“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are. But first you must unlearn who they told you to be” 

— Arthur Ashe

Availability:

Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Weekend

Location:

Virtual & In-Person (Brooklin)

Works With:

Children (6+), Teens, Adults

Rebecca Donnelly

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Professional Art Therapist, Registered Nurse

If you’ve been carrying a lot today, please take a moment to pause, take a deep breath, and let yourself settle. It is exhausting to carry the weight of worry, self-doubt, or life’s heavy transitions all on your own. You might feel a bit lost or disconnected right now, but please know that you don’t have to figure it all out today—and you don’t have to do it alone.

In our sessions together, we will move at a gentle pace that feels comfortable for you. Rather than just analyzing your past or giving you a checklist of things to fix, I focus on creating a soft space where you can slowly unpack your thoughts without any fear of judgment. Together, we will blend compassionate, mindfulness-based tools with practical strategies to help you feel more grounded, reconnected to yourself, and confident in navigating life’s challenges.

From your very first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming space where you can show up exactly as you are. We will start by simply getting to know each other at a pace that feels completely safe for you, with no pressure to share everything all at once. In our time together, you are always the expert on your own life—I am simply here as a compassionate guide. You can expect a collaborative space where your feelings are deeply validated, along with gentle, practical tools to build a life that feels more authentic, spacious, and peaceful for you.

Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Weekend

Works With: Children (6+), Teens, Adults

Location: Virtual, In-Person (Brooklin)

Areas of Focus

  • Art Therapy
  • Emotion Recognition and Regulation
  • Exploring Feelings and Experiences
  • Anxiety and Perfectionism
  • Life Transitions
  • Self confidence/Self image
  • Stress and Burnout
  • People Pleasing

modalities

  • Person-centred Therapy
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches

Education & Training

  • Canadian International Institute Art Therapy Art Psychotherapy Graduate Diploma
  • York University BScN
  • Compassionate Inquiry Certificate
  • Cognitive Behaviour Training Basic and Advanced

We're now booking in Brooklin.

Our third Fern Creek location is now open for bookings. Book your appointment at our new Brooklin location today.