Counselling for youth and adults living with complex physical or mental health struggles. If you are overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, chronic pain, fatigue, autoimmune conditions, Eating Disorders, body image concerns, ADHD, Autism, grief, and trauma there are skills, supports, and evidence-based treatments that can help you. Counselling is one way to find more connection and calm in daily life.

For many people living with complex illness it is important to understand their care needs, develop skills to cope with intense emotions, and learn ways to communicate effectively with care providers. Counselling supports people managing a new diagnosis, navigating life transitions, or struggling in relationships. It provides the time and space to prioritize your wellbeing with compassionate guidance.

Stacey is a Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist trained in EMDR- a trauma therapy- and specializes in supporting individuals with trauma, eating disorders and complex health concerns. She is also trained in DBT - a skills based behaviour therapy- that helps people prioritize their mental wellbeing and cope with the demands of life. Additionally, Stacey teaches nervous system regulation strategies to increase resiliency to stress.

Stacey has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto and is Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She is also a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. She offers in person psychotherapy in Guelph Ontario and virtual therapy across Ontario, Canada. She is committed to ongoing professional education and has trained in the following therapy approaches:

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Structured Relapse Prevention (SRP) for Addictions

  • Family Based Therapy for Eating Disorders (FBT)

  • Adolescent Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders (AFT)

  • Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)

  • Interpersonal Neurobiology and Polyvagal Theory for Nervous System Regulation

Stacey has worked with the Vasculitis Foundation, an international non-profit, as a patient partner and advocate since 2020. She speaks at patient education events, sharing strategies to cope with the mental health impacts of autoimmune conditions. In collaboration with the Vasculitis Foundation she has written a workbook to help patients navigate their mental health while living with this autoimmune condition.

Stacey works from a harm reduction and body neutral framework that is welcoming and affirming to disabled, queer, and marginalized individuals.

Services may be covered under your extended health benefits (Registered Social Worker).