Husainat Bakare

Registered Psychotherapist, C.C.C

◦Not Available

◦ Virtual

◦ Client Focus: Individuals 16+ & Couples

◦ Languages: English & Yoruba

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Brain Story Certification
Critical Incident Group debriefing – Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
Harm reduction training
Emotionally Focused Therapy with Couples of Color
Drs. John and Julie Gottman on the 10 Core Principles for Effective Couples Therapy & Gottman Level I
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
Anxiety Certification Course: Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias
Mindfulness Training
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification (C-DBT): Practical Clinical Applications for Trauma, Comorbidities, Addiction and More
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
CBT for Anxiety
EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Training
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
Trauma training

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My therapeutic style

Experience

Life can bring moments of transition, adversity, and uncertainty that feel overwhelming. As your therapist, I provide support for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, stress, and major life transitions. I work through an anti-oppressive, intersectional, and culturally sensitive lens, welcoming clients from all backgrounds, including BIPOC, minority, and immigrant communities. My goal is to ensure you feel safe, respected, and supported as we work toward your wellness.

My approach is grounded in compassion and cultural awareness, with a focus on racial identity, self-esteem, and relationships. Whether you’re facing burnout, loneliness, or seeking healthier coping skills, I offer support for individuals and couples, helping you build coping skills, heal past wounds, improve communication, and move toward lasting personal growth and balance.

To be added to Husainat’s waitlist, please email admin@blissfulbalancecounselling.com

Husainat is currently a Registered Psychotherapist member of the CRPO. She completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Mental Health with a minor in Psychology at Carleton University, and earned her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Over the years, Husainat has been involved in activism and advocacy to break the stigma surrounding mental health, increase mental health awareness, improve education about mental health, and address the need for accessibility to mental health services for racialized communities and all communities.

In addition, she has volunteer experience as a peer support worker, providing support and crisis interventions in various settings and communities, and delivering mental health workshops focused on mental health literacy and anti-oppression.

More than just my work

My favourite quote:

“The irony is that we attempt to disown our difficult stories to appear more
whole or more acceptable, but our wholeness - even our wholeheartedness - actually depends on the integration of all of our experiences, including the falls.”

- Brené Brown

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Our Fees:

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying): $180

Registered Psychotherapist (Individuals & Couples): $200

(no HST is charged)

Check with your provider to see if services by Registered Psychotherapists are covered. Reduced fees are available for clients without insurance. Please discuss this with your therapist.