Taking that first step to embark on therapy can be exciting. You are beginning a journey of self-discovery, and I strive to be an integral part of that process for you as your counsellor. Many challenging and profound experiences are often life-changing, and healing and growth can result from them. I hope to support and help you cross the bridge from where you are and where you want to see yourself and gain insights and wisdom about your personal journey.
Offering you a healing space with intelligence and heart. I bring over 30 years of experience working with individuals and groups to you as a counsellor, coach, and family constellations facilitator. My style is warm and empathic, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, LGBTQ+ friendly, poly-amory friendly, and spiritually aware. I bring a range of modalities to be able to tailor the approach that is right for you.
I truly believe that each individual is the expert on their life and holds the potential to heal through their inner strength and wisdom to improve the quality of their life. With validation, compassion, and trust in the therapeutic relationship, I can help individuals heal from past trauma and support them in navigating through emotional complexities and life transitions, enhancing their quality of life and well-being.
I genuinely believe that in life, what might seem like a setback, can often be the best thing for us. There is always a silver lining or a meaning to be found in the suffering we experience. We are not our feelings, thoughts, experiences, or our darkest days. We are always, at any given time, whole, worthy beings. If you've fallen out of touch with your authenticity and are seeking support to find your way back to yourself I invite you to reach out to me. You are not alone in this.
Counselling is akin to a mental gym, where we exercise and strengthen your mind. Often, people are unaware of the patterns and thought processes that perpetuate negative emotions and experiences. My mission is to collaborate with you, empowering you not only to conquer your challenges but also to liberate yourself from self-defeating beliefs. Together, we'll embark on a transformative journey, unlocking your full potential and creating a life of fulfillment and positivity.
I believe that therapy needs to feel welcoming, warm, and impactful to your life. I enjoy working with a holistic model of therapy that incorporates a mind and body connection. As we work through your current challenge, peeling back layers of self discovery, I believe it’s also important to work on goals and habit of change to propel you into the life you want to experience.
Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy is a close-knit collective of queer and trans counsellors, psychotherapists, and art therapists dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of our 2SLGBTQIA+ community through individual, relationship, and group therapy sessions online.
Our clinic centres intersectional 2SLGBTQIA+ mental health and wellness. We are a collective of queer-identified counsellors providing queer and gender affirming therapy to individuals, couples & partners, and families. We are also a neurodivergent team, and offer specialized support around Autism and ADHD. We have a diverse team with a variety of lived/living experiences and professional qualifications to support you along your journey.
Having ADHD/ASD myself, I started my practice in 2013, with the passion to empower those with different brains to learn management skills that work for their specific issues.
Within a few years, I realized there was a big need to understand that ADHD is an executive function malfunction and it does impacting our sexuality. Our struggle with creating and maintaining boundaries, will definitely impact how we make choices throughout our life, including our sexual choices.
Did you know there is a higher rate of sexual issues among people with ADHD? I had to overcome many.
Since then, my passion has becomes stronger with each client who overcomes their blocks and hurts, and sets themself up for success, whatever that meant to them. I am honoured to do this unique work that changes people's lives in major ways.
There is nothing more important than being heard, seen, and supported.
I UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES!
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Life can always get in the way of our hopes and dreams. Sometimes, it is hard to ask for help to get there. I can relate to your challenges and this is why it is essential to seek help and support which will help you find emotional balance and regain a sense of safety and security. I help individuals and couples struggling with emotional concerns or those who are feeling stuck in their current ways. I specialize in issues concerning self-esteem, assertiveness, boundaries, anxiety, low mood, intimacy in your relationship, deeper connection with your partner, and improved relationships. My goal is to help my client to facilitate change and find a path to a better living and improved sense of self. I hope to inspire you to show up for yourself and continue motivating yourself to be more.
I respect my clients’ safety and privacy and ensure that anything you share with me remains strictly confidential.
I look forward to hearing from you. I offer a free 20-minute consultation where you can find out how we can work together to address your unique needs.