Meet the Team

Check out the profiles below to learn who you may want on your mental health journey.

JUSTIN GODDARD, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Director
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS

Areas of practice: Emotion regulation/anger management, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, life stress, couple therapy.

Therapy approaches: Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)-informed, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, Person-Centred Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.

About Justin
Justin is a registered psychotherapist (RP) with experience working in community, hospital, and educational settings settings in the United States and Canada. His approach to therapy is straightforward, warm, non-judgmental, and exploratory. Justin borrows heavily from Person-Centred, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) treatment traditions, and he specializes in supporting clients with big emotions and self-harm behaviour. Justin also has experience treating anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), borderline personality disorder traits or diagnoses, and other mental health challenges.

When he first meets with you, one of his highest priorities is learning your story, including the parts that interfere with living the life you want for yourself. In the sessions that follow, Justin works with you to enhance your repertoire of coping skills while asking questions and making tentative observations to help you build your understanding of the problems that are keeping you stuck. Justin believes that by supporting you with a combination of practical, hands-on coping skills and by joining you in empathic curiosity about your inner world, he can help you bring your life into closer alignment with the one you want.

Justin is a passionate learner. He completed his masters in counselling and guidance at University of Missouri - Kansas City in 2015 and he is currently working on his doctorate in counselling psychology (EdD) at University of Toronto - OISE.

Justin is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Available Tuesday-Saturday.

FRANCOIS JAUME, MACP, RP (QUALIFYING)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS

Areas of practice: Anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder traits, ADHD/neurodivergence.

Therapy approaches: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)-informed, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused therapy.

About Francois
Welcome! From a young age, Francois’s fascination with human behaviour and the intricate workings of the mind has driven his commitment to psychotherapy. With over a decade of experience in the field, Francois’s journey in psychotherapy has been shaped by a profound understanding of the mind's impact on well-being. In 2024, Francois aligned with Justin and became an integral part of this dedicated team focused on enhancing mental health.

Francois’s practice incorporates techniques drawn from various modalities. He seamlessly weaves elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), creative therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy into his sessions with you. This versatile approach allows him to tailor your sessions to navigate the complexities of emotions and self-harm behaviours. Francois’s practice extends to assisting clients dealing with anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder traits, and a spectrum of mental health challenges.

In his collaborative sessions with you, Francois believes in enhancing capacities for self-compassion and emotion regulation as vital components of addressing mental health challenges. Together, he and you will strike the right balance between challenge and support, empowering you to navigate work, play, and love more harmoniously.

Embark on a transformative journey where your unique narrative intertwines with Francois’s expertise, shaping a path towards mental wellness. Reach out, and craft your personalized journey together with Francois.

Francois is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Available Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday afternoons.

KATE FRASER, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS

Areas of practice: LGBTQ+ issues, issues facing newcomers and refugees, addiction.

Therapy approaches: Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-based interventions.

About Kate
Kate’s practice is informed by 10 years of community work in neighbourhoods across Toronto. As a social worker, she has experience supporting young adults, LGBTQ+ folks, newcomers and refugees, survivors of domestic violence, and people experiencing homelessness and addiction. 

Kate’s demeanour is warm, encouraging, and curious. She seeks opportunities to co-create an approach with clients based on their interests, identities and goals. Coming from a humanist framework, she uses elements of emotion focused, narrative and mindfulness-based interventions. Kate’s goal is to support those she works with to connect with their emotions, find inner resilience and build a personal well-being practice. Kate believes that a supportive and dedicated space for people to navigate their experiences, and deepen their connection to their emotional worlds, provides remarkable opportunities for growth, healing and transformation.

Kate is a member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Available Tuesdays from 4pm-8pm; and Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10am-2pm.

Services with Kate are currently available virtually only.

MÉLANIE BRÉTÉCHER, RP (QUALIFYING)
Psychotherapy Student
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS VIA HARD FEELINGS.

Areas of practice: Emotion regulation, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, life stress.

Therapy approaches: Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)-informed, Person-Centred Therapy.

About Mélanie
Mélanie is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She has a diverse background in both academic research and professional experience, with a strong foundation in psychology and sociology. Mélanie has worked in various roles, including disability case management, client service, and research assistance, all of which have provided a rich understanding of the complexities of human behaviour and mental health. 

Mélanie supports individuals navigating life transitions, exploring their values and identities, and unpacking unhelpful coping mechanisms. She is particularly attuned to the intersections of identity, culture, and the impact of systemic power dynamics on mental health.

Mélanie practices under a Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) informed care model, while also drawing on techniques from Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and supportive counselling. Her therapeutic approach is empathetic, warm, non-judgmental, and exploratory, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. 

Mélanie believes that clients are the true experts of their own lives and sees therapy as a collaborative journey. She is committed to co-creating a therapeutic relationship grounded in authenticity, compassion, and respect. With a strong focus on cultural humility, Mélanie aims to provide a space where clients can experience healing while acknowledging the broader social contexts that influence their mental health.

Mél is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Available Wednesdays & Fridays. Services with Mél are time-limited and currently available through Hard Feelings’s low cost mental health program. Services available virtually, and in-person at Hard Feelings in Toronto.