Shakela Austin

MASTER OF COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT THERAPIST

I specialize in working with children, youth and young adults who are having difficulties resulting from self-esteem issues and / or trauma.

Availability

NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS

ONLINE
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
4pm - 8pm

Saturday
9am - 1:30pm

IN-PERSON* Alternating Saturdays
*Please contact our office for in-person sessions

Format

ONLINE
via secure video sessions

IN-PERSON BURLINGTON
414 Pearl Street Unit 11
Village Square Burlington ON L7R 2N1

Rates

$100 CDN per hour*
Individual, couple or family counselling

*please note that our rates vary per individual therapist and service

  • I OFFER:

    Affordable Counselling

    Individual Counselling

    Youth Counselling

    I SPECIALIZE IN:

    Self Esteem

    Trauma

    I WORK WITH:

    Youth (14+) Adults (19+)

  • Anxiety

    Coping Skills

    Depression

    Emotional Disturbance

    Emotional, Verbal and Physical Abuse

    Family Conflict

    Grief

    Life Transitions

    Mindfulness

    Peer Relationships

    Racial Identity

    Relationship Issues

    Self Awareness

    Self Worth

    Spirituality

    Stress Management

    Suicide Ideation

  • Client-Centered Approach

    Rational Emotive Therapy

    Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • BA, MACP Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Candidate

  • Bachelor of Arts and Contemporary Studies with a minor in Psychology Ryerson University (TMU)

    Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) Candidate Yorkville University

    Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training

    Suicide Prevention Training

    Seeking Safety Training

    Rational Emotive Therapy Training

Let’s see if we’re a good fit…

The biggest misconception is that 1 in 4 people experience mental health crisis, when in reality how we cope with each daily stressor is the context in which we continue to maintain our state of wellness or decompensate.

To me, mental health is the the ability to adapt to stress and maintain overall wellness of an individuals mental and emotional state. A belief that ties into my personal mantra: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.”

If you would like someone to walk with you every step of the way towards curating wellness in your life…

I want you to know that I am a walking advocate of staying true to yourself.

I’m here for you.

Q&A

  • After healing my own wounds and then being able to experience the contentment of each day, I decided the most honourable and fulfilling thing I could do is to support others through the process of shifting from pain and sorrow to healing and joy.

  • As a BIPOC mental health professional, I can relate to the experiences and challenges associated with racial identity, especially with regards to youth and women.

    I help people to identify the ways in which they remain in a place of stagnation to then begin cultivating internal progression to see external results.

  • I will be thoughtful of your needs, where you are currently (emotionally, physically and mentally), and your goals.

    I am grateful to be a part of Peachey Counselling helping individuals to improve their relationships with themselves and the world around them. If you are looking to experience a genuine connection and to improve your overall wellness, I can provide you with a safe space to help you achieve your goals.

  • I believe that honesty and kindness are important qualities to have as a therapist.

  • What I value most in a client is transparency, respect and openness.

  • I love the moments of realization that count as an "Aha" moment. An individual can put the end to their own self-sabotage and take back control of their life. Witnessing that shift in real-time is beautiful. I also love instilling hope in people.

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