Lizanne Hills brings a wealth of empathy, expertise, and lived experience to her role as a psychotherapist with Authentic Living London. Lizanne’s journey into mental health care is deeply personal, shaped by her resilience through adversities such as grief, childhood trauma, and family addiction. These experiences enrich her capacity to understand and connect with clients, making her uniquely equipped to guide them through their own healing journeys.

Lizanne has extensive experience in individual counseling, couples counseling, and support group facilitation. Her approach is trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and rooted in anti-oppressive, anti-racist principles. She draws from the bio-psycho-social model of care to provide holistic support that respects each client’s unique background and needs.

A dedicated lifelong learner, Lizanne holds an Honours BA with a focus on thanatology and psychology, is certified in Addiction Counseling, and is currently completing her MA in Counselling Psychology. Her education provides a solid foundation in psychology, counseling theories, and mental health practices, enabling her to conduct effective assessments and build strong therapeutic alliances with both adults and children.

Lizanne is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

Lizanne is skilled in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including grief and bereavement, addiction counseling, crisis intervention, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based therapy. Her “tool belt” is stocked with positive coping resources and calming techniques to support clients in regulating their nervous systems, helping them to find peace and resilience amidst life’s challenges.

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Hello! I am a Registered Social Worker with training in Thanatology, which is the study of death, dying, and grief—something I’ve always been passionate about. My work revolves around helping people navigate grief and mental health challenges, and I feel truly honored to walk alongside them during some of the most vulnerable times in their lives.

Grief isn’t just about losing a loved one; it can come from so many types of loss—like a job, a relationship, or even a dream that didn’t work out. I create a safe space where people can talk openly about what they’re going through. Sometimes we cry, sometimes we laugh as they share memories, and other times we just sit with the emotions. It’s all about helping people feel seen and supported as they work toward healing.

I’ve had the opportunity to work one-on-one with people grieving deaths by suicide, helped post-secondary students manage mental health crises and ran grief support groups. What I love about my work is that it’s so varied. Some days I’m helping a teenager navigate anxiety or depression, and other days I’m sitting with someone who’s lost a loved one, guiding them through their grief. I use different approaches depending on what each person needs—whether it’s solution-focused techniques, narrative therapy, or something else entirely.

For me, grief counseling is more than just a job. I believe grief is a natural part of life, and it doesn’t need to be “fixed.” What people need is a space where they can process their emotions without judgment, and that’s what I try to provide. My goal is to help them honor their memories, find peace, and move forward in a way that feels authentic to them.

At the core of everything I do, I just want people to know they’re not alone, and that there’s hope, even in the hardest moments.

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** Please note that Gabrielle Ferguson is WAIT LIST ONLY at this time. ** Gabrielle’s booking system is for current clients only. However, you are welcome to book a free 15 minute consultation with Gabrielle.

My absolute passion is helping people become “unstuck”. Life can be overwhelming sometimes, especially when we are grieving, so we all need some guidance from time to time. Everyone has their unique blend of strengths. Mine happen to be problem solving, and lovin’ people.

I first decided to get my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (UWO) because I wanted to get more ‘tools in the toolbelt’ so I could more intelligently love people - meaning supporting them with evidence-based practices. I became a trauma-informed Certified Grief Counsellor through AIHCP and a Registered Psychotherapist - qualifying via a MACP through Yorkville University. I have training in ACT, CBT, solution-focused therapy, somatic therapy, and IFS. Additionally, I have my suicide intervention certification (ASIST) and crisis prevention and intervention training (CPIT) certification.

My goal is to provide judgement-free support that empowers you.

Let’s do this!

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Siobhan McPartland is a compassionate and deeply experienced social worker dedicated to supporting individuals and families through their most challenging moments. With a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto and over a decade of experience in healthcare and mental health settings, Siobhan brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to her practice at Authentic Living London.

Throughout her career, Siobhan has worked in diverse environments, including pediatric critical care, palliative care, and mental health services. She has provided grief and bereavement counseling to families facing loss, facilitated support groups for adolescents, and supported individuals navigating medical and emotional complexities. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), combined with a genuine commitment to understanding and meeting her clients where they are. Siohban is also trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy specifically for PTSD.

Siobhan’s background includes leadership roles, such as serving as a clinical manager in hospital settings, where she led teams through patient care improvements and system redesigns. She has also contributed to significant research, co-authoring publications that enhance the practice of social work.

At Authentic Living London, Siobhan’s focus is on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients, helping them navigate grief, mental health challenges, and life transitions with compassion and dignity. She believes that every story deserves to be heard and that healing begins with understanding.

When Siobhan isn’t supporting clients, she’s engaged in her passion for learning, continuous professional growth, and contributing to the well-being of her community.

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Hey, I’m Mirlande.

I have a Women’s Studies and Feminist Research and Social Work degree from the University of Western Ontario and am completing my Masters of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I’m a certified solution-focused therapist and am a member in good standing with both the College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

I have training in non-violent crisis (CPI) and suicide intervention (ASIST). I also have training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, trauma-informed counselling, and intrapersonal-based counselling.

I practice from the belief in the power of hopeful conversations. Together, when we sit in your pain, we are simultaneously locating your resilience. Within all this bad, what is going good? As you begin to notice differences aligned with what you want in life, what parts of your hurt are getting in the way? Constantly shifting intersectional identities is my life’s work. You can also call this our psychosocial development as humans. Our sense of personal identity is shaped by our experiences and interactions with others, and it is this identity that helps guide our actions, beliefs, and behaviors with others and ourselves. For instance, I am a transnational adoptee of Haitian descent who was raised in a small town in northern Ontario with no one who looked like me. My sense of belonging was confused, I felt unworthy, ashamed, and abandoned. When I was hurting, I was simultaneously finding what made me resilient. Within all that bad, I saw what was going good and I knew what I wanted to feel instead.

My best hope is that I provide a brave space, so our conversations help you connect the dots, think differently, and recognize change.

Can’t wait to meet you!

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One of the things I love about science, especially neuroscience, is how understanding the way the brain and body work together allows one to show self-compassion about the difficulties one faces. When we combine empathy and safety with evidence-based therapeutic techniques, healing begins.

Along with providing general therapy services, I specialize in mood disorders, personality disorders, and supporting family members of those with mood/personality disorders.

You do not have to shoulder your struggles alone.

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