William is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Arts degree in Counselling and Spirituality from St. Paul University. His academic and clinical training focuses on trauma, resilience, and the integration of emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. William’s Master’s thesis explored the experiences of spouses of public safety personnel (PSP), examining how psychoeducational programs could support their mental health and relationships. This research fuels his commitment to working with first responders and their families, understanding the unique stressors they face, including secondary trauma and occupational stress. In addition to his academic work, William brings diverse experiences to his practice. He served as a reservist in the Canadian Armed Forces, gaining valuable insights into resilience, discipline, and the psychological impact of high-stress environments. He has also volunteered as a crisis line responder, offering emotional support, de-escalation, and practical resources to individuals in moments of acute distress.

William is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Arts degree in Counselling ... Read More

Rachael is a Psychotherapy Intern at “The Authentic Life.” She is completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from Carleton University. Rachael works with clients who experience anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and other life challenges and transitions. She practices from a Psychodynamic perspective and may integrate elements from other therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

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Grishma works with individual, couple and family clients. She practices from an attachment-informed and somatic orientation, and integrates cultural and spirituality into her approach. Grishma works at our Centrepointe location.

Grishma works with individual, couple and family clients. She practices from an attachment-inform... Read More

Laura is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She sees individuals and couples for issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, and self-esteem-related concerns. Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honours English Literature and a minor in Spanish from Concordia University. She is currently completing her Masters of Arts in Counselling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University in Ottawa, where her thesis research focuses on theories of selfhood in psychotherapy. Laura wishes to foster human resilience, human creativity, and human flourishing through her work as a psychotherapist.

Laura is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She sees individuals and couples for issues i... Read More

Susan is Clinic Director at the Authentic Life. She oversees the clinical work of all associates and interns and maintains a busy couple and partner practice. Susan specializes in relationship therapy using a psychobiological approach (PACT). She supervises therapists at all stages of their careers and consults with therapists around the world on complex cases.

Susan is not accepting new clients at this time. Please contact the clinic at @info@theauthenticlife.ca to help find you the right fit with our team.

Susan is Clinic Director at the Authentic Life. She oversees the clinical work of all associates ... Read More

Jenny is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She sees individuals and couples. Jenny works with a number of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, communication challenges and relational distress.

Jenny is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She sees individuals and couples. Jenny work... Read More