
YOUR VOICE: COUNSELLING SERVICES
Breaking the Silence of Distress
Your Voice: Counselling Services aims to provide support to individuals living with mental health concerns, dis/ability related stigma, and racism. Through therapeutic intervention, Your Voice: Counselling Services can help individuals feel heard and validated.
It can be challenging for someone to cope with life's various issues without having a safe and comfortable space to discuss their feelings. Speaking to a counsellor can be key in terms of gaining better understanding of your emotions and seeking the clarity you need to address your personal issues.
My name is Jaleesa Bygrave and I have a Master's degree in Social Work and have worked in the field of social work since 2011. I have a wealth of experience providing social work services to clients affected by anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, racism, dis/ability stigma, criminal justice system issues, HIV and AIDS stigma, grief/bereavement and relationship concerns.
I am a registered social worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I have experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds and experiences and incorporate this into my social work practice.
PUBLIC APPEARANCES
I have made public appearances on podcasts, at conferences and community presentations where I discussed subject matters such as dis/ability, racism and mental health.
* My Stuttering Life October 2019
* My Stuttering Life January 2020
* Canadian Stuttering Association November 2020

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Clients can book an appointment on evenings and weekends. Counselling sessions are 50 minutes in length.
Cost: Each counselling session is $90.
Methods of payment: cash, e-transfer, and cheque. A receipt would be provided at the end of each counselling session.
Location: Office location is in Hamilton, Ontario. Virtual counselling sessions are also available.
Please note: Social work services are not covered under OHIP. Some private health plans or extended health benefits provide coverage for clinical social work services.
