Toronto
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Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
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Tenley MacNiel

Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd (she, her)

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Toronto, ON M5B
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Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating periods of change, uncertainty, or increased responsibility. Whether you’re adjusting to new roles, managing complex relationships, or trying to balance the needs of others alongside your own, I recognize how emotionally exhausting and isolating these experiences can feel. Together, we can create space to better understand what you’re carrying and develop ways to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where we can slow things down, and create space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to you. Together, we’ll explore recurring patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and build practical tools that support greater balance, self-awareness, resilience, and alignment with your values.
My approach is collaborative, curious, and grounded in creating a supportive therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply trying to find your footing through a difficult time, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5B

Vancouver, BC V5Y

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As an intern therapist at Alli Therapy, I offer availability Monday to Thursdays and Saturdays.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Stress 
$45 Per Session  
Connect with Tenley MacNiel
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Toronto, ON M5B

Vancouver, BC V5Y

My website
As an intern therapist at Alli Therapy, I offer availability Monday to Thursdays and Saturdays.
I specialize in Life Transitions, Anxiety and Stress 
$45 Per Session  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $45
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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First session is Free; 50-minute individual sessions start at $45; 75 minute individual session starts at $68. Alli Therapy will issue a receipt via email for you to claim through your insurance benefits.
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Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
with questions.
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First session is Free; 50-minute individual sessions start at $45; 75 minute individual session starts at $68. Alli Therapy will issue a receipt via email for you to claim through your insurance benefits.
Photo of Tenley MacNiel, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
with questions.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Katherine Mcnichol (Ontario / 008807) Tenley MacNiel

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Yorkville University, Masters in Counselling Psych

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from McGill University Bachelors of Education / 1998
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Oregon Masters of Sciences in Educational Leadership / 2005
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With over 25 years as an educator, transitioning to counselling felt like a natural move. Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
with questions.
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With over 25 years as an educator, transitioning to counselling felt like a natural move. Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
with questions.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
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Do these issues align with your needs?
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Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
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Do these issues align with your needs?
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Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
with questions.

3 Endorsements

Luisa Fernanda Diaz Flores
Luisa Fernanda Diaz Flores
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Kapina Vijayakaran
Kapina Vijayakaran
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Tenley helps individuals build self-awareness, strengthen coping skills, and navigate challenges with greater resilience, confidence, and clarity.
Brie Champagne
Brie Champagne
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA
Tenley is an attentive and insightful therapist who helps clients feel empowered to embrace change. She creates an environment built on trust, openness, and respect, supporting each client with thoughtfulness, encouragement, and genuine compassion.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I support clients navigating stress, life transitions, and the pressures of balancing life's responsibilities. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and values. Clients often describe feeling heard, supported, and understood in our work together.
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Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
with questions.
"
I support clients navigating stress, life transitions, and the pressures of balancing life's responsibilities. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and values. Clients often describe feeling heard, supported, and understood in our work together.
Photo of Tenley MacNiel, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
with questions.

Location

Primary Location

Toronto, ON M5B

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Additional Location

Vancouver, BC V5Y

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Postal Codes

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As an intern therapist at Alli Therapy, I offer availability Monday to Thursdays and Saturdays.
Photo of Tenley MacNiel, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
"
As an intern therapist at Alli Therapy, I offer availability Monday to Thursdays and Saturdays.
Photo of Tenley MacNiel, Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd
Tenley MacNiel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSc, BEd