Inclusive Online Therapy for Adults with Clayre Sessoms, RP, RCT, RCAT, CCC, ATR-BC

Working on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh nations of the Coast Salish People, Clayre is honoured to live and work in ways that bring her back to nature. She holds qualifications to provide psychotherapy in Ontario and counselling therapy in Nova Scotia. She also practises counselling and art therapy across Canada and the US. Her path began at Adler University and led her to diverse clinical experiences in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, BC’s queer, trans, and Two-Spirit resource centre, and other local organizations serving survivors of sexualized violence. Drawing on evidence-based practices, body-centred therapy, and trauma-informed care, Clayre’s holistic approach is shaped by her earlier work as a massage therapist and yoga teacher, which nurtured her deep respect for mind-body work and integration. Over the past five years, she’s enhanced her skills through training and supervision in EMDR, Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), and expressive arts therapies.

Sessions with Clayre often feel like catching up with a supportive friend—someone who balances clinical wisdom with genuine warmth and a playful sense of humour. She blends planned therapeutic goals with the flexibility to pursue spontaneous insights, honouring the fluid nature of personal growth, healing, and change. Whether you identify within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, consider yourself an ally, or simply seek a gentle, well-practised therapist, Clayre’s relational and experiential style can help you feel truly seen and understood. Laughter and lightness often coexist with deep emotional work, creating a dynamic where every conversation—whether light-hearted or profound—is grounded in trust and authenticity.

Rooted in relational therapy, Clayre believes that genuine, healing relationships are essential to emotional well-being. Through a warm, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic rapport, she helps you explore how past experiences may be shaping current relationships—whether family, romantic, social, or professional. By identifying patterns, boundaries, and areas of growth, you can develop healthier ways of relating to others, improve self-esteem, and foster more satisfying connections in your day-to-day life.

Beyond cultivating connection, Clayre’s work is also grounded in experiential therapies, such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Focusing-Oriented Therapy, and Hakomi. These approaches involve hands-on or in-the-moment methods—like mindfulness, role-play, movement, or artmaking—to access deeper emotions that might otherwise remain hidden. This can be particularly effective in addressing trauma, PTSD, or other conditions where words alone aren’t enough. Through these embodied experiences, you can gain fresh perspectives, release emotional blocks, and build resilience in a more holistic way.

A cornerstone of Clayre’s practice, especially related to gender-affirming mental health care, is the Gender Freedom Model, which reframes gender exploration and transition from a lens of distress to one of empowerment and self-affirmation. By focusing on Play, Pleasure, and Possibility, clients can approach gender identity with curiosity, confidence, and joy—rather than shame or fear. Yet Clayre’s doors are open to anyone seeking to break free from limiting narratives. She weaves her client-centred, trauma-informed framework into all sessions, ensuring that you feel safe enough to engage with your vulnerabilities and strengths. Whether you’re processing sexualized violence, confronting major life changes, or seeking clarity around identity, Clayre’s holistic perspective acknowledges the profound interplay between mind and body for a comprehensive approach to healing.

Finally, creative expression—like journalling, drawing, music, or movement—often supplements the therapeutic work and invites you to explore feelings beyond words. Clayre encourages you to continue these creative outlets between sessions, integrating them into daily life to deepen self-reflection and accelerate growth. By blending relational, experiential, and creative elements, Clayre fosters a collaborative space where you’re actively involved in shaping your therapeutic journey, leading to more sustainable outcomes, enhanced self-understanding, and an enduring sense of well-being.

Begin your online therapy journey with Clayre, a therapist who merges clinical expertise, personal warmth, and profound respect for each client’s lived experience. By integrating evidence-based methods, relational and experiential strategies, and creative expression, Clayre uplifts people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, you won’t simply check boxes—you’ll engage in a genuinely transformative process uniquely aligned with your goals for growth, healing, and meaningful change.