Transgender Therapists in Nunavut
Islai is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with queer, trans, and genderdiverse folk who are struggling to connect with themselves and others. They also specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals experiencing life transitions. Islai works from an anti-oppressive framework and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
Islai is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with queer, trans, and genderdiverse folk who are struggling to connect with themselves and others. They also specialize in supporting neurodiverse individuals experiencing life transitions. Islai works from an anti-oppressive framework and offers sex-positive, kink-friendly, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationship counselling.
Shift Collab | Great therapy, better humans.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hey you, I see you scrolling. I get it, looking for a therapist is overwhelming. You’re reading bio after bio, wondering who actually gets it and who will make therapy feel like a conversation, not a chore. Let’s make this easier. At Shift Collab, we help Canadians build the lives they want—one session at a time. Our handpicked therapists, with an average of 10+ years of experience, offer personalized, expert care. No endless searching, no guesswork—just real support that fits your life.
Hey you, I see you scrolling. I get it, looking for a therapist is overwhelming. You’re reading bio after bio, wondering who actually gets it and who will make therapy feel like a conversation, not a chore. Let’s make this easier. At Shift Collab, we help Canadians build the lives they want—one session at a time. Our handpicked therapists, with an average of 10+ years of experience, offer personalized, expert care. No endless searching, no guesswork—just real support that fits your life.
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools. www.canadaonlinetherapy.com
The ability to connect with you is a true privilege, blessing. I have deep passion to consistently improve, offer the highest standards of services, my approach is individualized, culturally, context sensitive. I work with children, teens, students, new graduates, individuals, couples, families. I treat anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, post trauma, assist those in life changes. I see my role to create a safe, warm, non judgemental, relaxed space so you find your best self, be motivated to work on your own, carrying out compassion, empathy, a clear understanding of a therapy approach, tools. www.canadaonlinetherapy.com
We offer Integrative Therapy in a holistic and non-judgemental approach,tailoring my work to the unique needs of every client.We specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults.We assist individuals and couples with overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression,anger communication breakdowns,stresses due to changing life circumstances,family disruption, childhood traumas,losses, relocation and illness.We nurture our skills in both individual and relation therapy.Our goal is to help clients acquire new coping skills and overcome obstacles in your path in a supportive and judgement free environment.
We offer Integrative Therapy in a holistic and non-judgemental approach,tailoring my work to the unique needs of every client.We specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults.We assist individuals and couples with overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression,anger communication breakdowns,stresses due to changing life circumstances,family disruption, childhood traumas,losses, relocation and illness.We nurture our skills in both individual and relation therapy.Our goal is to help clients acquire new coping skills and overcome obstacles in your path in a supportive and judgement free environment.
Dr. Juliana Tobon received her PhD from the University of Western Ontario and completed her predoctoral training at CAMH in the Child, Youth and Family Program. She has worked in various hospital and primary care settings with clients from childhood through age 65. She takes an empathetic and client-centred approach to her practice and will ensure that each client is connected with the most appropriate, accessible and evidence-based treatment. Dr. Tobon is credentialed as a CACBT-ACTCC Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. She is also registered to provide services for residents of Nunavut and Yukon.
Dr. Juliana Tobon received her PhD from the University of Western Ontario and completed her predoctoral training at CAMH in the Child, Youth and Family Program. She has worked in various hospital and primary care settings with clients from childhood through age 65. She takes an empathetic and client-centred approach to her practice and will ensure that each client is connected with the most appropriate, accessible and evidence-based treatment. Dr. Tobon is credentialed as a CACBT-ACTCC Certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. She is also registered to provide services for residents of Nunavut and Yukon.
Helene Eldegard (Nordic Psychology Inc.)
Psychologist, R Psyc
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Iqaluit, NU X0A
I am a Registered Psychologist specializing in relationship and couples counselling. I work with couples on a variety of obstacles in their relationship, such as a breakdown of communication, recurring arguments, life transitions, disconnect between partners, and intimacy issues. I also specialize in working with adult individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship/communication difficulties. I currently also offer external supervision for Registered Provisional Psychologists.
I am a Registered Psychologist specializing in relationship and couples counselling. I work with couples on a variety of obstacles in their relationship, such as a breakdown of communication, recurring arguments, life transitions, disconnect between partners, and intimacy issues. I also specialize in working with adult individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship/communication difficulties. I currently also offer external supervision for Registered Provisional Psychologists.
Shayla S Dube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RCSW, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Iqaluit, NU X0A
Waitlist for new clients
Wamukelekile, Sabona—Welcome, We see you, and We honor your presence here! I am a Bantu African-Canadian woman with 20 years of experience walking alongside people from all walks of life, holding space for their sacred stories and healing journeys with humility, compassion and curiosity. I am dedicated to de-pathologizing and re-humanizing mental health, embracing and honoring people in their authentic wholeness. While my focus is on supporting racialized as Black, Indigenous and other racial equity-seeking peoples navigating identity-based, intergenerational, cultural and racial traumas, I welcome anyone aligned with my values.
Wamukelekile, Sabona—Welcome, We see you, and We honor your presence here! I am a Bantu African-Canadian woman with 20 years of experience walking alongside people from all walks of life, holding space for their sacred stories and healing journeys with humility, compassion and curiosity. I am dedicated to de-pathologizing and re-humanizing mental health, embracing and honoring people in their authentic wholeness. While my focus is on supporting racialized as Black, Indigenous and other racial equity-seeking peoples navigating identity-based, intergenerational, cultural and racial traumas, I welcome anyone aligned with my values.
I feel incredibly grateful to be able to sit with clients and support them in some of the hardest times of their lives. I bring a compassionate, calm and accepting energy to every session, ensuring that you feel safe and heard. I always welcome the difficult conversations, as I know this is where healing begins. My style of therapy is informal and client-centered, responsive to each person’s unique needs. Our problems of today are often rooted in our hurt from yesterday. Being able to explore our past from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused lens helps us find meaning, connection and hope for the future.
I feel incredibly grateful to be able to sit with clients and support them in some of the hardest times of their lives. I bring a compassionate, calm and accepting energy to every session, ensuring that you feel safe and heard. I always welcome the difficult conversations, as I know this is where healing begins. My style of therapy is informal and client-centered, responsive to each person’s unique needs. Our problems of today are often rooted in our hurt from yesterday. Being able to explore our past from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused lens helps us find meaning, connection and hope for the future.
Operating virtually across Ontario and Nunavut. There are many reasons to enter therapy, whether it is to improve relational dynamics or to improve the relationship you have with yourself. Change is inevitable. Therapy provides an opportunity to shape the change you want with insight and intention and at a faster rate than if you simply allow time to make the change for you. While therapy can be hard, non-judgement and humour help make the process engaging and enriching.
Operating virtually across Ontario and Nunavut. There are many reasons to enter therapy, whether it is to improve relational dynamics or to improve the relationship you have with yourself. Change is inevitable. Therapy provides an opportunity to shape the change you want with insight and intention and at a faster rate than if you simply allow time to make the change for you. While therapy can be hard, non-judgement and humour help make the process engaging and enriching.
Transgender Counsellors
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.