Queer-Affirming Therapy

Inclusive Online Therapy Across Ontario

“We deserve to experience love fully, equally, without shame and without compromise.”

– Elliot Page, Queer Actor

Is is really safe to be myself?

You don’t remember the last time you felt like you fully belonged.

It feels like discrimination is lurking around every corner, with you on the lookout to judge if it’s safe to be who you really are. Let’s face it, therapy is hard enough without having to explain your own existence.

You might be navigating the intersectionality of your identity and juggling the hurdles of being queer, neurodivergent, and racialized all at once. Yeah…it’s a LOT.

“Am I being judged right now?” is always at the back of your mind. All you want is to feel understood and have someone who actually gets it.

Is that too much to ask?

You deserve a space to show up as you are and truly be understood.

Imagine feeling embraced for who you are, without having to explain or earn it.

You’re finally talking to someone who knows the queer experience, who you don’t have to educate to understand you. Your gender identity is affirmed, your sexuality is supported, and you’ve found a true ally.

You’re finding the courage to be your authentic self and the freedom that comes with embracing who you are.

You’ve built an off switch for the internalized thoughts of shame that used to echo in your head. The judgment you faced for so many years is slowly washing away, as you discover the inner worth you’ve had all along.

You deserve a safe and trusting space to turn to when the world isn’t feeling so safe.

Here, you’ll find one.

Go Beyond Coming Out: Come Into Your Own.  

When you have a safe space to explore your authentic self, transformation is possible.

We’ll learn to set healthy boundaries to prioritize your safety and well-being, while fostering pride in your identity.

We’ll explore issues totally separate from your identity (always through a queer-positive lens), because sometimes you just need to vent!

We’ll gently wade through the big feelings, messiness, and questioning, at your pace. And we’ll cultivate some self-worth and self-love along the way.

We know firsthand that identity work is a lot, but you will never be too much for us.

You are perfectly enough, just as you are.

Who this type of therapy is for:

→ You’re queer: whether you’re questioning, fully out, closeted, poly, trans, ace, aro, two-spirit, genderfluid, pan, sexually fluid, or choosing not to label it, you belong here!

→ You’re constantly afraid of judgment when you talk about your partners or preferences. Why can’t people just let you be happy?  

→ You feel like your identity is something to be ashamed of. You hide your true self, and never quite feel good enough.

→ You know that you don’t want to live in fear, but the world just doesn’t feel safe.

→ You feel like no one fully gets it, and you’re ready to talk to someone who does.

Why Choose Counterspiral?

Our team is a unique group with some important things in common.

  • We all deeply care about social justice, equity, and making the world a better place. We are actively anti-racist, queer and trans affirming, and we celebrate neurodiversity.

  • We are compassionate, supportive, and educated therapists who use evidence-based best practices to customize each session, just for you. And we’re also real people who will laugh with you, hold space for you, and authentically connect with you. We fully show up in session so that you have a brave and safe space to let it all out.

  • We know that therapy is really about you, so we’ll always do our best to match you to a team member who is a great fit.

  • You can get to know us better by visiting our Meet the Team page. We can’t wait to meet you!

Learn how we affirm queerness, transness, and other identities to make therapy safer.

Let’s get started.