Counselling
Our Model
The counsellors in our Community of Practice are Registered Social Workers (RSW) and Registered Psychotherapists (RP), licensed to work with residents of Ontario.
Counsellors are independent practitioners who manage their own schedules and caseloads.
We do not have a centralized intake.
All counsellors offer low-cost, short-term counselling (max. 12 sessions) to reduce wait times and increase access for as many people as possible.
Learn more about our model in our FAQs
Counselling is currently online only.
Are you eligible?
Our mission is to reduce barriers and increase access for individuals who are facing financial barriers in accessing mental health supports.
Click here to find out if you’re eligible for counselling through Hard Feelings.
Session Fees
Individual:
$70 – $100 per session
Couples/Families:
$110 – $130 per session
Counselling fees may be covered by student or employee extended health benefits plans.
Note: Some therapists are legally required to charge sales tax in addition to our session fees.
How to Book
1. Think about your goals for counselling.
Not sure? Here’s a list of questions to ask yourself.
2. Take a look at the counsellor profiles below. You can filter counsellors by availability and issue.
3. Send an email to the counsellor you would like to work with, requesting an appointment.
Here’s a list of questions to ask a counsellor.
Not sure who might be the right fit for you? Email Elise Meertens at elise@hardfeelings.org to get support in connecting with a counsellor – we’re happy to help!
The Hard Feelings Community of Practice
Browse by specialty and/or counsellor availability
Anand Jaggernauth
DTATI, RP
Anand is a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, life transitions, uncertainty, and identity.
PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL
Direct billing available
Anjana Magapu
MSW, RSW
Anjana is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, and mood symptoms following life changes.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Direct billing available
Ary Maharaj
MEd in Counselling & Psychotherapy, RP (Qualifying)
Ary is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who specializes in exploring identity, difficult emotions, and unhelpful coping mechanisms.
PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL
Aviva Bellman
MSW, RSW
Aviva is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in anxiety, depression, people-pleasing, codependence, burnout and couples therapy.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Caitriona Keown
MEd, CCC, RP
Caitriona is a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, depression, and breast cancer.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Direct billing available
Caroline Lock
MSW, RSW
Caroline is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in codependency, anxiety, burnout, diabetes and other autoimmune conditions, and people affected by a loved one's addiction.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Direct billing available
Jennifer Servinis
LLB, MSW, RSW
Jennifer is a Registered Social Worker who supports couples and families navigating relationship and communication challenges, family transitions, and parenting.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
In-person sessions available
Jessica Milette
MSW, RSW
Jessica is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in grief and loss, burnout, caregiver support, life uncertainty and life transitions.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Direct billing available
Julia Kundakci
MSW, RSW
Julia is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in supporting individuals in exploring anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress.
PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL
Justin Goddard
MA, EdD (in progress), RP
Justin is a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in supporting folks who are struggling to regulate their emotions.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Kate Fraser
MSW, RSW
Kate is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and grief and loss.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Kate Scowen
MSW, RSW
Kate is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in depression, existential questioning, and relationship issues.
PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL
In-person sessions available
Leslie Williams
MA, CCC, RP
Leslie is a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL
Natasha Busic
MSW, RSW
Natasha is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in substance use, emotion regulation, life transitions, relationship issues, and self-esteem.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Niles Patel
MSW, RSW
Niles is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief and loss, and working with couples.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Rebekah Otim
MSW, RSW
Rebekah is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in unpacking identity, bi- and multi-racial experiences, spirituality, trauma, impacts of colonialism, alternative relationship structures and substance use.
PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL
Sital Parmer
MSW, RSW
Sital is a Registered Social Worker who specializes in trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, life adjustments, and developing self-insight.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Sonya V. Thursby
DTATI, RP
Sonya is a Registered Psychotherapist and Professional Art Therapist who specializes in life transitions, anxiety, stress, identity and relationship issues, and disordered eating behaviours.
PRACTICE IS OPEN FOR NEW CLIENTS
Direct billing available
What is a Community of Practice?
Counsellors in our Community of Practice are independent practitioners, and are not employees of Hard Feelings. All counsellors are registered with their professional college and carry private liability insurance.
To ensure that counsellors in our Community of Practice have the support they need, they have access to monthly peer consultation and professional trainings, ongoing learning opportunities, and clinical supports.
A note about privacy:
Hard Feelings is not the Health Information Custodian (HIC) for clients who are receiving counselling through our Community of Practice.
Please do not share private health information through our email addresses or phone number listed on our website.
If you have a client inquiry, please contact counsellors directly.