Multicultural Therapists in Ontario

Hello & Welcome to BRI Counselling! My name is Fola Browne and I am the founder of BRI. We are a warm, welcoming, culturally responsive & affirming counselling service with a diverse, compassionate, & talented team. We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, & families at all ages & stages of life to achieve their goals, including healing & recovery from trauma, major life changes & transitions, & building new strengths & skills for future success. With a customized blend of western, eastern, Afro-Centric, & Indigenous approaches, we support each client to identify & make progress toward their most important goals.

°°Accepting New Clients°° Navigating mental health can be overwhelming. I'm here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to express yourself, explore, and grow. My approach is empathetic, inclusive, collaborative, and focused on helping you achieve your goals. I take a psychodynamic approach using therapeutic tools drawn from attachment theory, EFT, CBT, and mindfulness. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or other issues you're facing, I'm here to listen and help you with goal setting, tackling challenges, and developing coping strategies. Let's begin your journey toward resiliency and health together.

Brooke Horley is a mental health counsellor, having earned a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. A member of the Canadian Psychological Association and the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, Brooke’s core counselling principles are person-centred, believing that we are all experts in our own lives. Her counselling style is structured around strengths-based, positive psychology, and improving self-efficacy.

Do you feel anxious, depressed and low self esteem? Are you having relationship issues? Is parenting a challenge? Or you are grieving a loss? Talking to someone who will not judge you is all you need now. Come, let's face the changes together with a simple elegance. Change is possible and yes, we can.

Stittsville Wellness provides a wide array of mental health services offered by certified health professionals. Stittsville Welness offers services to clients of all ages and places focus on well-being from a holistic perspective. We are confident that our team of highly trained mental health professionals can address all your needs within one location or through out extensive network of colleagues.

Life is a journey, like every great journey it has its certainties and uncertainties. As a registered marriage and family therapist I am trained in systemic, relationships and psychotherapy. I believe that throughout life we exist in many type of relationships, that directly or indirectly impact our well beings. Research and theory have shown that mental illness and family issues are best treated in the context of relationships. My therapeutic approach to counseling is non judgmental, kind, graceful, understanding and I value my clients input in the session. I use Gottman Method Couple Therapy in my work.

Accepting New Clients in Ontario - In order to heal and make healthy decisions about our lives, it takes insight and courage. I applaud you for considering counselling as a tool to deepen your understanding of yourself and to facilitate meaningful change. I work with clients who are experiencing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, life transitions, cultural expectations, academic/career changes, relationship issues, and stress. My integrative approach to counselling is grounded in establishing a positive therapeutic relationship and creating a compassionate space, free from judgement.

Welcome to a brave space where judgment is replaced with acceptance, allowing you to get to know & embrace your authentic self. Here, individuals & partners are invited to truly FEEL, guided by my commitment to fostering understanding, well-being & joy. The rough bits of life were never meant to be faced alone & chances are you already recognize that avoiding your feelings have not been helpful. This is where I come in. I specialize in relationship & individual therapy, supporting you in navigating life's challenges, focusing on decreasing shoulds & shame while amplifying the values that lead to a more fulfilling & joyous life.

Clients seek counselling for a variety of reasons - relationship difficulties, marital problems, workplace stress, parent-child conflict, family dysfunction, anger, depression, grief, and major losses and changes in their lives. At times people become tired of the way they perceive or undervalue themselves or conversely, they may be tired of communicating with their partners, children, and others in a non-effective way. This may create high stress levels, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and hopelessness, and as a result they may feel lost, misunderstood, or caught in a never-ending cycle and are seeking a different outcome.

I have over 15 years of experience working for the school community. I offer counselling services for children, youth, adults, elderly, as well as couples and family therapy for a wide range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, parenting issues and family conflicts. I provide a non-judgmental safe environment where you can feel comfortable to discuss your personal issues and concerns including any life challenges that you like to discuss. Through my therapy, you will become aware of your experiences, learn techniques to make choices, set reasonable boundaries, and learn to let go of negative thoughts.

Over the past 15+ years in the field, I have worked with children, youth and adults in community, legal, child protection, corporate and university settings. I have focused my practice on supporting Survivors of violence along their healing journeys (including gender based, domestic, intimate partner, sexual, family, intergenerational, spiritual & community violence). I have extensive experience working with Muslim, racialized and Queer-identified communities in both Canada and the USA, as well as Pakistan and Zanzibar. I also conduct sexual violence prevention at UofT where I work with faculty, staff & students.

I believe that no one is immune to life's challenges and variabilities. Hopelessness, anxiety, fear, and other negative emotions can become overwhelming, affecting our overall wellness, leaving us exhausted. I help my clients overcome these difficult emotions by providing a non-judgmental, affirming and safe environment that respects boundaries and offers the space they require for their healing process.

What do you need, and what stands in the way? We can figure it all out together. With 25+ years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals heal and discover effective therapy tools. My expertise spans anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, addictions, relationship issues, work-related stress, grief, negative body image, and eating disorders. Having worked extensively with military, law enforcement, and CAS, I offer therapy for uniformed personnel, first responders, CAS workers, and their families. I provide coaching to help clients achieve their life and career goals with regular check-ins to maintain motivativation.

Some people have been dealt a difficult hand in life which can make pushing forward seem impossible. Challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relational issues can be hard to navigate alone. I believe each person has the ability and skill to be able to help themselves. It's my role to help support people in that process. My job is not to “fix”, but to guide and assist you with becoming your best self. I have worked in both clinical and community settings with individuals, families, children, and youth from various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength of the people I have worked with.

I am a social worker who believes in the power of persons and peoples: I work with clients to create opportunities for healing and growth. I have a varied background including crisis intervention, addictions recovery, women's issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, Parts work and Somatic Experiencing. I understand the importance of melding mindfulness techniques with talk therapy. In practice, I work to combine a solid knowledge of the roots of trauma while providing a safe and welcoming environment, creatively combining these aspects of care to customise healing journeys in partnership with clients.

Whether you’re challenged by racing thoughts, worrying incessantly about the future, feeling stuck, unable to cultivate joy in your life or want a life change but don’t know where to start, having the courage to ask for help is the first step. As a therapist, building an open and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients is of utmost importance. Therapy is a process that unravels differently for everyone l. I meet clients exactly where they are on their path in life, using an interactive, warm and non-judgemental approach. I create a safe space where feelings are validated, and clients are heard.

With a passion for contributing to society, I am dedicated to supporting clients on their journey toward mental well-being. Although beginning counseling can seem daunting, I understand that after the first step, the path starts smoothing. With compassion and care, I aim to help people from all walks of life take that critical first stride. I aim for every client to feel heard, validated, and empowered. With an empathetic approach honed through my training and experience, I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve their goals.

In children and youth under 18 years of age, the common issues we support include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, behaviour problems, divorce/family separation, drug and alcohol abuse, body image / food issues, screen addiction, learning difficulties, developmental delays, temper tantrums, separation anxiety and more. For parents, we help with unresolved childhood trauma, perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, positive discipline skills, stress reduction/mindfulness training, and parent-child bonding and attachment. For adults we deal with a wide spectrum of issues including depression, relationship issues & more.

Are you finding it hard to get out of bed? Feeling unmotivated? Seeking help can be challenging. Allow me to help you through this next chapter of your life. My mission is to empower individuals from all backgrounds, fostering inclusive environments for emotional well-being and growth. I specialize in stress management, life transitions and identity and empowerment. My person centered approach ensures a non-judgmental, safe space for your unique journey. People deserve to feel compassion and empathy and this is reflected in my approach.