2SLGBTQI+ Affirming Therapy

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Affirming Space

A safe and respectful environment where your identity is seen, valued, and supported.

Therapeutic Approach
Open Expression

Support to talk freely about your experiences, relationships, identity, and challenges without judgement.

Guided Support
Empowered Living

Care that helps you navigate coming out, family conflict, minority stress, and self connection with confidence and grounding.

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Does this sound like you?

  1. I want a therapist who understands queer and trans identities without needing long explanations
  2. I feel like I have to hide parts of myself around certain people or places
  3. I am exploring my gender identity or sexual orientation and want a safe space to talk
  4. I have experienced rejection or conflict because of who I am
  5. I sometimes feel the emotional weight of discrimination, cultural expectations, or not feeling accepted
  6. I want help navigating dating, relationships, intimacy, or self acceptance

If you relate to any of these, affirming therapy can offer support that truly fits who you are.

What therapy looks like at Our Space

Affirming therapy focuses on the whole person, not just the challenges they carry.

Your sessions are shaped around compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for your identity. You and your therapist work together at a pace that feels right for you.

Our therapists draw from approaches such as Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, trauma informed care, Internal Family Systems, and culturally responsive practice.

Therapy can help you:

  1. explore and understand your gender identity and sexual orientation
  2. process feelings around coming out or navigating unsupportive environments
  3. heal from past experiences of rejection or discrimination
  4. build healthier boundaries and relationships
  5. strengthen self worth and self trust
  6. manage cultural or family pressures tied to identity
  7. feel more grounded and comfortable in yourself

Support for a Wide Range of 2SLGBTQI+ Experiences

Identity Exploration

A space to explore questions about gender, sexuality, expression, or personal identity.

Cultural and Family Conflict

Support for clients balancing identity with cultural or religious expectations, including those from South Asian, Middle Eastern, African, Caribbean, and immigrant communities.

Relationship and Dating Concerns

Help navigating communication, intimacy, conflict, and connection.

Minority Stress and Discrimination

A validating place to talk about stress, burnout, fear, or exhaustion that comes from unsafe or invalidating environments.

Trans and Gender Diverse Support

Space to explore transition related questions, identity development, and personal goals.

Support for a Wide Range of 2SLGBTQI+ Experiences

Why clients choose
Our Space

We understand the emotional impact of finding a therapist who truly sees you.

Our practice is committed to creating an inclusive, anti oppressive, anti racist, and affirming environment for 2SLGBTQI plus clients.

We welcome individuals from all cultures, religions, and backgrounds who are seeking therapy that respects every part of their identity.

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If you are looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of identity, culture, and lived experience, we are here when you are ready.

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Our Licensed Therapists

Our diverse team of dedicated professionals is here to support you through every chapter of your journey.

Shehroz Shahid

Shehroz Shahid

Clinic Director, Founder, Registered Psychotherapist

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Danielle Campbell

Danielle Campbell

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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Lawrence Kwok

Lawrence Kwok

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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Ella Akeche

Ella Akeche

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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Natalia Espinosa

Natalia Espinosa

Pre-Licensed Professional

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Ifeoma Oraemesi

Ifeoma Oraemesi

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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FAQs

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To begin therapy, you can book a free consultation or reach out through our contact form. Our clinic will help schedule an initial appointment to discuss your needs and goals for counselling.

During your first meeting, we'll discuss your background, the challenges you're facing, and your goals. This initial session helps create a comfortable environment and allows us to understand your unique situation. You can expect to talk about your experiences, feelings, and we'll explain the therapy process while answering any questions you may have.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes in length. Many clients start with weekly appointments, while others choose a different pace depending on their needs. The frequency of therapy is flexible and tailored to each individual.

Yes. All conversations in therapy are private and confidential, with the exception of rare situations where disclosure is required by law. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship and helps create a safe space for clients.

Therapy can be helpful to anyone. If you are experiencing challenges such as but not exclusive to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or identity-related concerns, therapy can help unpack the layers. It can also be a space where you feel seen and heard, focus on your relationships, and figure out what you want from life. Many clients find that even one session provides clarity on whether counselling feels supportive for their needs.

Our therapists are trained in a range of different approaches. The most important thing as the client is how comfortable you feel with your therapist and your therapeutic relationship. We will explore your concerns and discuss what approach is clinically proven to help with your individual needs.

Yes. We provide online therapy across Ontario, as well as other Canadian provinces. Virtual therapy makes mental health support accessible and flexible, and there is ample evidence suggesting that virtual therapy works.

Many extended health insurance plans and workplace benefit programs cover psychotherapy services provided by a Registered Psychotherapist. Major providers such as Canada Life, Sun Life, and Manulife often include mental health coverage. Coverage amounts and eligibility vary by plan, so we recommend checking directly with your insurance company or HR department to confirm your benefits.