTSD

Gray works with men who seek a safe space to slow down, connect, and process their experiences   

Gray Winchell (He / Him), MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) 

Integrative psychotherapy with an emphasis on exploring, identifying, integrating, and supporting your relationship-to-self, and others.  Grounded in relational, somatic, narrative, and emotion-focussed orientations

Somatic Experiencing Intermediate Level III

Trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, LGBTQIA2+ allied

In-person services preferred, with some virtual availability.  Ottawa, ON   

Corina provides a safe environment for clients to explore difficult emotions and believes in each person’s inherent resilience

Corina D’Alesio Worth, Registered psychotherapist

Holistic, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed approach incorporating compassion-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy and mindfulness-based interventions

Special interest in supporting young adults through the challenges of self-criticism, emotional regulation, ADHD, trauma, interpersonal and family conflict, shame, grief, sexuality, disabilities, life transitions, and work-related stress

Individual psychotherapy for adults 18+

Christine supports folx with eating disorders, and sex concerns

Christine McPhaiL, Registered psychotherapist (qualifying)

Integrative psychotherapy for adults combining humanistic, cognitive, and behavioural approaches with an emphasis on self-compassion and mindfulness

Queer-identifying, gender and sexuality affirming, weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed

Interests in self-esteem, grief, life transitions, mood concerns, eating disorders, disordered eating, body image.

Josée possesses an uncommon sensitivity to others’ feelings

Josée knows ADHD and eating concerns

Josée Sovinsky, Registered Psychotherapist

Integrative therapy for adults combining humanistic, mindfulness-based, cognitive, and behavioural approaches

Support for those with eating disorders, body shame, self-esteem, and anxiety

Gender and sexuality affirming, weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed

Josée parle aussi français

Kelly sees an eclectic mix of LGBTQ2IA+ adults, spiritual and creative folx; and supports those living with trauma

KELLY SCHILL, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST (QUALIFYING)

Counselling, psychotherapy, and relationship counselling

Anti-oppressive, gender-affirming, sex and body positive

Providing treatment for anxiety, depression, mood concerns, and relationship issues

Kendra supports those grieving, and also offers EMDR

Kendra Grant, Registered Psychotherapist

Integrative therapy for adults seeking to better understand the biopsychosocial dimensions within their life

Special interests in supporting clients with grief, anxiety, burnout, caregiver stress, and relationship issues

Kendra parle aussi français

Elizabeth believes all emotions are valid, and in the celebration of healing

Elizabeth loves using Somatic Experiencing for assisting those with trauma

Elizabeth Adam, Registered Psychotherapist

Integrative therapy with a strong emphasis on self-compassion and mindfulness, for young adults and adult individuals

Experienced in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem

Elizabeth parle aussi français

Alyssa offers body-based mindfulness, EMDR, trauma, and perinatal mental health therapy

Alyssa Short, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Counselling, psychotherapy, and somatic resourcing for individuals, couples & families

Extensive training in clinical trauma work (CCTS-I), emotionally focused therapy, EMDR, restorative movement (RYT-200), and perinatal mental health

Crystal assists youth and young adults to process trauma from family and other relationships, including those with Victim’s Services funding

CRYSTAL TIERNEY, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Trauma informed, body-centred and liberatory framework

Special interest in befriending the body, addressing negative self image, and coping with heightened feelings or numbness

Continued training in trauma sensitive mindfulness, narrative therapy approaches to trauma, and Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

In-person (Ottawa) and online appointments

Laura is queer-identifying, a parent, and sex, sexuality, and gender identity affirming

Laura Mayne, reGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Anti-oppression, strength-based, emotion focussed therapy for adults - individuals, couples, and relationships

Special interest in working with emotional awareness, healing from trauma, and personal growth within couples, intimate relationships, and parenting

Continued training in trauma informed somatic therapy and the developmental model of couples’ therapy

Eating disorder, self-image, and trauma support

Cécile Rozuel, PhD, Registered Psychotherapist

Psychodynamic therapy for adults informed by Jungian depth psychology, somatic and trauma-informed approaches

Special interest in eating disorders, developmental trauma, self-esteem issues and life transitions

Experienced in active imagination, dream analysis, shadow work and creative exploration of the self

Fully bilingual English-Français

Madeleine is especially interested in working with trauma, LGBTQIA+ folx, and third culture kids

Madeleine Lefeuvre, Registered Psychologist / Psycholoog NIP

Individual psychotherapy and counselling for expats, immigrants and third culture kids 

Humanistic-existential and body-centred psychotherapy offered only in the Netherlands

English, French, Spanish

Chantal invites you to align mind, body, and soul in a way that feels right for you

Chantal Riel, Registered Psychotherapist

Holistic individual psychotherapy for adults 18+ of different cultures and spirituality or religions who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing in a warm and welcoming space

Extensive training in mindfulness and compassion focused psychotherapies for anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, grief, interpersonal issues, burnout, and work-related stress 

Chantal parle aussi français

Elaine offers positive parenting facilitation, individual and couple therapy

Elaine Dickens, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Integrative practitioner with extensive training in applied behavioural analysis, children’s mental health and Triple P (positive parenting program) Facilitator

Specials interests include men’s mental health, self-compassion, anxiety, parenting, and emotional intelligence

Neurodiverse informed and affirming

Accepting individuals (10 years +) and couples.

Psychotherapy and Triple P sessions conveniently offered online within Ontario and in person

Clinic Location: Uxbridge, Ontario.

Phoebe supports those with health anxiety, and offers services for those with NIHB benefits

PHOEBE JONES, REGISTERED NURSE, PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Integrative therapy for adults combining elements of cognitive behavioural and emotion focused approaches

Providing support for those with eating disorders, disordered eating, body image issues, and anxiety

Health At Every Size aligned

Shauna helps athletes overcome eating concerns

Shauna Wallace, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Individual psychotherapy related to body image, disordered eating, and compulsive exercise

Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist for Individuals; integrative, trauma-informed, and collaborative therapist

Julie Beauchamp, RP(Q) Couples Therapy, Eating Disorders

Julie sees couples with eating issues

JULIE BEAUCHAMP, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST & CANADIAN CERTIFIED COUNSELLOR

Integrative therapy for adult individuals & couples combining Humanistic-Existential, Spiritually Integrated, Attachment-Based, Mindfulness-Based, Somatic Experiencing, Emotionally Focused, Cognitive and Behavioural Approaches

Special interest in supporting clients with eating disorders & disordered eating, addiction & substance use, recovery and relapse prevention, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and personal development. 

Julie parle aussi français

 

Community Connections

Like-minded therapists not supervised by Marlise

 
 

SAJEEWA RANASINGHE, REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST, CERTIFIED SPIRITUAL CARE PRACTITIONER & FORMER BUDDHIST MONK

Integrated approach to therapy with the main interest in mindfulness-based therapeutic interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for individual adults

Experienced in working with issues related to stress, anxiety, depression, grief, existential distress, relationship, self-esteem, spiritual questions, new diagnoses, pain, and End of Life

Languages spoken: English and Sinhalese

Jenine Shaw, Registered psychotherapist

Individual Counselling for Adults (18+) in Ontario, Canada

Jenine is a creative and compassionate Mental Health Therapist who values each person as an individual with unique gifts and strengths. She believes that everyone has the capacity to make positive changes in their lives and aim to help you do so by providing a warm and safe environment where you can feel empowered to find the best version of yourself.

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Kim Weber, Registered Psychotherapist

Integrative therapy for youth and young adult individuals

Trained in mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal, attachment, and psycho-sensory interventions

Special interests in life transitions, school anxiety, and substance/technology abuse

Sophie Raniere, Registered Psychotherapist

Client-centred feminist psychotherapy

Experience working with anxiety, depression, communication, boundaries, self-esteem, body shame, and perfectionism

Special interest in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks as well as fat folks looking to divest from diet culture

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Victoria Cop M.Ed Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor

Client-centered therapy combining psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, and emotion focused therapies, as appropriate, for adult individuals and couples

Experienced in supporting clients with development in anxiety management, anger management, communication & assertiveness, relationships, boundaries, grief, and coping with job loss

Special interest with working with individuals that identify as Highly Sensitive People

Victoria parle aussi français

CINDI BATES, Registered Psychotherapist

Integrative and Holistic Therapy for Individuals: Elders and Adults 

Additional training: Mindfulness, Compassion and Contemplative Psychotherapy, Trauma-informed mindfulness & yoga, Registered Yoga Teacher, Self-in-Relationship Psychotherapy

Interests: Group Therapy (mindful aging, women's issues, yoga & talk therapy), attachment theory, relational therapies, embodied practices, contemplative psychotherapy  

Brittney Rossi, Registered Psychotherapist

Individual and couple therapy

Brittney’s perspective stems from her identity as a bicultural Millennial woman living with invisible disabilities. Talk therapy for Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, Disability, Millennial Issues, Workplace Bullying, and Relationship Conflict

Culturally responsive, person-centered, trauma-informed, feminist approach and an integrative style. Gottman Therapy for couples. 

Émilie Avon-Green, Registered Psychotherapist

Individual counselling and psychotherapy services for post-secondary students, young professionals and adults

Specialized in supporting clients in the areas of anxiety, career and professional difficulties, as well as educational and life transitions

Collaborative and tailored approach, with an emphasis placed on Person-Centered Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy

Émilie parle aussi en français

More therapists

Marlise has space for more community connections! These listings are provided free of charge and are intended as a resource for the community to access like-minded clinicians