If Life is Feeling Heavy or Uncertain, You Don't Have to Deal With it On Your Own.
Trauma-informed counselling for anxiety, relationship challenges, stress and life transitions, so you can feel more grounded and create meaningful change.
Supporting clients virtually across Canada.
You might be here because...
You're feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or life is just feeling extra hard lately
Life is shifting for you, whether that’s a new baby, a move, a loss, a career change or the end of a relationship, and you’re not sure how to move forward, or who you are in this next chapter
You're feeling overwhelmed by your emotions, your responsibilities or expectations
Relationships feel harder than they should, especially saying no, asking for help, or being honest
I work with women, men and non-binary adults, online across Canada. You don't need to have the right words or everything figured out before you reach out for support, we'll start wherever you are.
Current Offerings
Virtual Counselling
If life is feeling heavy or uncertain, you don't have to deal with it on your own.
Counselling can support your mental and emotional health:
Uncovering Root Causes: Look beyond surface symptoms to understand the deeper emotional, relational, and historical patterns driving anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling stuck.
Nervous System Regulation: Learn somatic tools to help regulate, building your body’s natural capacity to handle stress with greater ease.
Emotional Processing: Gently process unresolved experiences, heavy emotions, and painful life events in a safe, supportive environment.
Transforming Patterns: Honour the survival strategies that protected you in the past while gently updating them to reflect who you are today.
Building Deep Emotional Resilience: Cultivate a strong internal foundation so you can navigate life's inevitable ups and downs without losing touch with yourself.
Book a no pressure, free discovery call to connect with Orissa and see how she can support you and if it feels like a good fit for you to move forward.
What Working Together Looks Like
Starting counselling can feel like a big step.
Here's what to expect:
1. A. You book a free discovery call
We start with a 15-20 minute video call. You tell me what's been going on and what you're hoping for, and you can ask me anything. There's no obligation to book anything, the purpose of the call is for us both to get a sense of whether we're a good fit to work together.
1. B. You get in touch via email
You can email me before ever booking a call if you have any questions, or if it simple feels more comfortable to start with email rather than a video call. Feel free to email me, hello@orissawellness.com
2. Your first session
In your first session we'll explore what brought you in, what you'd like to feel different, and a bit about your background. There's no right way to show up, and you don't need to have anything figured out before coming in.
3. Ongoing support
After that, we meet regularly, usually once a week. We'll go at a pace that feels good to you, and we check in along the way to make sure our work is being effective. You can adjust the direction or take a break whenever you need.
Questions You Might Have
What to Expect
What happens when I book a discovery call?
Reaching out can feel vulnerable, so I've kept the first step simple.
- Book a free 15-20 minute discovery call. You'll get a confirmation email, then a video link shortly before the call.
- On the call, we talk about what brings you to counselling and whether I'm the right fit for you.
- If you'd like to continue, you can book your first session then, or take a few days to think it over. Finding the right fit matters for therapy to work.
There's no obligation to book anything beyond the call. If you'd rather start by email, you're welcome to contact me at hello@orissawellness.com.
Do I need to be in at a breaking point or have a diagnosis to get support?
No to both. You don't need a diagnosis or a breaking point to start counselling. Wanting things to feel different is reason enough.
Some of the most useful work happens when life looks fine from the outside but something feels off, stuck, or like you're on autopilot. Support isn't only for when things fall apart. It can help keep them from getting there.
Fees
What are your fees?
- Discovery call: free (15-20 minutes)
- Introductory first session: $85 (50 minutes)
- Ongoing sessions: $120 (50 minutes)
- Longer sessions (90 minutes) are available on request at a higher rate
Online counselling, Privacy and Safety
Is online counselling as effective as in-person?
For most people, yes. What matters most is the relationship and consistency, not the location. I trained online and have worked online as both a client and a counsellor, and I've found it very effective.
It isn't the right fit for everyone, so the free discovery call is a good way to see how it feels for you. Online sessions also mean I can support people across Canada.
Is online counselling private and secure?
Sessions take place on a private, encrypted video platform. What you share is confidential, with limited legal exceptions, such as a risk of serious harm to you or someone else, or a court order. I'll go over this with you before we begin.
For your own privacy, join from a quiet space where you won't be overheard. Headphones can help.
Counselling is not an emergency service. If you're in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline) or call 911.
My Approach to Wellness
Hi! I'm Orissa,
a trauma-informed counsellor with a passion for mental health and wellness, and a background in yoga and life coaching.
My intention is to bring a warm, grounded, and inviting presence to my clients, creating a space where you can feel safe to show up exactly as you are.
My approach is a blend of relational, cognitive, and somatic work. I believe that healing happens in safe, supportive relationships, and when you feel truly seen, heard, and understood by another human, it creates the conditions for meaningful change.
Values Guiding my Work
Unconditional
Positive Regard
I hold the understanding that you are doing the best you can with what you have, even when things feel really difficult or messy. When working with me, you’ll be met with openness, respect, and a genuine desire to understand your experience.
Staying Client-Centered
I trust that you are the expert of your own experience. In my yoga classes, I encourage my students to listen to their body, move at their own pace, and modify or rest when needed. The same principle guides my work as a coach and counsellor. We move at a pace that feels safe, aligned, and supportive for you, and in a direction you want to go. I'm not leading you to where I think you need to be, I'm walking beside you, helping you find your way.
Integration & Action
Real change happens when we think and act in new ways. I’ll support you in taking aligned action, building self-trust, and creating meaningful change. Together, we’ll explore new ways of thinking, responding, and showing up.
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"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
- C. S. Lewis