Affordable Therapy Program
Our affordable therapy program connects folks with affordable therapy services provided by our team of counselling interns.
Our team of 2SLGBTQIA+ identified supervised Masters level interns offer low-cost virtual counselling across Canada (Turtle Island). All our interns work through an anti-oppressive, sex-positive, intersectional feminist lens.
Please complete the application form below to access services with one of our interns.
FAQS
How much training do interns have?
All of our interns are completing their Masters degrees in either Counselling Psychology or Social Work and are closely supported by qualified and experienced Clinical Supervisors to ensure they provide the highest quality services. Counselling Interns have completed all academic requirements of their Master’s degrees, and work under the clinical supervision of a fully qualified and experienced Counsellor or Social Worker.
What are the session fees?
Sessions are $40 (plus applicable tax) per 50-minute session.
(80-minute sessions are pro-rated)
How long can I work with an intern?
Our interns spend 8 months completing their internship, and you are invited to work with them throughout their time with us.
How am I matched with an intern?
Our supervision team works to match applicants with interns who have experience and competence in the area(s) you’d like to work.
Once matched, you’ll be invited to meet one of our interns for a free consultation, so you can see if the match feels rights. We prioritize your agency and autonomy, and will work to match you with a counselling intern you feel you can work well with.
Meet Our
Counselling Interns
Alex Wilson
(she/her) Counselling Intern
Alex works with: individuals (ages 18+)
Areas of Focus
Sex Work
Identity, Gender, Sexuality (focus on Asexual Spectrum)
Substance Misuse and Harm Reduction
Ethical Non-Monogamy / Consensual Non-Monogamy
Cam Upton
(they/them) Counselling Intern
Cam works with: individuals (ages 15+)
Areas of Focus
Identity and Gender
Harm Reduction
Sexuality and Sexual Orientation
Depression and Anxiety
Youth 15-25
Allison Macrae
(she/her) Counselling Intern
Allison works with: individuals (ages 18+)
Areas of Focus
Exploring and Celebrating Identity
Kink and Ethical Non-Monogamy
Communication and interpersonal skills
Major Life Transitions and Relationship Changes
Navigating Challenges Owing to Systemic Oppression (gender, sexuality, culture, disability)
Susan Demaray
(she/her) Counselling Intern
Susan works with: individuals (ages 14+)
Areas of Focus
Identity exploration (sexuality, gender, disability)
Neurodiversity (ADHD/Autism)
Depression/Anxiety
Major life transitions (including midlife career change, divorce, etc).
Parenting
Body acceptance