Melanie Claassen

About Us

As a counsellor, I aim to create an environment where you feel safe and comfortable to share any aspects of your identity, beliefs, or perspectives that feel right. I strive to understand the issues you bring to counselling within the context of your unique life experience. My approach to counselling is collaborative and I consider clients to be co-creators of our therapeutic work. I practice within a person-centered approach and may utilize elements of emotion-focused, mindfulness, body-based work, and CBT/ACT, among others, as we collaborate to find a good fit for achieving your goals. , My professional experience has included non-clinical mental health counselling, employment counselling, and outreach supporting families through child welfare inquiries. I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal or relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, as well as everyday challenges. , Reaching out to start with a new therapist is hard! I am responsive to new inquiries and offer a free 20-30 minute consult so you can feel out if I will be a good fit for you.