Registered psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Caroline D Souza
About Helena
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over six years of experience supporting individuals across hospital, school, community, and outpatient mental health settings. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can slow down, feel genuinely heard, and explore your experiences without judgment. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel safe to show up as they are while working toward meaningful change at their own pace.
I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, chronic illness, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity exploration, and neurodiversity. I understand that reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I approach therapy with compassion, curiosity, and respect for each person’s unique story and lived experiences.
I value a holistic approach to mental health and wellness that considers the emotional, physical, and social aspects of well-being. My approach is trauma-informed, client-centred, and tailored to the individual needs of each client. I integrate evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Expressive Arts Therapy, balancing practical coping strategies with deeper emotional exploration and self-understanding.
At the heart of my work is creating a space where clients feel supported, understood, and gently encouraged as they navigate healing and reconnect with themselves.
Services
Individual psychotherapy
Client Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Autism
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Oncology
- Caregiver Burnout
- Chronic Illness
- Grief
- Pet Loss and Bereavement
- Life Transitions
- Work Related Burnout
- Parenting Skills
- Relationship Issues
- School Based Challenges
- Learning Difficulties
- Sexual Trauma
- Body Image
- Women’s Health
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counselling
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Play Therapy
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Accessible pricing, exceptional service
Psychotherapy Pricing
Sponsorship Program
Get sponsored for psychotherapy service
$ 0
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Eligibility criteria:
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Refugee claimants, resettled refugees, and protected persons who are not Canadian citizens and who are registered with the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP); or
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Persons living with a disability who are registered with the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP).
Sliding Scale Program
Access reduced cost psychotherapy
$ 90
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Eligibility criteria:
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Marginalized residents in Canada facing significant financial and systemic barriers to mental health care.
Regular Pricing
Access regular session rate psychotherapy
$ 145
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Eligibility criteria:
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Available for all residents in Canada.
