Ciara: Registered Clinical Counsellor

My name is Ciara and I am currently a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC # 20615) with my Masters in Counselling. I have nearly a decade of experience working in the field of mental health and substance use, in a variety of settings, including residential, community, and inpatient psychiatric care. I have vast experience supporting youth, adults, and families. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space for all clients, including individuals from diverse faith and cultural backgrounds, as well as those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+.

I know that being a human in today’s world can be challenging. Many of us face complex societal difficulties, and often feel overwhelmed. For those of us who may struggle with anxiety, big emotions, or other added challenges, life may even feel unbearable at times. Fortunately, counselling can help. Through psychoeducation, evidence-based coping skills, and emotional support, counselling can help us set goals, face our fears, communicate better, and help us create a life worth living.

As a counsellor I actively strive to utilize a non-judgmental, client-centred, harm reduction, and anti-oppressive approach while empowering clients to understand and navigate the complex systems we all exist in. I specialize in providing services to individuals who may be struggling with concerns such as borderline personality disorder (BPD), mood disorders (anxiety/depression), schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders,  substance use, difficulty with emotion regulation, and stress management.

I take an eclectic approach, tailored to the individual needs of the client. Some of the modalities I use include dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I also have experience in suicide/self-harm/crisis assessment and intervention.

Don’t hesitate to call for a 15 minute complimentary phone consultation to see if my services may be a good fit.