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Melissa Coutts

Melissa Coutts

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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$160 +HST
Sessions start at
$160 +HST

Melissa is here to support you with self-esteem, relationship challenges, navigating imposter syndrome, and finding work-life balance.

Right for you if:

You want to navigate challenges related to ADHD.
You want to develop tools to manage emotional regulation.
You want to build self-awareness to foster deeper connections with yourself and others.
You resonate with an open and exploratory approach to therapy.

Right for you if:

You want to navigate challenges related to ADHD.
You want to develop tools to manage emotional regulation.
You want to build self-awareness to foster deeper connections with yourself and others.
You resonate with an open and exploratory approach to therapy.
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Melissa helps Millennial women navigate feelings of low self-esteem so they can challenge limiting beliefs and stop people pleasing. Melissa is also passionate about supporting and empowering individuals with ADHD to bring clarity to their experiences and navigate challenges related to emotional regulation. The goal is to empower you to lead confidently and comfortably, setting healthy boundaries to experience more meaningful relationships. In working with Melissa, you will open the door of opportunity to live life as your most expansive, authentic self.

Melissa emphasizes building a safe space for you to share and experience all of who you are, from your pain and sorrow to your joy and laughter. Her approach speaks to her versatility, so while she can be spontaneous and creative, she also brings a calm, centred and slow nature to sessions. She is committed to remaining open and curious about where you lead, ultimately believing you are the expert on your journey. She encourages open and honest communication to build and strengthen our therapeutic relationship.

Outside of the session, you can find Melissa cuddling or playing with her dog, Billie. She enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and watching reality T.V. One of her favourite activities is taking walks by the water with an Americano. Melissa loves to travel and often has some far-off destination in her mind; much like coming to therapy, she thinks travel teaches you a lot about yourself.

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Q&A

What song do you have on repeat right now?
A throwback! Just Friends (Sunny) - Music Soulchild
If you could change professions for one day, what would you choose?
Whatever Anthony Bourdain’s job title was, I want to be that! Give me all the food and take me to cool places.
If you could eat one thing for the rest of your life what would it be?
It’s a toss up between eggs or potatoes. Both have so much versatility!!

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University (2012), Five Year Training Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy, The Gestalt Institute of Toronto (2022)

A Gestalt Approach to Eating Disorders with Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb (The Gestalt Institute of Toronto)

Grief and Loss: Only Living Can Witness the Passing of Death with Carmen Vasquez Bandin (The Gestalt Institute of Toronto)

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

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