Who We Are
We’re a team of therapists who bring a human approach to our work with you. We believe that therapy should be a place where you can show up as you are- no masks, no judgment.
Our goal is to help you connect more deeply with yourself and the people around you. Together, we’ll explore your patterns, unpack your past, and uncover what you truly need to live a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Each of us brings a unique approach and perspective to the table, so you can find the right fit for your needs. Whether you’re here to heal, grow, or just figure things out, we’re ready to support you.Take a look at our team below and book a session whenever you feel ready.
Maryse Hebert
MA, Clinical Director, Supervisor & Registered Psychotherapist (Independent Practice)
**Maryse is not currently accepting new clients
Maryse is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Alberta in the Bachelors of Arts Program in Psychology, where she assisted with research in the social psychology department studying interpersonal relationships. She received her Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and also received her Level 2 certification from the highly acclaimed PACT Institute in California (Psychobiological Approach to Couple’s Therapy).
Maryse founded Aura Counselling Services in 2021, and has a special focus on helping her clients improve their interpersonal relationships through both individuals and couples counselling. In her individual work with clients, she often helps youths and adults work through childhood and attachment traumas, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, codependency, self-esteem/body image, people pleasing and shame. In her couple’s work, she provides support to couples navigating infidelity, breaches of trust, intimacy and communication struggles, conflict management and disconnection.
As an Attachment and Cognitive- Behavioural Therapist, Maryse focuses on exploring the roots of core issues through exploration of family histories to foster self-awareness and understanding. Her approach combines hands-on tools and interventions designed to reduce immediate concerns, develop life-long coping strategies, and build resilience. This process not only improves self-esteem and interpersonal relationships but also promotes long-term, meaningful and lasting change. Therapy with Maryse is both emotionally explorative and solution focused.
Maryse’s primary therapeutic approach with couples is called the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) which focuses on improving interactions between couples. Her goal is to help couples notice their reactions as they occur and learn how to better address one another's attachment needs. Instead of looking at the content of conflict, we look at each partner's psychobiological capacities to remain self-regulated and to maintain safety and security through effective mutual regulation. She also pulls from other approaches including Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Approach.
Maryse is dedicated to helping her clients achieve their therapy goals, and offers a caring and non-judgmental space to consult and express your needs. Maryse is supportive and compassionate, and truly passionate about her work.
Rate:
$180.00
Availability:
In-person and/or virtual availability on Monday & Tuesday mornings/afternoons, Wednesday & Thursday afternoons/evenings and Friday mornings. Maryse is bilingual (French/English) and provides counselling to teens, individuals and couples.
Cléa Morin
MED, Registered Psychotherapist
**Cléa is not currently accepting new clients
Cléa believes that with the right support and guidance, meaningful and lasting change is possible for everyone. At the heart of her practice is a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and mutual respect. She integrates practical, evidence-based tools to build resilience and address present-day concerns, while also engaging in deeper emotional and somatic work to help process unresolved experiences often held in the body and nervous system. Her approach supports both immediate coping and long-term healing.
Cléa works with adults and adolescents (14+) experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including difficulties with emotion regulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, insomnia, and eating disorders. She also supports couples in navigating challenges such as communication issues, parenting stress, infidelity, intimacy concerns, breaches of trust, and polyamory.
Her work is grounded in nervous system-informed, mindfulness-based, and attachment-focused approaches. Cléa integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Polyvagal Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT and CBT-I for insomnia) into her individual work. With couples, she uses primarily a Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) to help partners build secure-functioning relationships and deepen their emotional connection. She also draws from Emotional-Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Approach.
Cléa is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology and an Honours Bachelor of Arts with a minor in Communications from the University of Ottawa. She is fully bilingual and can offer services both in English and French.
Rate:
$180.00
Availability:
Virtual availability Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday in the mornings and early afternoons. Cléa is bilingual (French/English) and provides counselling to teens, individuals, and couples.
Akriti Paudyal
MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Independent Practice)
As a Registered Psychotherapist, Akriti is deeply committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and uncover their inner strengths. Akriti specializes in working with individuals, youth and couples who are experiencing challenges in their lives. Akriti has experience working with clients with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, eating disorders/disordered eating, body image, ADHD, parenting concerns and trauma-related symptoms.
Akriti draws from various approaches such as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Somatic-Experiencing (SE), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and self-compassion. She ensures that each therapy session is tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. Akriti believes in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal growth.
Akriti holds a Masters in Counseling and Spirituality from Saint Paul University and she is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO.
Rate:
$180.00
Availability:
In-person or virtual availability on Tuesday afternoons/evenings. Akriti speaks English, Nepali, German and Hindi and provides counselling to teens, individuals 18+, families and couples.
Angelica Kibets
MA, Registered Psychotherapist
Angelica is a dedicated therapist who believes in the power of collaboration, fostering a supportive therapeutic partnership with her clients. She works with adults and adolescents (14+) facing a variety of challenges, including mood concerns such as depression and anxiety, substance use and behavioral addiction, relational difficulties, life transitions, stress, and trauma-related symptoms.
Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, Angelica tailors her work to meet each client's unique needs. She incorporates techniques such as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and stress management practices to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms. Her approach is grounded in trauma-informed and attachment-based principles, and her goal is for clients to feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Angelica holds a Master's in Counseling Psychology from the University of Ottawa and is a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. She is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their struggles, gain insights, and work towards lasting personal growth.
Rate:
$180.00
Availability:
In-person or virtual availability on Monday afternoons/evenings, Thursday mornings & Friday afternoons/evenings. Angelica speaks English and provides individual counselling to teens 14+, Adults and Couples.