As an individual and family counsellor/therapist, I am passionate about supporting adults and their families as they navigate neurodivergence, life transitions, immigration experiences, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts.

Together, we will find ways to learn and understand your needs, values, and goals; explore what works and what does not work; rediscover your innate gifts; and go at your own pace while allowing opportunities to foster insights and growth.

Our sessions may also involve exploring the ‘isms’ of life (ableism, colonialism, capitalism, and individualism), which may help bring deeper insights into how you navigate and view the world and find new ways to co-exist with things that once felt overwhelming.

Many of the clients who work with with me are confirmed or self-identified Autistic and/or ADHD, first- and second-generation immigrants, adult children of immigrants, and visible minorities. I also work with couples where one or more partners is neurodivergent.

I have a particular interest in supporting folks who seek to gain a deeper understanding of their bicultural/biracial and neurodivergent identities. I am keen on supporting folks to rediscover their true selves while finding ways to strengthen the roles they play in their families (or chosen families) and communities.

I am a first-generation immigrant settler, and my lived experience navigating bicultural/immigrant expectations and identities have led me to do this work. I am passionate about lessening the barriers that many Filipinx-Canadians and Asian immigrants face when accessing mental health supports by providing a space free of judgment and acknowledging the fears, apprehensions, and unwritten rules that many of us have deeply internalized.

My method is integrative and incorporates elements of structural family therapy, dignity therapy, intersectionality, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solution-focused therapy; specifically tailored to meet every clients’ values, needs, and strengths. I also provide sessions in Tagalog and offer support with service navigation and completion of forms.

I have a Master of Social Work from University of British Columbia Okanagan, and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of British Columbia.

SEPTEMBER 2025 UPDATE: I am currently not accepting any new clients. If you have any questions please feel welcome to email me directly at celeste@raemorriscounselling.com.

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About My Practice As an individual and relationship therapist, I work alongside youth and adults to explore mental health challenges, life transitions, neurodiversity, and couple and family relationships. I also support clients in understanding and alleviating the impacts of oppressive social structures on mental well-being.

My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded in creating a space where you feel safe and supported to explore personal and systemic influences on your well-being and relationships.

Areas of Focus I work with a diverse range of clients, including racialized adults, neurodivergent women (formally or self-identified), and couples/partners. I also support parents, caregivers, and loved ones of neurodivergent individuals, including those caring for high-needs children and youth presenting with complex and/or demand avoidance behaviours.

Together, we may explore: - Neurodivergence and identity - Experiences of attachment and emotional connections - Couple and family relational dynamics and patterns - Parenting and caregiving for neurodivergent children and youth - The impact of systemic and socio-political contexts on individual and relational well-being

I will support you in building self-insight, strengthening communication and relationships, and developing meaningful and sustainable ways of caring for yourself and others.

My Approach In our sessions, we will explore your emotional needs, values, beliefs, relationships, and experiences with curiosity and hope. I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can explore both the challenges you are facing and emphasize your internal strengths. I am naturally curious and engaged, and I value getting to know you as a whole person, including the contexts and experiences that shape your life.

My style is relational, thoughtful, curious, and grounded, allowing space for moments of connection and ease to be yourself and share your thoughts as they are. I strive to create a space that supports deep reflection and collaborative identification of strategies that align with your values and help you to feel more grounded and connected to yourself and others.

My method is integrative, drawing primarily from Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Neurodivergent Attachment Theory, and Socioculturally Attuned Family Therapy. My practice is also deeply grounded in social justice and culturally affirming care, challenging individualistic models of healing and exploring ways to access community, connection, and collective care.

Identity & Values As a first-generation immigrant settler, I bring a culturally responsive and socially conscious lens to my work. I am deeply committed to creating a space that honours your intersecting identities and lived experiences.

Outside of my role in this practice, I have several years of experience mainly in school social work roles, supporting youth, parents, and families in navigating challenges faced in school-based settings. I have contributed as a researcher and educator examining cross-cultural practices with youth and families.

I am passionate about supporting clients in exploring healing not only as an individual process, but also as something that can be nurtured through relationships, community, and collective care.

Additional Services I also offer consultation and education for professionals and organizations, with a focus on: - Neuro-affirming approaches in cross-cultural practice - Collective healing and community-building - Strengthening inclusive and culturally responsive care - Integrating micro and macro practice in social work and counselling roles

Availability I currently have availability for new clients and look forward to connecting with you.

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About My Practice As an individual therapist, I work collaboratively with adults of all ages and genders to explore and support neurodivergence, well-being, and self-esteem. My work is grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique experience and a passion for supporting meaningful change through understanding, self-compassion, and connection.

Areas of Focus I have a strong interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals navigating a wide range of experiences, including:

Anxiety and depression

Stressful life transitions

Loneliness and social isolation

Shame, self-criticism, and burnout

Insomnia and sleep difficulties

Addictive patterns and behaviours

Existential concerns and questions of meaning

Many of the clients I work with are Autistic, ADHD, and/or gifted (formally or self-identified). Together, we will work toward deepening self-compassion, strengthening emotional awareness, resilience, and a sense of grounded identity, including reconnecting with qualities like clarity, steadiness, curiosity, and care for yourself and others.

My Approach In our work together, I bring a warm, curious and grounded approach. I aim to create a space where you can slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and talk openly without pressure to perform or have things figured out.

We will explore your lived experiences in the context of your values, life history, and current stressors. This often includes making sense of patterns around pressure, responsibility, self-criticism, disconnection, or difficulty accessing rest and ease. I support you in building a clearer understanding of your internal world so you can respond to life with more intention, steadiness, and self-trust.

My work is integrative, strengths-based, and person-centered, with a strong foundation in compassion and cultural safety. I draw from several therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am also informed by Polyvagal Theory and trauma-Informed principles of care. These approaches allow me to tailor therapy to your unique needs while supporting nervous system awareness, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.

Identity & Values As a second-generation immigrant and white settler, I hold awareness of the ways systemic forces such as colonization, migration, and inequality shape mental health and lived experience. I strive to provide a therapeutic space that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and attentive to these broader contexts.

Outside of my role in this practice, I have several years of experience offering supportive and therapeutic counselling for youth and adults clients in primary care and community settings.

Availability I currently have availability for new clients and look forward to connecting with you.

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About My Practice As an individual therapist, I work collaboratively with youth and adults to heal trauma and explore neurodivergence, mental health, identity, relationships and confidence. My approach is grounded in curiosity, respect, and a deep belief in each person’s capacity for self-understanding.

Areas of Focus I work primarily with Autistic and AuDHD (Autistic and ADHD) youth and adults, as well as neurodivergent parents and parents of high-needs children and teens. My clinical focus centers on the intersection of neurodivergence and trauma, and how these experiences shape emotional regulation, relationships, identity, and self-understanding.

I support clients in strengthening: - Self-awareness and self-connection - Emotional regulation and navigating “big feelings” - Communication skills including self-advocacy and boundary setting - Identity, including parts work, neurodivergent identity, and 2SLGBTQIA+ identities (including aromantic and asexual identities) - Recovery and healing from trauma and traumatic experiences, including complex post-traumatic stress disorder - Compassion satisfaction (to mitigate compassion fatigue and burnout, especially in employment and parenting roles)

With youth clients, I also support communication with caregivers to strengthen family relationships and capacity to support youth that extend beyond the therapy space. For parents experiencing caregiver fatigue and/or burnout, I offer a supportive space to process, feel understood, and reconnect with yourself.

My Approach In our sessions, you can expect a thoughtfully attuned, gentle, and skillfully guided approach. I will support you with deepening self-understanding and accessing your inner wisdom to enhance clarity, confidence, and choice in how you respond to your experiences and engage with life.

My work is primarily informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, integratively tailored to your align with your unique goals and needs. I will support you in strengthening your relationship with all parts of your self and cultivating a sense of internal safety, compassion, and trust. I also integrate elements of sensorimotor psychotherapy and other trauma-focused approaches, creating a flexible and responsive therapeutic experience.

I have found this method to be particularly aligned with the therapeutic goals and communication needs and preferences of many autistic adults.

Identity & Values I am a queer, cisgender, neurodivergent white settler woman. I use she/her pronouns. My past experience includes over a decade of work and volunteer roles in feminist and 2SLBTQIA+ communities and organizations.

My practice is grounded in values of inclusivity, anti-oppression, and respect for diverse identities and lived experiences. I prioritize ongoing learning from the voices and experiences of those with lived expertise. I aim to create a space where you feel seen, validated, and supported as your full self.

Availability I currently have availability for new clients and would be glad to connect with you.

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About my Practice As an individual therapist, I work alongside youth and young adults to navigate anxiety, depression, body image, and neurodivergent identities. I also support clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and inner healing. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in creating a space where you feel safe to explore, reflect and grow.

Areas of Focus I primarily work with youth and young adults, including many who are self or formally identified as ADHD and/or autistic. My clinical focus centers on navigating the intersection of neurodivergence with: - Anxiety and depression - Interpersonal relationships - School, academic, and early career stressors - Body image and relationship with food - Identity and self-concept - Familial and cultural expectations and demands

I also support clients in gently challenging stigma and re-examining assumptions around neurodiversity and mental health, particularly within Asian communities.

Together, we will work to strengthen self-insight, identify your existing strengths, and develop practical, personalized strategies to support your well-being and help you thrive.

My Approach In our sessions, we will gently and curiously explore your experiences and how they have shaped your beliefs about yourself and you relate to the world today. I offer a warm, kind, and non-judgemental environment where you can feel safe to show up as you are. I am naturally curious and genuinely interested in getting to know you, your experiences, your strengths, and the things that uniquely bring you joy and comfort.

Through a responsive and individualized approach to self-exploration, I will support you in building confidence and self-compassion, honouring who you are in the present while developing tools to navigate future challenges.

My work is integrative and tailored to your unique needs and goals, primarily drawing on elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Anxiety, alongside a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens.

My style is well-suited for many youth and young adult clients who value connection, encouragement, and moments of ease as part of meaningful exploration and growth.

Identity & Values As a first-generation immigrant settler, I am deeply committed to offering a compassionate and culturally responsive space. I recognize that each person brings intersecting identities and values, a unique story, and specific needs for communication and well-being. My practice centers these experiences with the aim of creating a space where you feel seen, validated, and supported as you are.

Outside of my role in this practice, I have over six years of experience in mental health social work roles, supporting diverse populations across the lifespan experiencing complex mental health challenges, including eating disorders and psychosis requiring a team-based level of support.

Availability I currently have availability for new clients and would be glad to connect with you.

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