Chris Russell
Intern Counsellor
SUPERVISED BY Registered Counsellor


Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I will meet you there.
— Rumi

Rates
$65 Fifty-Minute Session
Individuals
$80 Fifty-Minute Session
Couples
Covered under most Extended Benefits Plans
Specialties of Interest
Depression
Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Stress and Burnout
Mindfulness
Spiritual Trauma
Men's Issues
Life Transitions
Meaning and Purpose
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic and Body-Focused Therapy
Trauma Informed
Person-Centred Therapy
Existential Therapy
Whatever has led you here, whoever you are, I want to begin by saying: You are welcome here. This space is for you.
Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, a life transition, or simply feeling lost, I offer a space where you can slow down, listen inward, and be received exactly as you are.
My approach is rooted in presence, curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for your inner world. In our work, I hold deep respect for your story and your pace, drawing from a trauma-informed and mindfulness-based lens. My role is not to lead, but to walk alongside you. I strive to offer a space that feels deeply safe – one where your full humanity is honoured.
I believe that when we hold our pain with tenderness, our wounds can become gateways to new depths of being. Together, we’ll explore what’s been hard to hold alone, and what it’s trying to say. We’ll listen closely to the signals beneath your emotions, the wisdom behind your struggles, and the quiet voice within you that already knows the way forward.
My hope is that you leave our sessions less burdened and more free – that you may become more attuned to the wisdom you already carry, feel more empowered, and live in alignment with who you truly are. If you believe we could be a good fit please reach out – it’d be my privilege and honour to join you on your journey.