Courtney Handja

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Courtney (she/her) is a compassionate and approachable counsellor who encourages her clients to show up just as they are. Using a trauma-informed, narrative approach, she will work collaboratively with you to build resilience, reflect on your experiences, heal, and grow. Courtney is dedicated to fostering an environment of safety, understanding, and acceptance, and believes that creating a strong foundation of self-knowledge can equip you to make meaningful shifts towards the life you want.  

Courtney offers a space where you can feel seen and heard as you navigate life’s challenges. Her areas of focus include perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, gender, and identity. As a member of the queer community, she is particularly passionate about supporting fellow LGBTQIA2S+ folks as they explore challenges, new life stages, and transitional periods.

Courtney
's practice is currently full
Courtney
is accepting new clients!
Online & phone sessions
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Areas of Support

Gender, Identity & Sexuality
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Relationship Challenges
Anxiety
Boundary Setting
Burnout
Life Transitions
Parenting
Perfectionism
Menopause & Perimenopause
Personal Growth
Self-Esteem
Sex & Sexuality
Shame
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma

Therapeutic Approaches

Narrative
Mindfulness-Based
Compassion-Focused
Feminist

Additional Training

  • Indigenous Canada
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Dulwich Centre Narrative Practice