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FIND CLARITY WITHIN THE OVERWHELM
EMBRACE YOUR authentic self ALONG THE WAY 

Virtual Counselling across Ontario
Support for Individuals and Partners through Psychotherapy and Coaching

You’re constantly navigating layers, relationships, trauma, chronic illness, identity, neurodivergence, or the pressure to succeed in a world that doesn't always make space for you.

You give, adapt, and push through, but it’s catching up with you. Burnout, sensory overload, or past wounds still shape your present. If you’re an immigrant or straddling cultures, the weight of belonging yet never fully fitting in adds another layer.

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What you’re carrying isn’t something a self-help book can fix. You need deeper support—something that helps you understand your patterns, heal past wounds, and break free in a way that truly honours who you are.

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If this resonates with you, you’re in the right place.

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Areas of Focus

2SLGBTQIA+, Relationships, Neurodivergence, Trauma & Grief, Chronic Illness & Disability, Immigration & Acculturation, Highly Sensitive Persons and Spirituality 

Services

Trauma-Informed Therapy for Adults and Partners.

Where all of you is welcome.

Individual Therapy

I aim to provide a warm, supportive space for you to explore your challenges and find clarity. All therapeutic interventions will be tailored each session to your needs, helping you gain insight, heal, and grow at your own pace.

Relationship Therapy

I want to help you heal your heart and reconnect with your partner. My approach focuses on understanding each other and communication to rekindle the passion and bond in your relationship.

Life, Health and Nutrition Coaching

I want to help you nourish your body and mind while creating a sustainable path to health. My approach focuses on personalized guidance, holistic strategies, and practical tools to support your well-being and empower you to thrive.

"I will not rescue you, for you are not powerless. I will not fix you, for you are not broken. I will not heal you, for I see you in your wholeness. I will walk with you through the darkness as you remember your light." 

Hi, I'm Nina.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Registered Health and Nutrition Counsellor. I'm glad you found me, this space is yours to use in the way that best supports you.

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As a deeply empathetic and sensitive human, I am honoured to partner with you on this journey. I aim to provide a compassionate, anti-oppressive space where your system can heal at its own pace. Together, we’ll honour the uniqueness of your inner world, creating space for every part of you to feel supported, understood, and integrated.

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Contact Me

For any questions you have, you can reach me here:

Nina Santiago, PhD

Registered Health and Nutrition Counsellor

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

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+ 1 (647) 932-1060

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nina@authenticselfcounselling.ca

 

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