Finding a Black therapist in London, Ontario who understands lived experiences, cultural identity, and community context can make seeking mental health support feel safer and more effective.


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Beidan Hassan is a Registered Social Worker who received her Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto
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Jinepher Koduah, MSW, RSW, is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto.
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I have spent the past 9+ years working in mental health and advocacy, particularly with the BIPOC community. I bring a range of experience
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Keresa is a member of the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
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Anisa offers therapy to adolescents and adults. She utilizes client-centred, holistic,trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approaches.
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Meccana is a registered social worker with over 17 years of experience offering person-centered support and advocacy with families
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Helps you identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours that impact how you feel.
Teach you to slow down, become more present, and respond to stress with greater awareness and care.
Supports you in understanding, expressing, and healing through your emotions in a safe space.
Combines acceptance and change strategies to help with intense emotions, relationships, and coping.
Recognizes how trauma shapes your experiences and centres safety, choice, and empowerment in the healing process.
Connects body and mind by using gentle awareness and movement to support nervous system regulation and healing.
A therapy that helps the brain reprocess and release distress from traumatic or overwhelming experiences.
Many individuals and families look for therapy that is trauma-informed, non-judgmental, and grounded in evidence-based psychotherapy while supporting emotional wellness, self-esteem, and personal growth.Through Wellnest, clients across London, Ontario, and Canada can connect with experienced clinicians offering psychotherapy and counselling services in a supportive safe space. Whether you are navigating burnout, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, therapy can help strengthen wellbeing and long-term resilience.
Many Black Canadians seek mental health care that recognizes cultural identity and lived experiences while providing professional and compassionate support.
Therapy can help individuals facing mental health challenges, relationship issues, or stress related to work, school, and family life.Wellnest therapists use a range of modalities, including CBT, DBT, EMDR, narrative therapy, and emotionally focused therapy, depending on client goals.
Therapy may focus on building self-esteem, improving emotional awareness, and developing healthier coping strategies.Clients may seek support for ADHD, autism, neurodivergent experiences, relationship stress, or burnout. Therapy can also support adolescents and young adults navigating identity development and emotional regulation.
Whether you are looking for in-person psychotherapy in London or virtual sessions across Ontario—including nearby cities like Toronto or Mississauga—our therapists work collaboratively with clients to provide personalized care aligned with their unique needs.
By matching with the right therapist who understands your positionality, you can spend less time “explaining yourself” and more time focusing on your treatment.
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We offer virtual sessions by phone or video, making therapy accessible to you from wherever you live in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta or even British Columbia. Learn more about our services and how to get started with therapy in each of the areas listed below.
Yes. Many therapists support adolescents navigating identity development, ADHD, emotional regulation, and family stress through evidence-based counselling approaches.
Coverage depends on your insurance plan and the clinician’s credentials, such as registered social worker (RSW) or registered psychotherapist. Many workplace benefits include mental health coverage.
Many therapists provide inclusive care for LGBTQ clients while maintaining a respectful, culturally sensitive therapeutic environment.
Yes. Many providers offer online psychotherapy sessions alongside in-person therapy to improve accessibility.
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach used by many clinicians to support emotional connection, relationship repair, and trauma-informed healing.
Organizations such as the Africa Centre and community-based networks offer resources that support culturally responsive mental health care and professional development.
Working with a therapist who understands cultural context and lived experiences can strengthen trust, emotional safety, and therapeutic outcomes.
Online therapy can sometimes be more affordable because it reduces travel and clinic overhead, but pricing depends on the therapist’s credentials and session type.
You can explore therapist directories, mental health clinics, or platforms like Wellnest to find providers whose specialties match your needs.
If you have any other questions, check out our FAQ page. You can also reach out to us at info@wellnest.ca or call/text us at 437-333-WELL(9355).
Our Commitment to Our Communities
For far too long, people of colour have been underrepresented in the mental health space, both as providers of psychotherapy services and seekers of those services.Our lived experiences and observations led us to understand that one of the most fundamental areas of change needed in our field is for better representation of its professionals. We want people, no matter their journey or their identity, to feel seen and heard as they navigate their healing.

Wellnest
415 Yonge St, Suite #1604, Toronto, ON, M5B 2E7
Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 8 AM–6 PM
We offer multiple ways you can pay for your therapy sessions here at Wellnest.
Find out if your insurance covers therapy
We accept credit card and Visa debt
Available by request and need
Some insurance providers cover therapy, please check with your insurance provider to see if they cover therapy.


