Our Counsellors
Rebecca Balakrishnan (she/her)
Psychotherapy and Trauma Counselling
Canadian Certified Counsellor | Accepting new virtual clients Canadawide | Sliding Scale Available
You’re looking for a counsellor who does evidence-based therapy, slathered in a healthy dose of dark humour. I get along famously with people who thought they’d hate therapy. The world is a dumpster fire, so it makes sense you feel like garbage. You’re paying attention. I’m not going to gaslight you into thinking everything is fine when it isn’t. I want to help you reach your goals in the context of the real world, so you can live to your fullest potential. I’ll walk with you into the dark, and dance with you in your happiest moments. I’ll pump you up, and I’ll also call you on your shit. Let’s get you healed.
I’m person-centred and trauma-informed. You’re steering the ship so what we do in counselling is up to you. I have a lot of tools in my toolbox that we can try if you’d like. I draw from EMDR, brainspotting, narrative, mindfulness, feminist, CBT, and polyvagal approaches. I’m skilled at working with anxiety, depression, career, relationships, identity, neurodivergence, and trauma.
I’m neurodivergent and queer. I have a dark sense of humour and I will get your tiktok references because I am chronically online too. Feel free to tell me how you feel using memes or song lyrics. I genuinely want to see pictures of your dog (or cat? or lizard?) or the cute person you’re talking to and I will never be bored of you quoting directly from your text conversations.
Send me a line (rebeccabalakri@gmail.com) or book a free 15-minute consult - let’s chat.
Qualifications:
In practice 13 years (career counselling since 2011, personal counselling since 2022).
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC): 10005515
Certified Career Development Practitioner
Master of Education in Counselling Psychology
About Rebecca
Stefanie Books (she/her)
Counselling and Career Counselling
Registered Social Worker | Accepting new virtual clients in Manitoba | Sliding Scale Available
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like life’s just a series of, awkward episodes? Whether you are trying to make major career moves, navigating life transitions, or wondering why adulthood did not come with cheat codes, I am here to help. I am a Registered Social Worker, currently working on my Master of Social Work (MSW), with over 12 years of experience helping people navigate life and career decisions—and yes, I appreciate the use of dark humour to keep things real because sometimes, laughter is the best survival tool.
My approach is simple: I listen, I support, and I won’t judge you for eating cereal for dinner (honestly, who hasn’t?).
Think of me as your guide through life’s ups and downs. We will tackle stress, burnout, and those ‘What am I doing with my life?’ moments together. You are the expert on your own life, and I am just here to help you recognize that. Together, we will uncover your strengths and find solutions that actually work for you.
Feel free to get in touch by emailing me at Stefanie@figtreewellness.ca or text/ call 204-399-3097 for a free 10-minute consultation.
Qualifications (so you know I’m legit):
Bachelor of Social Work, University of Manitoba (completed in 2017),
Registered Social Worker, Manitoba College of Registered Social Workers (Cert #4391).
Active Member, Manitoba Association for Career Development (Member ID: 69614427).
Master’s in Social Work (in progress, Dalhousie University)
Bachelor of Human Ecology, University of Manitoba (focus on child and youth developmental health and conflict resolution)
Certified in the Strong Interest Inventory, Psychometrics Canada
Work-Life Coaching Certificate, Career Professionals of Canada