Victoria Dorey (she/her) is a gentle and compassionate human, walking alongside clients in their journey towards self-compassion and healing. Victoria grounds her practice in her over ten years of experience in the social services field, ongoing training opportunities, as well as the wisdom of her own lived experience.
With a commitment to anti-oppression, safety and consent, Victoria works with her clients to co-create an authentic space for healing. As a fat and queer identified therapist, she is experienced in helping clients navigate complex interpersonal and systemic challenges.
Victoria is passionate in working with folks struggling with self worth, shame and body image. She specializes in working with fat and larger-bodied folks develop a more neutral and accepting relationship with their body. Victoria is also trained in helping folks process and heal complex and relational trauma. She is skilled in guiding clients through the depths of their healing with patience and care.
With an eclectic professional background, Victoria has developed unique skills in working with folks in unhealthy relationships, as well as those struggling with binge eating. She values empathy, social justice and a sense of common humanity in her work to foster connection and compassion.
When she’s not in the virtual office, Victoria spends her time with her loved ones, especially snuggling with her pups! She is an enthusiastic watcher of cooking competition shows and enjoys live music, theatre and escape rooms.
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Ken McIntosh (he/him) is a kind, gentle and compassionate therapist who is passionate about supporting folks of all ages to live a more calm, connected and authentic life. Ken loves helping his clients identify their individual goals, rather than imposing a predetermined agenda on them.
Utilizing an eclectic approach, Ken creates a comfortable and safe space for his clients, offering education, insights, compassion, and an analysis of past and present experiences that impact them. By engaging in this therapeutic journey, Ken’s clients reclaim their autonomy and freedom from past traumas, working to accept themselves without shame.
Ken specializes in supporting individuals dealing with issues of low self-esteem, shame, sexuality, anxiety and depression, among other concerns. As a queer identified therapist, Ken has both professional and lived experience navigating religious trauma, and the “coming out” experience, as well.
Furthermore, with specialized training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Ken can provide therapy and skills training that helps clients learn to manage difficult emotions, self-harm and suicidal ideation. He also has familiarity with gamer mental health and online communities, and enjoys working with folks with these lived experiences, as well.
When Ken isn’t in the virtual office, you can find him engaging in his self-proclaimed “nerdy hobbies”. He enjoys playing board games, video games, watching fantasy shows and is forever in the pursuit of learning (he is currently enrolled in a second masters program!).
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Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken (she/her) is a Naturopathic Doctor, an author (Create Calm: The Professional’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety), and mom, among other roles. With over 10+ years of experience providing clients with naturopathic care, she combines her professional expertise, and lived experiences to serve her clients well.
Dr. Katie is a compassionate and caring Naturopath, guiding folks on their journey of healing and wellness. She is passionate about helping folks take back control of their lives, find inner peace, and make decisions for their health from a caring and loving place, rather than from a fearful or self-critical perspective.
She supports clients struggling with their health and habits, and specializes in working with folks dealing with anxiety and mood issues; hormonal disruptions caused by premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, and perimenopause; as well as concussion symptoms and other traumatic brain injuries. However, this isn’t an exhaustive list of what Dr. Katie can support you with, as she’s a well rounded clinician. She takes a strengths-based and compassion-focused approach, using lifestyle medicine, nutritional counselling, natural supplements, elements of the cognitive-behavioural approach and blood work assessments to help her clients feel their absolute best.
When she’s not in the virtual office, Dr. Katie likes to spend quality time with her family, including her “mini-me”. She loves to cook, play board games
with friends and sing Soprano in her local choir.
Dr. Katie has evening and weekday appointments available. Whether you’re looking for a consultation or a session, she’d love to help you on your journey to feeling better. Book your appointment today!
Dr. Katie Thomson Aitken (she/her) is a Naturopathic Doctor, an author (Create Calm: The Professi...
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Daniel Lee (he/him) is a passionate advocate for healing and growth, ready to guide his clients on their journey towards self-discovery and empowerment. Daniel brings a wealth of professional knowledge and lived experience to his practice.
As a queer identified therapist with a deep-rooted passion for social justice, Daniel is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all backgrounds to explore therapy, discuss their mental health, and pursue self-actualization.
Whether you identify as queer, BIPOC, or an ally, Daniel is here to support you every step of the way.
With years of experience under his belt, Daniel specializes in helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, high stress situations, emotional regulation issues, and low self-esteem, among other concerns. Additionally, as a trained career counsellor, he enjoys helping his clients find meaning and purpose in their work, and excel in their careers. Overall, Daniel is well-equipped to guide teens and adults towards their goals and aspirations, helping them to live a life that feels good for them.
But Daniel’s expertise doesn’t stop there. He’s also uniquely positioned to support individuals navigating spirituality, and a faith deconstruction, offering compassionate guidance through difficult life situations, faith-based trauma, and the often turbulent journey towards self-acceptance and reconciliation.
Drawing from a diverse and eclectic toolkit of therapeutic modalities, Daniel operates from a client-centered, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based lens.
When he’s not in the virtual office, Daniel is cooking fantastic meals for his family and friends, trying out new restaurants, catching his favourite band live, or singing karaoke.
With evening and weekend appointments available, scheduling a session with Daniel is as convenient as it gets. Feel free to reach out and book a consultation or session today!
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Max McKenzie (they/them) is a genuine and compassionate therapist who melds their science and counselling psychology background in the work that they do. Max loves helping their clients understand and accept both themselves and others more deeply, which can contribute to healthier relationships, and an improved sense of overall wellbeing.
As a gender-diverse and queer identified therapist, Max has both professional and lived experience navigating a system that often “others” folks that don’t fit into the societal norms. Max can be your ally as you learn to thrive in a system that often oppresses.
Max is passionate about working with folks who are struggling with their self-esteem and confidence, ADHD diagnosis and symptoms, anxiety and issues with anger, life transitions, and their relationships, among other concerns. As well, Max guides people to reconnect with their younger selves and heal the emotional wounds they hold, helps people understand their painful relationship patterns and begin to shift them, and supports folks by demystifying taboo topics like sex and pornography use which helps to heal the associated shame.
Max endeavours to create a place where the client gets to lead, and supports folks however they choose to show up in the world. They offer insight and help clients learn skills through a flexible, collaborative approach.
When Max isn’t in the virtual office, they’re organizing events for their local Pride organization, working on their wellness business, and engaging in personal growth. Max also makes their family and community a priority, and loves spending quality time nurturing these relationships.
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Cher Canonizado (she/her) is a trusted partner on her clients’ journey to healing and self-discovery. With over 14+ years of experience in the field, Cher brings a wealth of wisdom and compassion to her practice.
Whether grappling with relationship issues, processing difficult emotions, or embarking on a journey of self-discovery, Cher is here to support her clients every step of the way. Drawing from a diverse toolkit of interventions and theories, Cher tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.
Cher is well-versed in supporting individuals struggling with addiction, self-harm, depression, anxiety, stress, and a myriad of other challenges, including various forms of trauma and abuse. She also specializes in supporting individuals through the tumultuous transitions of adolescence and young adulthood. Cher has helped countless clients navigate the complexities of this pivotal stage of life.
She believes that trust and empathy are the cornerstones of effective therapy, and she takes a flexible, client-centered approach to her practice, ensuring that each individual feels heard, understood, and valued. Every session with Cher is trauma-informed and rooted in a strengths-based perspective, empowering her clients to tap into your inner resilience and wisdom.
When she’s not in the virtual office, Cher spends her time with her loved ones (including her fur-babies), keeps active outside and on the ice, cooks Instagram worthy meals, and plays music.
Cher is currently accepting new clients with daytime and evening availability. Feel free to reach out and book a consultation or session today!
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Kristie Brassard (she/her) is the heart and spirit behind Kaleidoscope Counselling Collective. With over 14+ years of experience as a Registered Social Worker, Kristie brings a blend of compassion, wisdom, and lightheartedness to her practice.
In her role as Founder & Clinical Director of this organization, Kristie wears many hats, but her focus always remains on fostering authentic connections and guiding clients towards growth and healing.
Whether she’s supporting individuals overwhelmed by life’s challenges, helping couples navigate rough patches, or assisting clients in exploring their identities and relationships, Kristie approaches each session with a blend of empathy, insight, and authenticity.
Beyond her clinical work, she also extends her expertise to provide clinical supervision and consultation for fellow professionals in the field.
Her approach is as diverse as the individuals she serves, drawing from an eclectic mix of interventions, theories, lived experience, and intuition to tailor her support to each client’s unique journey.
At this time, Kristie is not accepting new clients.
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Anna Riddell (she/her) is a compassionate and kind therapist, guiding her clients on their journey of healing and growth. Anna combines her professional expertise with a down-to-earth approach that makes therapy feel comfortable and safe.
She’s passionate about supporting couples struggling with communication, infidelity, intimacy, blended families and/or parenting. She works with folks in relationships to help them heal, grow and repair their connection. Anna works with monogamous and poly-amorous folks, of all sexualities and genders. She also supports individual pre-teens, teens & adults with many different concerns, including issues with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, life transitions, etc.
Anna has a special interest in working with folks who identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, ADD, Learning Disabilities, etc.), 2S-LGBTQIA+ and allies. She also loves working with educators and parents, as she is both a mom and a certified school teacher!
Fueled by her passion for social justice and equality, Anna approaches her work from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based perspective. In her sessions, Anna’s goal is simple: to help you feel seen, heard, and understood.
When she’s not in the virtual office, Anna is spending time with her kiddo and loved ones, salsa dancing, getting outdoors and reading graphic novels.
Anna is currently accepting new clients, and has daytime, evening and weekend appointments available. Book today!
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Yael Shoham (she/her) is a Master of Social Work Intern Therapist providing services for our Affordable Therapy Program. Yael completed a bachelor degree in 2015 and has worked in people-oriented and creative industries since then. She loves supporting folks who are wanting to learn, grow and discover more about themselves. She brings a lovely foundation of education and lived experience, as well as bilingual abilities (english & hebrew), to her placement with Kaleidoscope Counselling Collective.
As a self-identified neurodivergent and queer person, with a previously debilitating disability, Yael is deeply passionate about destigmatization and self-acceptance. She believes that our society is filled with preconceived ideas, and that it’s crucial to unpack the disparity between societal expectations and our personal desires in order to find the right balance to navigate the world effectively. She advocates for using empathy and personalized approaches for each client, and believes that holistic methods that consider the individual, their past, and environment are essential for identifying and working towards therapeutic goals.
Yael has a special interest in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, sex & intimacy, and relationships. She also wants to support folks who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD and neuro-divergence, identity issues, non-monogamy, and disabilities.
Yael is always learning and growing, personally and professionally. She has pursued extra training in trauma, interpersonal violence, cultural diversity, psychosocial pathology, social work ethics, etc.
Outside of her education and clinical work, Yael enjoys spending time with her loved ones and her senior pup. Whether it be playing games and having movie nights in, or spending time laughing with friends, a mix of cozy and outgoing keeps her recharged.
Yael will be mentored by her supervisor, Kristie Brassard MSW, and is happy to offer therapy sessions at a more affordable rate. Book a consultation or session today!
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