At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we offer a refuge for those carrying the weight of past harm or ongoing oppression. Whether you’re navigating the ache of disconnection, the complexity of identity, or the impact of injustice—your story is welcome here.
Led by a queer-centred team with decades of experience, our practice is grounded in relational, experiential, and creative approaches. We listen with intention, move at the pace of your body, and walk beside you toward healing that honours your dignity, agency, and wholeness.
Discover skills tailored to your ADHD neurotype. ADHD coaching helps you embrace strengths, build focus, and achieve your goals confidently.
Read our latest blog post on ADHD.
Find relief from overwhelming emotions with somatic therapy for anxiety. Together, we’ll explore holistic tools to nurture resilience and balance.
Consider relational therapy for anxiety.
Reclaim your energy and purpose through burnout recovery. We collaborate to address stress, set limits, and reignite your zest for life.
Too often, we're driven to the brink.
Navigate the complexities of grief and loss with sensitive therapeutic support. Grief therapy helps you honour your experiences and find a path forward.
Read Clayre's recent loss on our blog.
Strengthen connections through relationship therapy for couples, partners, families, and friends. Build trust, open up, and deepen bonds.
Explore relationship therapy.
Build self-compassion and confidence with self-esteem therapy. Together, we’ll challenge negative beliefs and nurture a more empowered Self.
Have you forgiven yourself?
Trauma therapy offers a path toward healing and empowerment. Reclaim your life and rediscover joy with attuned, compassionate support.
Learn about our unique approach.
2SLGBTQ+ support celebrates your unique journey. We provide inclusive mental health support to help you thrive in relationships, identity, and well-being.
How we support our community.Book gender-affirming care for identity exploration, social or medical transition, and HRT or surgery readiness assessments.
Now more than ever, we need support.Hello, I’m Clayre Sessoms, RP, RCAT, CCC, ATR-BC (she/they), a white queer trans woman with low vision, living and working on the ancestral lands and waterways of the Coast Salish Peoples. My journey has been shaped by the wisdom of those who came before me—elders, healers, and community builders—guiding me toward creating a practice where care feels real, and healing can begin.
I founded this therapy practice to offer a space for those often overlooked or misunderstood—trans, queer, neurodivergent, disabled folks—and for anyone seeking a place where they can be met with respect, curiosity, and care. What began as a solo practice has grown into a small but mighty team of experienced, queer clinicians. Together, Laura Hoge (RSW, LCSW, LiCSW) and I offer trauma-informed, identity-affirming support for people navigating complexity, grief, transition, and healing.
Our work is grounded in community care. We dedicate 25% of our practice to low-barrier psychotherapy and art therapy through community groups. We host an online art hive, volunteer at local events, and support initiatives that uplift trans wellness, queer life, and Indigenous youth. More than a practice, this is an ecosystem—one that grows from connection, creativity, and collective healing.
Meet the people who help shape this space for care.
RP (Ontario) #13869 | RCT (Nova Scotia) #RCT-24-007 | RCAT #397-R-24 | CCC (Canda) #10006504 | ATR-BC #24-103
As WPATH SOC8 Certified Members and online therapists who are proudly trans and queer, we’re dedicated to providing affirming, trauma-informed care for trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. By integrating Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, TIST, EMDR, art therapy, and attachment-informed approaches, we create a compassionate space to explore identity, navigate social or medical transitions, and foster resilience—whether coming out, navigating workplace policies, or strengthening personal relationships. We also consult with clinicians and healthcare providers to help improve TGD care. Our commitment is to honour your authentic self and support you through growth, healing, or change.
Benefit from our clinical expertise and lived experiences.
Built on the understanding that chronic dysregulation, overwhelming emotions, and high-risk behaviors often stem from unresolved trauma, TIST focuses on developing safer, more stable ways of being. As TIST-certified therapists, both Clayre and Laura bring specialized expertise in helping clients regulate their autonomic responses, build affect tolerance, and navigate difficult memories. Clayre, a Senior Facilitator in Dr. Janina Fisher’s TIST training program, also offers peer consultation, guiding other therapists in refining their TIST practice. By integrating TIST into our work, we aim to reduce reliance on escalated care, support genuine autonomy, and create a foundation for lasting recovery.
Schedule your TIST therapy session or peer consultation.To work with us, you may book therapy online by creating a free Jane App account.
$200-$225 per 50-minute session for adults and teens (13+). The fee varies by practitioner.
Laura sees clients from NS, plus MA, NJ, RI, and VT in the US. Clayre sees clients from across Canada.
We email receipts for you to submit to your insurer for reimbursement. We do not directly bill insurers.
We collaborate weekly or bi-weekly. Due to high demand, we seldom have monthly sessions.
The full rate is charged when cancelling or rescheduling less than 24 hours before your session.
