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Holly Gunn
Holly Gunn is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Canadian Certified Counsellor who takes a relational, context-aware approach, considering how external factors like culture, finances, and environment shape mental health. She believes therapy is a collaborative, human-to-human process where real connection creates meaningful change. Drawing from her own experiences in therapy, she emphasizes authenticity and showing up fully to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Clients can expect a flexible space where both present challenges and relational patterns are explored in a way that fits their needs. She has a special interest in understanding how broader life contexts influence wellbeing and healing. Holly invites you to bring your full experience into a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel empowered to move forward.
- The challenges of big life transitions and feeling like you have to “keep it all together”.
- Being the strong one for others, while feeling alone in caring for yourself.
- Balancing feminine identity, motherhood, and a need to be “independent”.
- Relationship dynamics, and how communication patterns and attachment wounds can influence dating and relationships.
- How heavy, isolating and overwhelming grief can feel.
- Career and identity transitions that feel uncertain, overwhelming, or out of your control.
- Warm, real, and approachable.
- Grounded and down to earth.
- Thoughtful.
- Non-judgmental and collaborative.
- Compassionate.
- Steady and supportive.
Expertise
Areas of Focus
- Individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, or burnout.
- High-achievers and hard workers.
- People pleasers.
- People navigating identity questions or role changes.
- Students and young adults.
- Individuals going through life transitions or emotional overwhelm.
- Individuals uncovering past wounds and processing trauma.
- You want to feel at home in your body.
- You’re overwhelmed by your emotions.
- You want a space where you don’t have to have it “figured out”.
- You feel alone in your relationship, or stuck in a pattern of communicating.
- You want to better understand emotional patterns.
- You want to work through something from your past but aren’t sure where to start.
- You need a safe space and someone to listen.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
- Heard, respected and safe.
- Empowered and supported to move forwards.
- Comfortable to get things off your chest.
- Capable of balancing emotions, even laughter when feeling sad.
- My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, feel safe to explore what’s going on for you, and begin to understand your emotions in a new way.
Populations Served
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
- What’s bringing you to therapy.
- What you’re hoping for from therapy.
- Any questions or concerns you have about the process.
- How I work, what sessions might look like, and whether it feels like a good fit to move forwards, there’s no pressure to commit.
- Help you understand and process emotional experiences.
- Support you in connecting back into your body.
- Show up as a real, engaged human - listening closely and staying present with your experience.
- Offer you tools you can incorporate in everyday life.
- Check in regularly to make sure therapy feels right for you and what you need.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Schedule
In Person Sessions
Virtual Sessions
More Info
Education
Yorkville University
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
2025
Queen's University
Bachelor of Science, Honours
2017
Certifications
The Gottman Institute
Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1
2025
PESI
Mastering Internal Family Systems Therapy
2025
Trauma Informed Practice Institute
Trauma-Informed Practice: Level 1
2024
Languages
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.