Coaching Therapists

Coaching offers a forward-focused, goal-oriented approach to personal development. Work with a coach who can help you navigate life transitions, clarify your goals, and build momentum toward meaningful change.

Coaching is a collaborative partnership designed to help you move forward with intention and clarity. Unlike traditional therapy, which often explores past experiences, coaching focuses on the present and future—helping you identify what you want to achieve and creating actionable steps to get there. Whether you're navigating a career transition, seeking greater work-life balance, or working toward personal growth, a coach can provide structure, accountability, and support.

On First Session, you can browse coaching professionals across Canada who offer this forward-looking approach. Watch intro videos to get a sense of each coach's style before booking, and find someone whose approach resonates with your goals. Credentials are verified during onboarding, so you can feel confident in who you're connecting with.

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Tarni Kaur

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Tarni Kaur

Tarni Kaur

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$155/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Mindfulness Practices, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, OCD, Self-esteem, Social anxiety
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Mindfulness Practices, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, OCD, Self-esteem, Social anxiety
Ontario
Asia
Ontario

Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Cortes Island, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Diane Brussell

Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her, We/Us
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Newfoundland and Labrador
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Ontario
New Brunswick

Liz Spaargaren

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Okotoks, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB.
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Liz Spaargaren

Liz Spaargaren

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$125/session
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
Alberta
Alberta

Dennis Keefe

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Dennis Keefe

Dennis Keefe

Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Ontario

Anastasia Sutulova

Pre-Licensed Professional
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Offers In-Person (Vancouver, BC)
Virtual Sessions in MB, ON, YT, NU, NT, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Anastasia Sutulova

Anastasia Sutulova

Pre-Licensed Professional
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
$75/session
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Decision making, PTSD, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Fears and phobia, Panic attacks, Psychedelic therapy, Separation anxiety, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Couples Therapy, Decision making, PTSD, Trauma, Emotional regulation, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Fears and phobia, Panic attacks, Psychedelic therapy, Separation anxiety, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Central & South America
Manitoba
Ontario
Yukon
Nunavut
Northwest Territories
Alberta
British Columbia
Newfoundland and Labrador
Saskatchewan

Sheema Khan

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and MB.
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Sheema Khan

Sheema Khan

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba
Ontario
Alberta
Manitoba

Luigi Garde

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Luigi Garde

Luigi Garde

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
$140/session
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
Ontario, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Yukon, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
United States of America, Asia, Central & South America, Europe
Ontario
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
New Brunswick
Nunavut
Yukon
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Quebec

Michael Appiah

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Michael Appiah

Michael Appiah

Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
Relationships, Men's issues, Effective communication, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Workplace stress, Assertiveness, Attachment, Career guidance, Christian counselling, College or University Coaching, Dating challenges, BIPOC, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Conflict resolution, Couples, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Self-Development, School challenges, Imposter syndrome
Relationships, Men's issues, Effective communication, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Workplace stress, Assertiveness, Attachment, Career guidance, Christian counselling, College or University Coaching, Dating challenges, BIPOC, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Conflict resolution, Couples, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Self-Development, School challenges, Imposter syndrome
Ontario, British Columbia
Ontario
British Columbia

Sasha Lizárraga

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Sasha Lizárraga
Ontario
Ontario

Calum Ramsay

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, YT, NU, BC, and SK.
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Calum Ramsay

Calum Ramsay

Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
British Columbia
Saskatchewan

Jacqueline Groves

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jacqueline Groves

Jacqueline Groves

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Ontario
Ontario
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