Clayre Sessoms, C.C.C., LCT, M.ACP., RCC
Offers
Virtual appointments only
- Clinical Counsellor
- Non-binary
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Provider information
Description
Hi, I'm Clayre Sessoms (she/they). I'm a Registered Clinical Counsellor in BC, a Counselling Therapist in Alberta, and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario. As a trans, blind, and queer therapist, I bring a unique and enriching perspective to my work, utilizing my personal experiences and understanding to offer an empathetic and supportive space for my clients. Specializing in somatic psychotherapy, my approach weaves mindful self-compassion, thoughtful encouragement, and effective explorations to guide collaboration toward harmony, regeneration, and change.
Conditions
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Binge eating disorder (eating disorders)
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Chronic Pain or Illness
- Codependency
- Communication
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Fears / Phobias
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- HIV/AIDS
- Insomnia
- Mood disorders
- Obesity
- Panic disorder
- Parenting
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychosis
- Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder
- Racial Identity
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Sex, sexuality, intimacy
- Sleep Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Somatic symptom disorder
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Trauma
Services
- Art therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Eclectic therapy
- Experiential therapy
- Expressive arts therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Gestalt therapy
- Humanistic therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Multicultural therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Relational therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Teen mental health
- Therapeutic intervention
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- LGBTQ2+
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.)
- Licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT)
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
- Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Education
- I have earned a Master of Counselling Psychology and Art Therapy degree from Adler University. I'm a current Ph.D. student of somatic psychology at CIIS. I also have specialized training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma-informed Stabilization Treatment, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have specialized training in transgender health from WPATH's GEI program. I also regularly engage in cultural sensitivity training and anti-racism best practices.
Professional associations
- Ph.D. student, CIIS, San Francisco, CA, USA
- MCP-AT degree, Adler University, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Facility: Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy
Summary
At my person-centred virtual therapy practice, you'll gain the support you need to embark on a life-affirming and transformative journey. This trans-woman-led online therapy practice, with its distinctive and enriching approach, focuses on somatic psychotherapy to foster balance, renewal, and growth. By integrating mindful self-compassion, insightful inquiry, and effective mind-body exploration, I create a comforting and understanding space for you. Embrace stillness, express yourself, and engage deeply, reassured by warmth and genuine empathy every step of the way.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Services & supplies
- Art therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Eclectic therapy
- Experiential therapy
- Expressive arts therapy
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Gestalt therapy
- Humanistic therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Multicultural therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Relational therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Teen mental health
- Therapeutic intervention
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy