Melissa is a student therapist completing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Melissa will graduate in August 2025.

Melissa brings a warm, compassionate, and client-centered approach to therapy, focusing on creating a safe space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. Melissa supports clients who struggle with anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, relationship challenges, and attachment concerns.

Melissa is deeply committed to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and transitions. She has a strong interest in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gestalt therapy for couples. Melissa plans to continue advancing her expertise in EFT by pursuing ICEEFT certification after graduation.

In addition to her work with adults and couples, Melissa is eager to explore Narrative Therapy techniques and looks forward to reconnecting with her passion for working with children.

Whether working with individuals or couples, Melissa is dedicated to creating a supportive, empathetic space where clients can grow, heal, and build resilience as they navigate life’s challenges.

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Dawn, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), brings a diverse and comprehensive approach to helping her clients navigate various challenges. She welcomes the opportunity to help clients discover new ways of approaching issues and struggles.

These may include trauma, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, low self esteem, job burnout and other concerns.

Dawn aims to help clients break free from unhealthy patterns by exploring the root causes of their responses to life’s challenges. She facilitates self-awareness and personal growth, guiding clients on a path towards fulfilment.

Dawn utilises Narrative therapy, DBT, ACT, Age regression hypnotherapy and Polyvagal theory. She focuses on a strengths based approach which helps clients identify and utilise the strengths and resources within each client. Her structured and goal-oriented framework guides the therapeutic process.

Dawn offers counselling services for individuals, couples, and families, recognizing the importance of addressing issues within various relationship dynamics.

Dawn’s inclusive and integrated approach demonstrates a commitment to helping clients achieve lasting positive change by combining various therapeutic modalities with a focus on personal strengths and self-discovery.

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Jessi is holds a master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling. With a friendly, warm, and empathetic approach, Jessi is committed to supporting individuals on their journey towards healing and personal growth. Jessi’s passion is to empower clients to overcome obstacles, foster healthy relationships, and live authentically. Jessi focuses on her client’s unique needs and lived experiences to foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She strives to create an environment where her clients feel heard, supported, and cared for.

Jessi integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy into her approach, helping with challenges such as depression and anxiety. She is eager to expand her skill set to include the Gottman Method to better support couples in building stronger, more resilient relationships. Jessi is committed to ongoing learning and professional development to expand her skills and provide the highest quality of care to her clients.

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Meet the heart behind Arms Open Counselling, Angela Kingma. Angela holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Gerontology. She has also completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology. Angela is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Angela consistently spends time upgrading her skills by taking part in professional development seminars, courses and workshops. She is currently pursuing training to become a sex therapist.

Angela enjoys spending time with her big family of children, her husband, and their dog. Juggling a large family boasts talents all on its own, which makes their household a busy yet fun one to be a part of!

When Angela has moments to herself, she likes to read, binge-watch Coronation street, walking outdoors, catching a movie with girlfriends and go camping with the family.

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