Authentic You Inc. Offers Counselling, Formal Assessment & Addictions Services!
Read More About Our Counselling for Teens, Adults, Older Adults, Couples, Families, LGBTQ2+, Sex & Gender Therapy, Formal Assessments and Addictions Services!
Individual Adult Counselling
Compassionate, Personalized Support for Adults and Older Adults
Our experienced counsellors provide individualized support for adults and older adults, offering a safe and respectful space to explore life’s challenges. With a warm and empathetic approach, we take the time to truly understand each person’s story—gathering a comprehensive history and working together to identify meaningful goals.
Through collaborative, tailored treatment plans, we empower clients to navigate difficulties, foster resilience, and move toward personal growth. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or a deeper connection to your authentic self, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Addictions Counselling & Speciality Services
Compassionate, Holistic Support for Addiction Recovery
Our counsellors provide specialized support for individuals navigating addictions and recovery. With both personal and professional insight into the complexities of addictions and out of control behaviours, they offer individual counselling, community referrals, and psychoeducation tailored to each client’s unique experience.
Rooted in a trauma-informed approach, our therapists understand that addictive behaviours often develop as a way to cope with emotional pain and past suffering. By addressing the underlying wounds and patterns that fuel addictions, clients are supported in building healthier, more sustainable pathways to healing and recovery.
Beyond individual counselling, our team plays an active role in the broader addictions community—offering consultation, mentorship, and training for other professionals in the field. We’re committed to ensuring clients receive comprehensive care, and we help connect them to appropriate external services across both public and private systems. This may include medical detox, outpatient or inpatient treatment programs, sober living facilities, and recovery support groups such as SMART Recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Marijuana Anonymous (MA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Whether someone is seeking to reduce harmful behaviours or striving for complete abstinence, our counsellors meet each client exactly where they are. With empathy, expertise, and deep respect for each individual’s journey, we’re here to foster hope, encourage growth, and support long-term, meaningful change.
Sex & Gender Therapy
Inclusive and Affirming Support for Sexuality, Relationships, and Gender
Our therapists provide compassionate and knowledgeable support to individuals, couples, and groups across a wide range of relationship styles and identities—including those in monogamous, polyamorous, open, and kink-affirming relationships.
With a sex-positive, nonjudgmental approach, we create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore concerns related to intimacy, communication, desire, sexual functioning, sexual identity, and sexual preferences. Therapy is tailored to each client’s unique needs, encouraging open dialogue and fostering trust, connection, and personal growth.
We also offer gender therapy for individuals navigating questions and experiences related to gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related transitions. Our goal is to provide respectful, affirming care that supports each person’s authentic self.
Drawing on evidence-based practices and a commitment to inclusivity, our therapists help clients build deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. This work can lead to stronger emotional connections, increased self-acceptance, enhanced intimacy, and greater overall well-being.
Couples and Family Counselling
Strengthening Relationships Through Couples & Family Counselling
We offer dedicated support for couples and families seeking to improve communication, resolve conflict, and build stronger, healthier connections. With a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, our counsellors provide a safe and supportive environment where all voices are heard and respected.
Sessions are designed to encourage open, honest dialogue—helping individuals express their feelings, understand one another’s perspectives, and work through relational challenges both within and beyond the therapy room. Together, we explore patterns, set meaningful goals, and develop practical strategies to improve understanding, connection, and emotional resilience.
Whether navigating a period of tension, adjusting to life transitions, or simply looking to enhance connection, our goal is to support couples and families in creating more fulfilling, harmonious relationships grounded in mutual respect, empathy, and care.
Teen Counselling
Supportive, Empowering Counselling for Teens
Our teen counselling services offer compassionate, tailored support for adolescents navigating the many challenges of growing up. We provide a safe and welcoming space where teens feel heard, understood, and free to express themselves without judgment.
Our counsellors work with teens facing issues such as peer pressure, academic stress, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns. Through open dialogue, active listening, and evidence-informed strategies, we help teens build emotional resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and gain greater confidence in themselves.
When appropriate, we also collaborate with parents or caregivers to ensure consistent support and to strengthen family communication. Every session is adapted to meet the unique needs of each teen, helping them increase self-awareness, manage stress, and move forward with a greater sense of clarity and purpose.
Our goal is to empower young people to thrive—emotionally, socially, and mentally—while building the foundation for a brighter, more confident future.
Formal Assessments
Comprehensive Psychological & Risk Assessments
Our assessment services are conducted by a registered psychologist with expertise in delivering thorough, individualized evaluations. Each assessment is tailored to meet specific needs, whether for clinical insight, workplace requirements, or legal considerations.
We offer a range of specialized assessments, including:
- Addiction Assessments – for return-to-work programs and treatment planning
- Forensic Risk Assessments – evaluating risk related to general criminal, violent, or sexual recidivism
- Psychological Assessments – for diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, and therapeutic planning
With a careful, unbiased objective approach, our assessments provide clear, evidence-based insights. The process involves comprehensive data collection, including detailed client history, structured interviews, standardized screening tools, and diagnostic testing. Following interpretation, a comprehensive report is created, outlining key findings and personalized recommendations.
Our commitment is to deliver accurate, meaningful evaluations that support informed decisions—whether for individuals, employers, legal professionals, or healthcare providers.