We have extensive experience working with adolescents, children, couples and families. Our professional background spans from being teachers; managers, directors and facilitators of programs; counsellors, and psychotherapists who work with couples, families, and individuals from children to seniors. We have the gift of listening to maintain a supportive, non-judgmental space, fostering connection and open communication. Compassion, insight, and kindness are an integral part of our character.
Holding Hearts values being equitable in connecting with people on their life journey.
While walking together, our desire is to inspire hope and movement within individuals, couples, and families by creating opportunities for each to thrive, and be strengthened within their community.
Holding a safe space for persons to be heard, accepted, and encouraged by deepening self-awareness in sharing Hearts with one another.
Holding Hearts connects individuals, couples and families with accredited and highly experienced counsellors and psychotherapists in the Greater Toronto Area. They can help with a wide range of issues within a safe and confidential environment. Clients can see their therapist face-to-face, by virtual conferencing, and/or by telephone; however teleconferencing may not be for some peoples and some stipulations apply.
Annmarie Etuk is an Intern Student Counsellor at Holding Hearts Psychotherapy and Counselling Services. She is currently pursuing her Masters (M.A.) in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She completed an Honors Bachelor of Arts Degree in Cognitive Science and a minor in Psychology at York University.
Over the past 20 years, Jamie Sutherland has journeyed alongside many families, youth and children, individuals and couples from diverse walks of life. He has engaged individuals from a range of different cultures, socio economic backgrounds, diverse walks of faith, mental health concerns and learning challenges throughout Toronto, the GTA, and Internationally.
Michelle Laxamana has extensive experience working with adolescents, children and families in Toronto, the GTA, and Internationally. Her professional background for more than 25 years combined, spans from being a teacher; a director and facilitator of programs; child, youth, and family minister, and a professional counsellor for couples, families, and individuals from pre-teens to seniors.
Serving Richmond Hill and Ajax in person or virtual conferencing across the GTA and Canada.
416-460-4955AJAX255 Salem Rd S Ajax, ON L1S 7S3 |
RICHMOND HILL9225 Leslie St Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3H6 |
SCARBOROUGH4500 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1S 1V2 |
