Therapy for marginalized identities & allies

 
“Once you do away with the idea of people as fixed, static entities, then you can see that people can change, and there is hope. ”
— bell hooks

reaching out takes courage

…and deciding on who you want to work with can be a big decision. Perhaps you are new to counselling and are not sure what to expect, or perhaps you have been through counselling before but would like to go in a new direction. As someone who has experienced this first-hand, I understand that making a strong connection is the foundation of any change you would like to make.

Collaborative & transformative therapy

Life ebbs and flows with challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. No matter where you are in your life’s journey, we can work together through counselling to establish safe space for you to:

  • Explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences

  • Discover your inner strengths and wisdom

  • Develop skills and strategies to not only cope but thrive

Through our work together, I have supported clients in recognizing their resiliency, regaining their power, and realizing their potential.

Counselling For YoU

  • Individual counselling provided virtually to residents of British Columbia and Ontario

  • For marginalized identities and allies

    • Including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and people with mental health issues

  • Person-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive counselling that:

    • Prioritizes and is tailored to you and your unique needs and preferences

    • Recognizes and builds upon your strengths, skills, and resources

    • Works against systems of oppression, including patriarchy, white supremacy, cis/heteronormativity, and sanism

You deserve to experience the transformative possibilities of a strong therapeutic relationship

Counselling with me

  • Registered Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years experience providing mental health care in non-profit, public health, and private practice

  • Second-generation woman of colour with lived experience of mental health challenges

    How I can help:

    • Increase self-awareness and insight

    • Facilitate self-compassion

    • Strengthen ability to cope

    • Navigate cultural dynamics

    • Dismantle internalized systems of oppression

    • Change unhelpful thought/behaviour patterns

    • Hormone care planning (hormone readiness assessments) for gender-affirming care

  • “Davina is a dedicated counsellor. She takes in each client's story with care and compassion. Davina stands by her clients as they navigate the challenges of life and celebrates their strength and resilience. She warmly creates an environment where healing is possible and people flourish.”

    ⁓ Clinical Supervisor, Registered Clinical Counsellor

  • “Davina creates a space for people to share their stories and experiences, opening the way to healing. She truly hears and believes people in such a way that people feel validated and stronger in themselves. Davina is thoughtful and caring, and works collaboratively with people to best understand how she can help.”

    ⁓ Former Colleague, Registered Occupational Therapist

  • “Davina excels at providing a safe space for clients to express their concerns and for them to grow, especially individuals who have encountered barriers to culturally-sensitive and trauma-informed care. She always positions herself as an ally to her clients as evidenced by her professionalism, warm approach, and strong advocacy for social justice. Through her work, clients not only feel heard and accepted, but also empowered.”

    ⁓ Former Colleague, Mental Health Clinician

  • About

    Davina is a woman of colour with 10+ years experience in providing mental health care

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  • Counselling

    Person-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive counselling for a variety of goals

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  • Services

    Details including location, fees, accepted forms of payment, and extended health coverage

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  • FAQs

    Answers to frequently asked questions, such as what to expect in the first appointment

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