Awkward Owl
PSYCHOTHERAPY
Brittany Dagenais
Registered Psychotherapist
Student Counsellor Clinic
Affordable Therapy in Orillia, ON
The student counsellor clinic was founded as a way to expand our ability to meet the needs of the community. Costs and waitlists are often a barrier to accessing supportive therapy, and while most therapists (myself included) offer sliding scale or reduced rate spots to help reduce this barrier, the demand far exceeds our capacity. Master of Counselling Psychology interns, who are registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, are able to provide additional reduced rate options for therapy to help meet this demand and create greater accessibility for in-person and virtual mental health care in Orillia, Ontario
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Open to individuals 16+ who are looking for access to safe, non-judgmental, in-person counselling to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress and burnout, and relationship concerns.
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Sessions are pay-what-you-can, starting at $20, and offered both in person and virtually; if this still presents a barrier to services, please let us know and we can work with you to find a fee that feels accessible.
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Student intern therapists are registered with the CRPO and licensed to practice psychotherapy under supervision while they complete their degree.
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Not suitable for people in acute crisis; please contact 705-728-5044 to find crisis services
Student Therapists
Heather Hay
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Are you ready to explore new ways of perceiving yourself and experiencing your world by building on your existing strengths and resources? My approach combines mindfulness and person centred psychotherapy to help individuals transform their perspective and achieve balance and equanimity in their lives.
I have extensive experience working with marginalized individuals and communities including 2SLGBTQIA+, indigenous, neurodiverse, racialized, and people with disabilities. I have experienced that learning and growing together can be uncomfortable and requires both safety and accountability to create the space for that discomfort.
I serve youth, adults and seniors using a trauma-informed, strengths-based, solution focused, anti-oppressive and intersectional lens. As a teacher, writer and queer activist with over 25 years of meditation experience I bring knowledge, compassion and a childlike curiosity to this journey of discovery.