Toronto
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Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
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Karley Persall

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP

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Available online only
Toronto, ON M5A
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Living with "borderline personality disorder" (BPD) can be isolating, confusing, and exhausting. So can seeking support — especially if we have experienced stigma, shaming, or felt misunderstood in the mainstream mental health world. I believe it doesn’t have to be this way, and I work to offer support and information for people with BPD that honours and accepts the many different ways we can show up in the world. Our work together will be co-created, rather than defined or directed by me. It will be a space where you have the opportunity to talk, feel, process, and grow.
Together we can also work on building your capacity to be more in tune with your body’s messages that relate to your emotional experience. As a trauma counsellor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I will gently challenge you to slow down enough to notice yourself, and through this, to facilitate a new experience in your nervous system.
Let’s find new ways for you to be your true self. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing how we might work together to build a life worth living. Reach out if you'd like to learn more and connect!
Karley Persall now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5A

Kingston, ON K7L

My website
Sessions are offered through Zoom and we can meet at a time that works for you, daytime or evening.
I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Addiction and Sexual Abuse 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Feel free to reach out by email with any questions you might have - I look forward to hearing from you!
Karley Persall
Connect with Karley Persall
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5A

Kingston, ON K7L

My website
Sessions are offered through Zoom and we can meet at a time that works for you, daytime or evening.
I specialize in Borderline Personality (BPD), Addiction and Sexual Abuse 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Feel free to reach out by email with any questions you might have - I look forward to hearing from you!
Karley Persall

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

e-Transfer

Insurance

  • Any/Out-of-network Insurance
  • First Nations Health Authority
  • Green Shield Canada
  • Manulife
  • Medavie Blue Cross
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I offer sliding scale so that we can make your counselling experience as sustainable as possible. Payments are made by e-transfer. I provide receipts so you can be reimbursed through insurance, and I am also an NIHB approved provider and can do direct billing.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I offer sliding scale so that we can make your counselling experience as sustainable as possible. Payments are made by e-transfer. I provide receipts so you can be reimbursed through insurance, and I am also an NIHB approved provider and can do direct billing.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 854108 Karley Persall

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Attended McGill University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2025

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Somatic Experiencing International 2024
  • Degree/Diploma from Mohawk College Concurrent Disorders / 2020
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I have over 10 years of experience supporting survivors of violence who are navigating the various impacts that trauma has had on their life, such as relationship issues, addictions, overwhelming emotions, and difficulty feeling alive.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I have over 10 years of experience supporting survivors of violence who are navigating the various impacts that trauma has had on their life, such as relationship issues, addictions, overwhelming emotions, and difficulty feeling alive.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Life Coaching
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I weave nervous system education & support into other modalities, such as dialectical behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing, to provide a well-rounded and trauma-informed approach to navigating borderline personality disorder and related difficulties.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I weave nervous system education & support into other modalities, such as dialectical behaviour therapy and motivational interviewing, to provide a well-rounded and trauma-informed approach to navigating borderline personality disorder and related difficulties.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

4 Endorsements

Soulco therapy — Relational Somatic CPTSD Therapy
Soulco therapy — Relational Somatic CPTSD Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCC, CCC, SEP
Karley's compassionate approach and her commitment to co-creating a therapeutic journey empowers clients to feel seen and respected. She creates such a safe space for healing that truly helps individuals connect with their true selves. Highly recommend her
Jeannine Marlys Corbiere
Jeannine Marlys Corbiere
RN
Karley is understanding and nonjudgemental. If you want someone to meet you where you are and provide a space for all the parts of you to feel welcome, then you want to work with Karley. She has a gentle and honest approach to support your growth.
Jodie-Ann Muckler
Jodie-Ann Muckler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SCC, TS
Karley is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about her craft, and holds a warm, supportive and transformative space for her clients as they navigate their healing journeys. I am grateful to learn from her wisdom, and highly recommend her!
Nicole Persall
Nicole Persall
Counsellor, MEd, RCC

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Sessions with me involve a combination of emotion-focused and somatic experiencing techniques. This means we are working to understand your inner emotional experience while working to stay present. Weaving in dialectical behaviour therapy skills, especially mindfulness, we can work together to find a way for you to feel less controlled by your emotions.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Sessions with me involve a combination of emotion-focused and somatic experiencing techniques. This means we are working to understand your inner emotional experience while working to stay present. Weaving in dialectical behaviour therapy skills, especially mindfulness, we can work together to find a way for you to feel less controlled by your emotions.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Toronto, ON M5A

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

Kingston, ON K7L

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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Sessions are offered through Zoom and we can meet at a time that works for you, daytime or evening.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
"
Sessions are offered through Zoom and we can meet at a time that works for you, daytime or evening.
Photo of Karley Persall, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP
Karley Persall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SEP