Therapists in L1T
You put others first, are kind, hard working, and attuned to the world around you. But what people don’t see is the struggle within. Familiar feelings of guilt, self-doubt, indecision, and inadequacy hover just below the surface. The longer you stay the course, the more invisible you become in your own life. You’ve bottled up your feelings and needs for too long - it's time for change. You don’t have to remain a prisoner to your past, the perceived expectations of others, or to "towing the line" of social norms. I’m here to help you find your voice, sense of self, and to create fulfillment in your life & relationships.
You put others first, are kind, hard working, and attuned to the world around you. But what people don’t see is the struggle within. Familiar feelings of guilt, self-doubt, indecision, and inadequacy hover just below the surface. The longer you stay the course, the more invisible you become in your own life. You’ve bottled up your feelings and needs for too long - it's time for change. You don’t have to remain a prisoner to your past, the perceived expectations of others, or to "towing the line" of social norms. I’m here to help you find your voice, sense of self, and to create fulfillment in your life & relationships.
I offer a safe and collaborative environment where clients can openly explore their challenges and work towards a meaningful, authentic path forward. I prioritize long-term solutions over quick fixes, fostering lasting personal growth and transformation. In my sessions, you will experience a compassionate and understanding approach, a focus on your unique needs and circumstances, expertise in crisis intervention along with mediation and conflict resolution, and a partnership where your voice is integral to the therapeutic process.
I offer a safe and collaborative environment where clients can openly explore their challenges and work towards a meaningful, authentic path forward. I prioritize long-term solutions over quick fixes, fostering lasting personal growth and transformation. In my sessions, you will experience a compassionate and understanding approach, a focus on your unique needs and circumstances, expertise in crisis intervention along with mediation and conflict resolution, and a partnership where your voice is integral to the therapeutic process.
Parents who may want to understand their children better and respond in ways that foster connection rather than tension.
Couples and families who feel a sense of disconnect from their loved ones and themselves. Wanting to rebuild closeness, learn how to communicate more effectively, and find healthier ways to navigate conflict.
The people I work with are often carrying a lot on their shoulders. They may be struggling with anxiety, stress, or burnout from constantly feeling the pressure to meet high expectations — whether from work, family, or themselves.
Other therapists seeking supervision in an individual/dyadic format.
Parents who may want to understand their children better and respond in ways that foster connection rather than tension.
Couples and families who feel a sense of disconnect from their loved ones and themselves. Wanting to rebuild closeness, learn how to communicate more effectively, and find healthier ways to navigate conflict.
The people I work with are often carrying a lot on their shoulders. They may be struggling with anxiety, stress, or burnout from constantly feeling the pressure to meet high expectations — whether from work, family, or themselves.
Other therapists seeking supervision in an individual/dyadic format.
Some days you may feel like life has become too heavy - it’s anxiety that keeps circling in your mind, the weight of past trauma, or adjusting to new health challenges. You may be doing your best to stay strong, but inside, it can feel exhausting and lonely.
My own journey with Islam also influences my approach. After being diagnosed with health conditions, I turned to faith to find a renewed sense of purpose, healing, and balance. Learning to accept Allah’s decree and finding contentment in it became part of my personal path of healing - and this helps me walk alongside clients with greater empathy and care.
Some days you may feel like life has become too heavy - it’s anxiety that keeps circling in your mind, the weight of past trauma, or adjusting to new health challenges. You may be doing your best to stay strong, but inside, it can feel exhausting and lonely.
My own journey with Islam also influences my approach. After being diagnosed with health conditions, I turned to faith to find a renewed sense of purpose, healing, and balance. Learning to accept Allah’s decree and finding contentment in it became part of my personal path of healing - and this helps me walk alongside clients with greater empathy and care.
You feel mentally drained all the time. Nothing seems to go your way. You’re constantly fighting yourself just to get things done, while your family gets in the way, believing things should only be done a certain way. You overanalyze every decision, feeling stuck, and at times you wonder, what’s the point of even trying?
Imagine waking up feeling lighter. More sure of who you are, less tangled in self-doubt. Decisions don’t feel like a battle, and there’s space to breathe, to grow, to just be. Feeling connected to yourself, your choices, your life, without constantly questioning everything.
You feel mentally drained all the time. Nothing seems to go your way. You’re constantly fighting yourself just to get things done, while your family gets in the way, believing things should only be done a certain way. You overanalyze every decision, feeling stuck, and at times you wonder, what’s the point of even trying?
Imagine waking up feeling lighter. More sure of who you are, less tangled in self-doubt. Decisions don’t feel like a battle, and there’s space to breathe, to grow, to just be. Feeling connected to yourself, your choices, your life, without constantly questioning everything.
Are you or your child/teen feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Life can be challenging, and no one should have to face those challenges alone. I’m a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergent experiences such as ADHD and ASD. My practice is grounded in anti-oppressive practices, empathy, authenticity, and the belief that healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and supported. I’ve worked in diverse settings including community organizations, education systems, healthcare, and the youth criminal justice system.
Are you or your child/teen feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Life can be challenging, and no one should have to face those challenges alone. I’m a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and neurodivergent experiences such as ADHD and ASD. My practice is grounded in anti-oppressive practices, empathy, authenticity, and the belief that healing happens when we feel seen, heard, and supported. I’ve worked in diverse settings including community organizations, education systems, healthcare, and the youth criminal justice system.
Hi, I'm Sherelle Schoburgh, a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and the founder of Caring Conversations & Mental Health Services. With over nine years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal. have had the privilege of working with children, youth, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and major life transitions.
Hi, I'm Sherelle Schoburgh, a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and the founder of Caring Conversations & Mental Health Services. With over nine years of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal. have had the privilege of working with children, youth, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, and major life transitions.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to make this first step. Whether you're here for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, seeking support is a powerful decision. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space and I am here to make this process as easy and comfortable as possible for you.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I want to acknowledge the courage it takes to make this first step. Whether you're here for yourself, a friend, or a loved one, seeking support is a powerful decision. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space and I am here to make this process as easy and comfortable as possible for you.
You love your child with all your heart, but the challenges of parenting a neurodivergent child can sometimes leave you feeling drained and unsure of how to move forward. You’re balancing your child’s needs with your own, but the constant stress is taking a toll. You want to feel calm, confident, and in control again, but don’t know where to start. Together, we’ll create practical solutions to help you reduce stress, restore balance, and find peace within yourself and your family.
You love your child with all your heart, but the challenges of parenting a neurodivergent child can sometimes leave you feeling drained and unsure of how to move forward. You’re balancing your child’s needs with your own, but the constant stress is taking a toll. You want to feel calm, confident, and in control again, but don’t know where to start. Together, we’ll create practical solutions to help you reduce stress, restore balance, and find peace within yourself and your family.
My name is Nicola Forde and I provide a culturally responsive and anti-oppressive therapeutic space where vulnerability is recognized as a strength and a key to healing and connection. With over 25 years of social work experience, I have supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, caregiver burnout, grief, and systemic barriers. My approach is warm, client-centered, and solution-focused, integrating evidence-based modalities.
The journey of life is sometimes filled with challenges. I look forward to supporting you on that journey.
My name is Nicola Forde and I provide a culturally responsive and anti-oppressive therapeutic space where vulnerability is recognized as a strength and a key to healing and connection. With over 25 years of social work experience, I have supported individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, caregiver burnout, grief, and systemic barriers. My approach is warm, client-centered, and solution-focused, integrating evidence-based modalities.
The journey of life is sometimes filled with challenges. I look forward to supporting you on that journey.
Dharshie Vimaleswaran
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Maybe stress has been piling up—school, work, relationships, parenting, or just trying to keep everything together. You might feel stuck in negative thought patterns, weighed down by anxiety, or caught between past experiences and your hopes for the future. It’s not always easy to talk about these things, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and find new ways to move forward.
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Maybe stress has been piling up—school, work, relationships, parenting, or just trying to keep everything together. You might feel stuck in negative thought patterns, weighed down by anxiety, or caught between past experiences and your hopes for the future. It’s not always easy to talk about these things, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy can be a space to slow down, reflect, and find new ways to move forward.
Hi, I’m Melissa! My goal is to create a warm and supportive space where you feel comfortable exploring challenges, building resilience, and making meaningful changes. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where every client feels seen, heard, and valued. I believe therapy should be empowering, and uplifting. I offer therapy tailored to your unique needs, including faith-based psychotherapy for those who want to integrate their spiritual beliefs into the healing process. If faith isn’t part of your journey, that’s okay too—I honor all perspectives and focus on approaches that align with your values.
Hi, I’m Melissa! My goal is to create a warm and supportive space where you feel comfortable exploring challenges, building resilience, and making meaningful changes. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where every client feels seen, heard, and valued. I believe therapy should be empowering, and uplifting. I offer therapy tailored to your unique needs, including faith-based psychotherapy for those who want to integrate their spiritual beliefs into the healing process. If faith isn’t part of your journey, that’s okay too—I honor all perspectives and focus on approaches that align with your values.
Life can feel overwhelming, and that’s okay—you don’t have to face it alone. I work with people at all stages in life, supporting those navigating anxiety, low mood, stress, and everyday challenges that can make it hard to feel like your best self. In our sessions, we’ll explore what’s standing in the way of a meaningful, fulfilling life and build practical strategies, coping tools, and skills to help you feel grounded, understood, and confident handling whatever comes your way. I strive to create a space that feels welcoming, safe, and supportive, where you can feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow with confidence.
Life can feel overwhelming, and that’s okay—you don’t have to face it alone. I work with people at all stages in life, supporting those navigating anxiety, low mood, stress, and everyday challenges that can make it hard to feel like your best self. In our sessions, we’ll explore what’s standing in the way of a meaningful, fulfilling life and build practical strategies, coping tools, and skills to help you feel grounded, understood, and confident handling whatever comes your way. I strive to create a space that feels welcoming, safe, and supportive, where you can feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow with confidence.
Do you feel deeply—sometimes more than the people around you? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, anxious, highly sensitive, or carrying pain from childhood that you’ve never had space to process. You might seem strong but privately feel exhausted from holding so much, often with guilt for needing support. Many of my clients want to feel calmer, clearer, & more steady inside. Therapy can help you understand your emotions, soften old patterns, let go of guilt, and finally feel grounded & supported in a way you’ve long needed. You deserve support that doesn’t require you to keep pushing through, minimizing yourself, or doing it all alone.
Do you feel deeply—sometimes more than the people around you? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, anxious, highly sensitive, or carrying pain from childhood that you’ve never had space to process. You might seem strong but privately feel exhausted from holding so much, often with guilt for needing support. Many of my clients want to feel calmer, clearer, & more steady inside. Therapy can help you understand your emotions, soften old patterns, let go of guilt, and finally feel grounded & supported in a way you’ve long needed. You deserve support that doesn’t require you to keep pushing through, minimizing yourself, or doing it all alone.
I believe that no single experience defines us entirely and that we’re all capable of building resilience and fostering change. Whether you're feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward, unmotivated and struggling to feel accomplished, or feeling alone and seeking meaningful change, together we can navigate a compassionate process of untangling the knots to pave the way for longstanding healing and growth.
I believe that no single experience defines us entirely and that we’re all capable of building resilience and fostering change. Whether you're feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward, unmotivated and struggling to feel accomplished, or feeling alone and seeking meaningful change, together we can navigate a compassionate process of untangling the knots to pave the way for longstanding healing and growth.
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that no longer serve you? Perhaps you're exhausted from overthinking and feeling on edge. Maybe you're weighed down by the demands of life and are feeling drained or unmotivated.
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns that no longer serve you? Perhaps you're exhausted from overthinking and feeling on edge. Maybe you're weighed down by the demands of life and are feeling drained or unmotivated.
When life feels overwhelming, it can be hard to see things clearly or know what steps to take next. Sometimes the most helpful thing is to slow down, take a breath, and create space to understand what’s really going on.
When life feels overwhelming, it can be hard to see things clearly or know what steps to take next. Sometimes the most helpful thing is to slow down, take a breath, and create space to understand what’s really going on.
In therapy, meaningful change begins, and you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re feeling stuck from stress, relationship challenges, or the pressure of balancing life’s demands therapy offers a space to untangle the mess and focus on what matters most to you.
We’ll work together to explore what’s holding you back and build tools to help you move forward. Whether your goals include setting boundaries, managing emotions more effectively, or finding clarity and confidence in your decisions, our work will center on your unique experiences and aspirations.
In therapy, meaningful change begins, and you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re feeling stuck from stress, relationship challenges, or the pressure of balancing life’s demands therapy offers a space to untangle the mess and focus on what matters most to you.
We’ll work together to explore what’s holding you back and build tools to help you move forward. Whether your goals include setting boundaries, managing emotions more effectively, or finding clarity and confidence in your decisions, our work will center on your unique experiences and aspirations.
Accepting New Clients. Reaching out can feel vulnerable but sometimes we need a non judgmental, caring ally to support us through life's challenges. I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples to help guide you towards improved quality of life and more satisfying relationships. I will be there to support you in working through the anxieties, traumas, behaviours or negative habits that may have you unsatisfied. Together we can look at the troublesome areas of your life and co-create awareness, coping skills, improved communication, positive behavioural change, and building capacity.
Accepting New Clients. Reaching out can feel vulnerable but sometimes we need a non judgmental, caring ally to support us through life's challenges. I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples to help guide you towards improved quality of life and more satisfying relationships. I will be there to support you in working through the anxieties, traumas, behaviours or negative habits that may have you unsatisfied. Together we can look at the troublesome areas of your life and co-create awareness, coping skills, improved communication, positive behavioural change, and building capacity.
Life is a journey of growth, and meaningful change often begins with reflection. Therapy is not only for when things go wrong—it can also help strengthen emotional wellness, build healthy coping skills, and prepare you for life’s challenges before they become overwhelming. When difficulties arise, therapy can provide support, clarity, and resilience. I offer compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors your identity, values, and faith. Together, we’ll explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward healing so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Life is a journey of growth, and meaningful change often begins with reflection. Therapy is not only for when things go wrong—it can also help strengthen emotional wellness, build healthy coping skills, and prepare you for life’s challenges before they become overwhelming. When difficulties arise, therapy can provide support, clarity, and resilience. I offer compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors your identity, values, and faith. Together, we’ll explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward healing so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in L1T
100+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in L1T who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 96% | Social Anxiety |
| 96% | Health Anxiety |
| 96% | Driving Anxiety |
| 93% | Depression |
| 84% | Stress |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | Green Shield Canada |
| 77% | Manulife |
| 75% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in L1T see their clients
| 61% | In Person and Online | |
| 39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 18% | Male |