Affordable Therapy
We’re passionate about making high-quality, compassionate mental health care accessible to everyone—regardless of financial circumstances.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult season or simply seeking support on your journey, our intern therapy program offers a heartfelt opportunity to access compassionate, professional care at a reduced rate.
Reach out to us at [email protected] or call/text 226-224-0301 to book your free 15-minute consultation with one of our caring intern therapists. We’re here to walk alongside you.
At Authentic Living London, we believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate, meaningful mental health support—no matter their financial situation.
Our Pay-What-You-Can program is here to remove the barriers that too often stand in the way of healing. We will meet you where you are, with no financial questions asked.
This offering is available for those facing financial hardship. Because your mental wellness shouldn’t be out of reach—and here, it isn’t.
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Accessible Therapy With Heart
If cost has made therapy feel out of reach, this is a meaningful opportunity to connect with a student therapist—professionally licensed and supervised—at a reduced rate.
Standard session fee: $50
Pay-What-You-Can Option: For individuals with financial need, we offer flexible pricing.
No financial documentation is required—just let us know what you can comfortably afford.
Meet Our Intern Therapists
At Authentic Living London, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate mental health care—no matter their financial situation. That’s why we’re proud to offer reduced-rate therapy through our skilled and caring intern (qualifying) psychotherapist, Karissa Paterson.
We’re also excited to welcome Brenda Deaves, joining our intern team in September 2025—further expanding our commitment to accessible, heartfelt support for our community.
Hi, I’m Karissa Paterson!
I’m here to walk alongside you with care, compassion, and a deep belief in your capacity to grow.
Rooted in narrative therapy, strength-based approaches, and trauma-informed care, my work focuses on helping you reframe your story and reconnect with your inner resilience. I offer support to young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions—with a focus on creating a space that feels safe, inclusive, and grounded in empathy.
My background in mental health, addictions, and housing support has shaped how I understand the unique and layered experiences that impact emotional well-being. I tailor each session to meet your needs, offering not just tools—but a relationship built on trust and respect.
Currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, I blend evidence-based practices with a heartfelt, human approach.
Wherever you are on your journey, I’m here to support you in finding clarity, strength, and a sense of forward movement.
COMING SEPTEMBER 2025
Hi, I’m Brenda Deaves!
Currently, I am completing my Masters in Counselling Psychology and will be providing individual counselling as a qualifying registered psychotherapist under regulated supervision and in accordance to the governing body, the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I am very excited to become a part of the team at Authentic Living London and I look forward to working with those who might be struggling and desire to live a happy life. For myself, I grew up in a working-class family and was one of the first of my generation to graduate from college. Despite the challenges of my own lived experiences, including loss, death, addiction, divorce, anxiety, and being stuck, I returned back to school later in life to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Thanatology (Death, Dying, and Bereavement). In addition to my counselling practicum position with Authentic Living London, I am a bereavement group facilitator. When I’m not working, I love to get creative in the kitchen, write, costume design, and catch up with family and friends!
We are now accepting waitlist applicants to work with Brenda Deaves!
Email [email protected] or call/text 226-224-0301 to be added to Brenda’s September client list.
Authentic Living London is proud to be an approved practicum site for the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) program at Yorkville University.
As a practicum site, we offer a supportive and ethical environment for students to develop their skills while receiving supervision from experienced professionals. This partnership allows us to provide compassionate, evidence-informed care to the community at reduced rates, making therapy more accessible to those in need.
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Authentic Living London Psychotherapy and Grief Counselling
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