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Andrea Meade (She/Her)
MEd , Registered Psychotherapist
Counsellor's Gender:
Woman, Cisgender
Ethno-Racial Identity:
Black
I know how important it is to find a therapist that you click with. Therapy is a big decision, and confiding in someone you've only just met requires hope, trust, honesty, and a healthy amount of courage (not to mention all the practical things like time, money, and effort). Creating a trusting connection with you is my highest priority, from the very first session, to the day when you're standing strong again. I see us as equal partners, working steadily towards your goals. My 22 years as a clinician (Registered Physiotherapist) have given me strong interpersonal and analytical skills. As a classic introvert, I'm also a very talented listener and observer. Because of my unique expertise, skillset and personality, my clients often feel comfortable to start digging deep fairly early on in the therapy process. My focus is on helping you better understand your negative thought patterns, reactions and choices, both past and present. Learning how the brain, nervous system and body works to keep us safe in difficult conditions is part of this. We will then get to work on the good stuff - moving towards a better way, and adding to your already-amazing arsenal of natural strengths. I look forward to exploring with you!
Communities Served
Black Individuals
Approximate Wait Time
1-3 Days
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Weekdays, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekends, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Weekends, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekends, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Locations
Available online only You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
My practice at a glance
2 Year(s) of Experience
Available online only
Age Group Served
Adults (18+)
Array
(
[0] => Acute Incident / Stressor
[1] => Adjustment
[2] => Anger Management
[3] => Anti-Black Racism
[4] => Anxiety and Stress
[5] => Assertiveness
[6] => Bullying - In the Workplace
[7] => Chronic Illness
[8] => Communication
[9] => Emotion Regulation
[10] => General Wellbeing / Wellness
[11] => Gradual Return to Work
[12] => Grief & Bereavement
[13] => Life Transitions
[14] => Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence
[15] => Microaggressions
[16] => Pain Management
[17] => Parenting
[18] => Personal Growth
[19] => Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
[20] => Racism
[21] => Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
[22] => Self-Esteem and Identity Issues
[23] => Social Skills Development
[24] => Stress
[25] => Stress Management / Relaxation
[26] => Trauma
[27] => Work-Related Issues
)
Conditions Treated
Acute Incident / Stressor, Adjustment, Anger Management, Anti-Black Racism, Anxiety and Stress, Assertiveness, Bullying - In the Workplace, Chronic Illness, Communication, Emotion Regulation, General Wellbeing / Wellness, Gradual Return to Work, Grief & Bereavement, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Microaggressions, Pain Management, Parenting, Personal Growth, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Racism, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Social Skills Development, Stress, Stress Management / Relaxation, Trauma, Work-Related Issues
Language Spoken
English
Therapeutic Approaches
Behavioural, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential/Humanistic, Feminist, Integrative, Patient Centered, Solution-focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma Focused or Trauma-informed Approaches
Gender Identity
Woman, Cisgender
Ethno-Racial Identity
Black
Sexual Orientation
Straight or Heterosexual
Religion and Spiritual Affiliation
No religious affiliation
Lived Experiences
Indigenous, Black and Racialized
Locations
Available online only You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
