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Colin (Heron) Payne
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Colin “Heron” Payne supports clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, shame, and a strong inner critic. Drawing on his own lived experience with anxiety, he brings a person-centred and relational approach grounded in mindfulness, somatic awareness, and self-compassion. He begins with each client’s story and what they need in the moment, offering thoughtful tools without imposing an agenda. Clients are invited to move at a pace that feels safe; they do not need clear goals or have to share their deepest struggles before they are ready. Colin helps people feel seen and understood, build a kinder relationship with themselves, and move toward change with care, trust, and support.
My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
- Growing up with unpredictability, relational trauma, and learning to stay safe by reading the room, adapting, or keeping the peace.
- Living with complex trauma, anxiety, periods of depression, and the shame and self-criticism that can come with feeling different or “too sensitive.”
- What it’s like to have a busy, overthinking mind.
- Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns you understand intellectually but can’t simply think your way out of.
- Losing parts of yourself through people-pleasing, self-editing, or trying to be who others need you to be—and the gradual process of reclaiming authenticity, boundaries, and self-trust.
- The non-linear work of healing: learning to listen to your body, relate differently to old survival patterns, and replace self-judgment with curiosity and compassion.
- Parenting while healing your own attachment wounds, including the challenge of interrupting inherited patterns, making mistakes, repairing, and trying to offer something different to the next generation.
- The search for meaning, belonging, and a more genuine relationship with yourself, including the role mindfulness, spirituality, and contemplative practice can play in that process.
- Living with ADHD, and the associated shame, self-doubt and burnout it can cause.
- Navigating the uncertainty and complexities of life with chronic illness.
- Attachment-based parenting of neurodivergent children.
My cultural or ancestral background is…
My clients describe me using words like…
- Warm
- Curious
- Grounded
- Compassionate
- Calm
- Patient
- Non-judgmental
- Insightful
- Safe
- Trustworthy
- Authentic
- Steady
- Gentle
- Consistent
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Specializations
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ADHD
Mental Health Disorders
Anger
Emotional Well-Being
Anxiety
Emotional Well-Being
Attachment
Relationship with Self
Bullying
Trauma & Recovery
Chronic Illness
Body & Health
Climate Anxiety
Emotional Well-Being
Complex Trauma (CPTSD)
Trauma & Recovery
Emotional regulation
Emotional Well-Being
Existential questions
Relationship with Self
Health anxiety
Body & Health
Imposter syndrome
Relationship with Self
Meaning and purpose
Identity & Personal Growth
Men's issues
Identity & Personal Growth
Mindfulness
Emotional Well-Being
Nervous system regulation
Emotional Well-Being
Neurodivergent
Mental Health Disorders
Parenting
Relationships & Connection
People pleasing
Relationships & Connection
Perfectionism
Relationship with Self
Relationships
Relationships & Connection
Self-Criticism
Identity & Personal Growth
Self-esteem
Relationship with Self
Spirituality
Specialized Populations
Trauma
Trauma & Recovery
My clients often self-identify as…
- People of any gender experiencing the impacts of complex trauma or relational wounding.
- Men exploring identity, ambition, belonging, integrity, emotional awareness and relationships.
- Highly sensitive or neurodiverse people feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stretched beyond their capacity.
- Individuals in committed relationships who want to explore how their patterns are contributing to relationship challenges.
- Self-reflective and growth-oriented people who want to get to the roots of their patterns and gently unravel them.
- Competent, high-functioning people who might look like they have it all together, but are struggling internally.
- Mindfulness and meditation practitioners seeking to develop their practices and apply the skills to working with personal challenges.
I’m the right therapist for you if…
- You want to understand the deeper roots of your patterns, not just manage symptoms.
- You feel overwhelmed, burned out, overstimulated, or stretched beyond your capacity.
- You want to feel more at home in your body and more connected to your emotions.
- You notice old wounds showing up in your relationships and want to understand your part in those patterns.
- You want to become less reactive and more grounded in difficult moments.
- You are highly sensitive or neurodiverse and want therapy that respects the way your nervous system works.
- You have experienced complex trauma or relational wounding and want to approach healing gently, at a pace that feels manageable.
- You want to develop more self-compassion rather than treating parts of yourself as problems to fix.
- You want therapy to feel collaborative rather than like someone is telling you what to do.
- You are interested in the connection between your body, emotions, relationships, history, and inner life.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
Attachment-Based
Coaching
Compassion-Based Approach
Eastern Psychologies
Existential Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Inner Child Work
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness & Meditation
Parts Work
Positive Psychology
Relational Therapy
Self-Compassion
Somatic and Body Awareness
Spiritual Therapy
Trauma-Informed
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If we work together you can expect to feel...
- Seen and understood without feeling judged, analyzed, or reduced to a problem.
- Over time, feel safe enough to be honest about the parts of yourself you might usually hide, manage, or push away.
- Unhurried because we can move at a pace that respects your nervous system and your readiness.
- Curious rather than critical toward your emotions, reactions, and patterns.
- Grounded and supported when difficult feelings or experiences arise.
- Accepted as you are, while also feeling motivated toward meaningful change.
- More connected to yourself and increasingly able to trust your own experience.
Populations Served
Adults (18+)
Seniors (65+)
Psychedelic Therapy
My interest in working with non-ordinary states stems from...
- My personal experiences with psychedelic therapy and the profound healing they enabled when combined with extensive integration and consistent mindfulness practice.
Offering
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Education & Training
Psychedelic Therapy for Major Depression
Embark
2023
Psychedelic Practitioner Fundamentals
The Synthesis Institute
2026
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
Initial Consultation
Free
Individual Session
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Session
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Family Session
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we'll go over...
- What brings you to therapy.
- My approach and how we might work together.
- Any questions you have for me.
If we work together you can expect me to…
- Meet you with warmth, curiosity, and respect, rather than assuming I already know what your experience means.
- Follow what feels most alive and important to you, while helping us notice the deeper patterns underneath it.
- Help you slow things down and listen to your body, especially when your thoughts alone aren’t getting you where you want to go.
- Approach your patterns with compassion, exploring how they developed and what they may have been trying to protect.
- Gently challenge you when it serves the work, without pushing you beyond what feels manageable.
- Offer practical tools, perspectives, and resources you can carry with you outside the therapy room.
- Help you build a more trusting relationship with yourself, so that over time you feel less dependent on me for the answers.
- Remember what matters to you and stay engaged in the work with you from session to session.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your insurance provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Eligible provinces and territories are highlighted in green.
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan
Yukon
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Education
The Orca Institute
1200-hour Diploma, Counselling Skills
2025
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor of Journalism
2007
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Arts, English/Sociology
2001
Certifications
The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley
Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
2025
Languages
English
Booking FAQ
First Session charges each session directly to your credit card. Once each session occurs, and your card is charged, you will receive a PDF receipt to your email with all of the details you will need to get reimbursed (therapist name, license/designation, license number, address, etc). You can then submit the receipt to your insurance company for reimbursement if you have coverage.
We always recommend you check with your insurance provider to confirm what coverage you have.
You are the expert when it comes to knowing who is the right fit. Ensure you’ve watched the therapist video at the top of their profile and see if you get a good feeling from the message and the energy they are putting out. If you feel drawn to speak with them, listen to your gut! Booking a free consultation is a great first step to asses fit.