Therapists in K1N
I am currently welcoming new individuals and couples for online therapy. I offer support for a range of concerns including relationship difficulties, ADHD, anxiety (e.g., worrying, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety), depression, chronic pain and fatigue, OCD, life transitions, and grief. I work primarily with with adults (age 18+) and couples using evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My goal is to develop meaningful relationships with my clients that are built upon empathy, trust and positive regard.
I am currently welcoming new individuals and couples for online therapy. I offer support for a range of concerns including relationship difficulties, ADHD, anxiety (e.g., worrying, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety), depression, chronic pain and fatigue, OCD, life transitions, and grief. I work primarily with with adults (age 18+) and couples using evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My goal is to develop meaningful relationships with my clients that are built upon empathy, trust and positive regard.
Do you feel lost in your life? Do you struggle with uncertainty or change? Are you feeling overwhelmed, trapped, or alone? Do you find it hard to be yourself in relationships? Perhaps you're dealing with boundary challenges or a diminished sense of self-worth? Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself and your body? Do you find yourself constantly over-functioning or downplaying your feelings? If any of these are familiar to you, I’m here to support you. It is possible to overcome these challenges and reclaim a sense of agency. You deserve to prioritize your well-being, and therapy can be a helpful step towards healing.
Do you feel lost in your life? Do you struggle with uncertainty or change? Are you feeling overwhelmed, trapped, or alone? Do you find it hard to be yourself in relationships? Perhaps you're dealing with boundary challenges or a diminished sense of self-worth? Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself and your body? Do you find yourself constantly over-functioning or downplaying your feelings? If any of these are familiar to you, I’m here to support you. It is possible to overcome these challenges and reclaim a sense of agency. You deserve to prioritize your well-being, and therapy can be a helpful step towards healing.
Have you been told you worry too much, overthink things, or are too hard on yourself? Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings of self doubt, guilt and anxiety and are struggling to feel in control? Are you stuck in a mind overrun by anxious thoughts, rigid expectations, and an increasingly critical inner voice? Maybe you’re an overachiever, holding yourself to impossible standards, with a chronically busy schedule. Perhaps you find yourself feeling responsible to meet the needs and expectations of others, even at the cost of your own. Maybe you wish you could be more present and better at going with the flow.
Have you been told you worry too much, overthink things, or are too hard on yourself? Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings of self doubt, guilt and anxiety and are struggling to feel in control? Are you stuck in a mind overrun by anxious thoughts, rigid expectations, and an increasingly critical inner voice? Maybe you’re an overachiever, holding yourself to impossible standards, with a chronically busy schedule. Perhaps you find yourself feeling responsible to meet the needs and expectations of others, even at the cost of your own. Maybe you wish you could be more present and better at going with the flow.
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of stress, trauma, or emotional overwhelm? Maybe you’re navigating the lingering effects of PTSD, c-PTSD, ADHD, or relationship challenges that leave you feeling disconnected or out of control. You might notice that no matter how hard you try, old patterns keep showing up. You want to feel calm, confident, and grounded — to respond to life instead of reacting to it.
Are you feeling stuck in cycles of stress, trauma, or emotional overwhelm? Maybe you’re navigating the lingering effects of PTSD, c-PTSD, ADHD, or relationship challenges that leave you feeling disconnected or out of control. You might notice that no matter how hard you try, old patterns keep showing up. You want to feel calm, confident, and grounded — to respond to life instead of reacting to it.
If you’re reading this, it’s because you had the courage and strength to take that first step in getting help, and I am here for you. I provide a therapeutic environment that is safe, supportive, and non-judgmental, grounded in compassion and empathy. I specialize in trauma therapy, grief counselling, and couples therapy, as well as support for anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout. My trauma-informed, holistic, and client-centered approach helps you move toward balance and growth, at your own pace, from anywhere in Canada.
If you’re reading this, it’s because you had the courage and strength to take that first step in getting help, and I am here for you. I provide a therapeutic environment that is safe, supportive, and non-judgmental, grounded in compassion and empathy. I specialize in trauma therapy, grief counselling, and couples therapy, as well as support for anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout. My trauma-informed, holistic, and client-centered approach helps you move toward balance and growth, at your own pace, from anywhere in Canada.
You ARE good enough!
Are you an elite athlete or high-performer struggling with anxiety, depression or perfectionism? Do you feel like you are buckling under the pressure(s)? Are your relationships affected? Do you have difficulty communicating? Are you struggling with motivation? What about grief or loss, or traumatic experiences?
How about any/all of the above?!
Maybe you have a trauma history; maybe you don't. But therapy isn't just for people who are "messed up"! Perhaps you just need someone unbiased to talk to, or to help you develop better coping mechanisms (other than substance use)!
If this is you, I'm here for it!
You ARE good enough!
Are you an elite athlete or high-performer struggling with anxiety, depression or perfectionism? Do you feel like you are buckling under the pressure(s)? Are your relationships affected? Do you have difficulty communicating? Are you struggling with motivation? What about grief or loss, or traumatic experiences?
How about any/all of the above?!
Maybe you have a trauma history; maybe you don't. But therapy isn't just for people who are "messed up"! Perhaps you just need someone unbiased to talk to, or to help you develop better coping mechanisms (other than substance use)!
If this is you, I'm here for it!
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed—struggling at work or facing ongoing conflict with a partner or family member? Do you feel stuck between who you are and who you want to become? I offer confidential, client-centered counselling focused on understanding how past experiences shape identity and emotional patterns. I support individuals and families facing conflict, anger, parenting challenges, social anxiety, and work-related stress, including those adjusting to life in a new country.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or depressed—struggling at work or facing ongoing conflict with a partner or family member? Do you feel stuck between who you are and who you want to become? I offer confidential, client-centered counselling focused on understanding how past experiences shape identity and emotional patterns. I support individuals and families facing conflict, anger, parenting challenges, social anxiety, and work-related stress, including those adjusting to life in a new country.
If you struggle with never feeling good enough, perfectionism, or frequent burnout from people pleasing, you’re not alone. Maybe you grew up playing a role in your family that you’re trying to grow out of, but find yourself stuck, repeating old patterns as an adult. I’m here to help. Some things we may explore include: bottled up feelings or unmet needs, what motivates you to behave or think in certain ways, setting effective boundaries, and letting go of what no longer serves you. This work makes it possible for you to heal old wounds, end painful cycles, enjoy more satisfying relationships, and make way for your authentic self.
If you struggle with never feeling good enough, perfectionism, or frequent burnout from people pleasing, you’re not alone. Maybe you grew up playing a role in your family that you’re trying to grow out of, but find yourself stuck, repeating old patterns as an adult. I’m here to help. Some things we may explore include: bottled up feelings or unmet needs, what motivates you to behave or think in certain ways, setting effective boundaries, and letting go of what no longer serves you. This work makes it possible for you to heal old wounds, end painful cycles, enjoy more satisfying relationships, and make way for your authentic self.
I'm an Indigenous clinical psychologist that works with Indigenous people. I understand that despite being strong and resilient, life can be hard and overwhelming at times. Above the surface you are desperately trying to hold it together, below the surface you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. You are always taking care of others, whether it be children, the community, or Indigenous social-political issues and leaving your own self care on the back burner. You've tried different things to try and feel better, but nothing seems to help, leaving you feeling stuck, hopeless, and like things will never change.
I'm an Indigenous clinical psychologist that works with Indigenous people. I understand that despite being strong and resilient, life can be hard and overwhelming at times. Above the surface you are desperately trying to hold it together, below the surface you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. You are always taking care of others, whether it be children, the community, or Indigenous social-political issues and leaving your own self care on the back burner. You've tried different things to try and feel better, but nothing seems to help, leaving you feeling stuck, hopeless, and like things will never change.
Dealing with problematic substance use can leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. There is hope, and you don't have to face this challenge alone. Addiction is a complex issue that requires specialized care. If you or someone close to you is struggling, please reach out. I offer support for individuals dealing with various levels of substance use issues, from misuse to dependence, as well as related mental health concerns. I provide guidance and assistance to family members and friends who may be scared and unsure about what to do. My goal is to offer you compassionate and professional support.
Dealing with problematic substance use can leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. There is hope, and you don't have to face this challenge alone. Addiction is a complex issue that requires specialized care. If you or someone close to you is struggling, please reach out. I offer support for individuals dealing with various levels of substance use issues, from misuse to dependence, as well as related mental health concerns. I provide guidance and assistance to family members and friends who may be scared and unsure about what to do. My goal is to offer you compassionate and professional support.
I offer one-day autism assessments for adults and older adults, with results provided the same day as your full assessment. I am able to do this because autism assessment is a core part of my daily clinical work, and I am deeply passionate about working with high-masking individuals, women, and adults who were overlooked or misdiagnosed earlier in life. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based, with careful attention to the nuanced ways autism can present in adulthood, often alongside anxiety, autistic burnout, or ADHD.
I offer one-day autism assessments for adults and older adults, with results provided the same day as your full assessment. I am able to do this because autism assessment is a core part of my daily clinical work, and I am deeply passionate about working with high-masking individuals, women, and adults who were overlooked or misdiagnosed earlier in life. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-based, with careful attention to the nuanced ways autism can present in adulthood, often alongside anxiety, autistic burnout, or ADHD.
On the outside you look unstoppable. Others admire your strength and resilience. No one seems to notice that beneath the surface, you feel like you are drowning. You’re exhausted from fighting invisible battles. Perhaps you grapple with trust issues, irritability, grief, inexplicable anxiety, feelings of detachment, and isolation. Or maybe you are stuck in cycles of high adrenaline followed by exhaustion, relying on caffeine, sleep aids, or binge eating just to get through the day. What once helped you to survive is now taking a toll, chipping away at your relationships, health, and quality of life.
On the outside you look unstoppable. Others admire your strength and resilience. No one seems to notice that beneath the surface, you feel like you are drowning. You’re exhausted from fighting invisible battles. Perhaps you grapple with trust issues, irritability, grief, inexplicable anxiety, feelings of detachment, and isolation. Or maybe you are stuck in cycles of high adrenaline followed by exhaustion, relying on caffeine, sleep aids, or binge eating just to get through the day. What once helped you to survive is now taking a toll, chipping away at your relationships, health, and quality of life.
I’m Samira Alam, a Registered Psychotherapist who provides a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood as we explore your challenges and struggles together. You may be balancing personal, cultural, and spiritual challenges and struggling with anxiety, burn-out, self-doubt, depression, people-pleasing, life transitions, or complex family dynamics. Maybe you've spent so long being strong for everyone else that you feel disconnected from yourself. As a Muslim, you may be seeking therapy that aligns with your faith and values, a space where your spirituality is understood., not explained.
I’m Samira Alam, a Registered Psychotherapist who provides a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood as we explore your challenges and struggles together. You may be balancing personal, cultural, and spiritual challenges and struggling with anxiety, burn-out, self-doubt, depression, people-pleasing, life transitions, or complex family dynamics. Maybe you've spent so long being strong for everyone else that you feel disconnected from yourself. As a Muslim, you may be seeking therapy that aligns with your faith and values, a space where your spirituality is understood., not explained.
Imagine, you wake up every morning to go to work, but you come home exhausted, you lack energy to do the things you want to do, and you’re afraid to admit you’re unhappy in your career. You don’t understand why you feel dissatisfied, you doubt yourself, and wonder if there’s something wrong with you for feeling this way. It seems like no one else is bothered by the rat race and/ or mundane routines.
Imagine, you wake up every morning to go to work, but you come home exhausted, you lack energy to do the things you want to do, and you’re afraid to admit you’re unhappy in your career. You don’t understand why you feel dissatisfied, you doubt yourself, and wonder if there’s something wrong with you for feeling this way. It seems like no one else is bothered by the rat race and/ or mundane routines.
If you are carrying something heavy in your life, memories, emotions, or experiences that feel hard to hold, you do not have to face it alone. In our work together, we will gently explore your story, honour your feelings, and move at a pace that feels safe. Together, we will set meaningful goals, strengthen your inner resources, and develop practical skills that support growth and healing. My approach is client-centred, trauma-informed, and integrative, with a focus on parts work (IFS). I have supported diverse clients of all ages navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, suicidality, relationships, and many other life challenges.
If you are carrying something heavy in your life, memories, emotions, or experiences that feel hard to hold, you do not have to face it alone. In our work together, we will gently explore your story, honour your feelings, and move at a pace that feels safe. Together, we will set meaningful goals, strengthen your inner resources, and develop practical skills that support growth and healing. My approach is client-centred, trauma-informed, and integrative, with a focus on parts work (IFS). I have supported diverse clients of all ages navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, suicidality, relationships, and many other life challenges.
Through my work in psychotherapy I have come to believe that even within the most difficult experiences and circumstances, each individual has a truly profound capacity for resilience and meaning. I strive to create a supportive and warm environment that allows clients to explore and heal from past trauma, learn and practice slowing life down to foster intentional living, prioritize strengthening connection in their relationships, as well as identify and cultivate their unique strengths.
Through my work in psychotherapy I have come to believe that even within the most difficult experiences and circumstances, each individual has a truly profound capacity for resilience and meaning. I strive to create a supportive and warm environment that allows clients to explore and heal from past trauma, learn and practice slowing life down to foster intentional living, prioritize strengthening connection in their relationships, as well as identify and cultivate their unique strengths.
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what is working and what is deterring you from where you would like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed/focused, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, neuroscience, and mind/body approaches.
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what is working and what is deterring you from where you would like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed/focused, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, neuroscience, and mind/body approaches.
Accepting New Clients! I can help you through relationship challenges and healing (using attachment care) with individuals and couples. An expert in treating insomnia and poor sleep with quick results (2-6 sessions recovery) for most clients. I treat struggles of self-esteem & self-worth, neuro-zestiness, burnout, life transitions, mood issues, and other challenges. With lengthy career experience in palliative care I also work therapeutically with grief, loss and caregiver burnout. I am frightfully clever, and often help make significant breakthroughs where clients have been stuck (including with other therapists) before!
Accepting New Clients! I can help you through relationship challenges and healing (using attachment care) with individuals and couples. An expert in treating insomnia and poor sleep with quick results (2-6 sessions recovery) for most clients. I treat struggles of self-esteem & self-worth, neuro-zestiness, burnout, life transitions, mood issues, and other challenges. With lengthy career experience in palliative care I also work therapeutically with grief, loss and caregiver burnout. I am frightfully clever, and often help make significant breakthroughs where clients have been stuck (including with other therapists) before!
Change is hard, especially when you are doing it on your own. As a psychotherapist and clinical counsellor, I'm passionate about using effective, evidence-based treatments to help clients overcome life challenges, improve emotional wellbeing, and build the life they want. I specialize in working with clients who struggles with emotions, self-judgements, overcontrol, and habitual people pleasing. I work from a compassionate, person-centered approach that focuses on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can AND have the potential to grow, heal, and move towards a life they want.
Change is hard, especially when you are doing it on your own. As a psychotherapist and clinical counsellor, I'm passionate about using effective, evidence-based treatments to help clients overcome life challenges, improve emotional wellbeing, and build the life they want. I specialize in working with clients who struggles with emotions, self-judgements, overcontrol, and habitual people pleasing. I work from a compassionate, person-centered approach that focuses on your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can AND have the potential to grow, heal, and move towards a life they want.
Candice D'Souza | CPTSD | Anxiety | Relationship
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you spend too much time rethinking about the past while feeling anger, shame, sadness, confusion, and guilt? Maybe you were raised by emotionally immature parents, struggle to set boundaries, find yourself in painful codependent relationships, and feel responsible for others’ emotions. You’re always in fight-flight-freeze, and can't break the patterns that keep you stuck. It's infuriating to intellectually know what to do, and not be able to DO it (for long). Your brain is in overdrive and you're stuck in "freeze", numbing out with wine, weed, social media, alcohol, or anything that works
Do you spend too much time rethinking about the past while feeling anger, shame, sadness, confusion, and guilt? Maybe you were raised by emotionally immature parents, struggle to set boundaries, find yourself in painful codependent relationships, and feel responsible for others’ emotions. You’re always in fight-flight-freeze, and can't break the patterns that keep you stuck. It's infuriating to intellectually know what to do, and not be able to DO it (for long). Your brain is in overdrive and you're stuck in "freeze", numbing out with wine, weed, social media, alcohol, or anything that works
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in K1N
200+
Average cost per session
$170
Counsellors in K1N who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Stress |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 80% | SunLife |
| 80% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
| 76% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in K1N see their clients
| 55% | Online Only | |
| 45% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |