Low-Cost Virtual
Counselling Clinic
September 2026 – April 2027
Overview
Access to high-quality counselling remains a significant challenge across Ontario, with long waitlists and rising costs leaving many individuals without the support they need. In response, The Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health and the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto, are pleased to offer a low-cost virtual counselling clinic that combines affordability with excellence in clinical training and care.
From September 2026 to April 2027, senior Master of Social Work students will provide 12 sessions at a rate of $45 per session. This clinic is offered entirely online, making it accessible to clients across the province. Please note that insurance policies may cover services delivered by supervised social work students.
Treatment Approach
Students will offer 12 sessions of structured Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and will integrate skills and principles from: Emotion Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Clinical Supervision and Oversight
All students are trained by experts in the field and closely supervised by licensed senior clinicians. Supervisors review clinical work and provide weekly supervision to ensure ethical care and adherence to evidence-based practice.
Eligible Clients
This clinic is suitable for adults and who are requiring financial assistance and can commit to 12 consecutive weekly sessions over a 3-month period and are seeking support with issues such as: stress, anxiety, self-criticism and self-esteem issues, and low mood. Interested clients will receive a brief, complimentary intake to ensure eligibility.
How to Register
Spots are limited. To save your spot, please contact us at: lowcostclinic@cpeh.ca
Low-Cost Counselling Therapy Team
Kayden Bhangu, B.A, M.S.W (Candidate)
he/they
Kayden is a Master of Social Work student at the University of Toronto. He brings nearly a decade of community-based mental health support and advocacy experience, particularly alongside queer and racialized communities in Vancouver, BC. He is currently completing a comprehensive two-year practicum through a dual placement at Princess Margaret Hospital’s Department of Supportive Care and the Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health.
He is especially drawn to working with the emotional realities that often sit beneath the surface of everyday life: grief, change, identity, belonging, and the ways one adapts after loss or difficult transitions.
Kayden is grounded in a relational and collaborative approach to therapy, shaped by trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and decolonial frameworks. These commitments reflect his belief that people make sense in the context of their histories, relationships, communities, and the broader worlds they move through.
Kayden sees therapy not as a place where a person is reduced to a problem to be solved, but as a space where they can be met with dignity, curiosity, and care. He hopes to support clients in making sense of what they are carrying, reconnecting with themselves, and moving toward lives that feel more grounded, meaningful, and their own.
Emma Gollanek, B.A, M.S.W (Candidate)
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Emma Gollanek is completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Toronto.
With a background in addictions, mental health, and cancer-related work, Emma provides evidence-based interventions to individuals facing a variety of concerns. She has training in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, panic disorders, depression, grief, and illness-related mental health concerns.
Emma is currently completing training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) interventions, which work hand in hand to support individuals in both developing practical skills and processing the emotional experiences underlying their concerns.
Emma strives to work from a compassionate, collaborative approach grounded in authenticity. In her sessions, she balances structure with open exploration, adapting her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. With her work grounded in empathy, Emma aims to create a space where clients feel genuinely and consistently supported in their journey toward greater emotional well-being and healing. Emma’s past clients and clinical supervisors have described her as warm, understanding, and insightful.
Angelo Marmolejo, B.A., M.S.W (Candidate)
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Hi, I am Angelo Marmolejo.I am a second-year MSW student from the University of Toronto with a background in mental health and social services for a few years now. I also have a peer support background previously working on an Assertive Community Treatment Team where I support individuals with psychosis, severe mental health challenges, and substance misuse. I currently work as a mental health worker for a supportive housing organization part-time. During my free time, I enjoy playing video games as it helps me to relax while I also enjoy exercising. I am currently immersing myself in queer literature and media, as I want to learn more about my community.
