Sim Gill

Do you ever feel like there’s a lot going on beneath the surface, but you’re not quite sure how to put it into words? Maybe you spend a lot of time overthinking, feel overwhelmed by your emotions, or find yourself putting everyone else’s needs before your own. You might be carrying experiences from the past that still affect how you feel, how you connect with others, or how safe you feel letting people in. Or maybe you’re not entirely sure what’s wrong. You just know that something feels heavy, and you’re ready for things to feel different.

Whatever brings you here, you don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. You deserve a space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, supporting individuals and relationships as they navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional overwhelm, self-esteem concerns, behavioural challenges, relationship difficulties, and self-harming behaviours. Together, we can explore what you’ve been experiencing, better understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find ways to move forward that feel meaningful to you.

I also have experience supporting children, youth, and families navigating the complexities of autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, and other life stressors. I’m passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals and helping them better understand their unique needs, including their emotional and sensory experiences. My goal is to help children, youth, and families build practical skills, strengthen connections, and create more supportive environments where they can feel understood and thrive.

My approach is collaborative, client-centered, trauma-informed, and strength-based. I take a holistic perspective, recognizing that our emotional well-being is shaped by many interconnected factors, including our relationships, life experiences, culture, biology, and environment. I draw from evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I believe therapy should be tailored to you, your experiences, and your goals (not the other way around). When working with children and youth, I incorporate play-based approaches that allow them to explore emotions, develop coping skills, and build confidence through play, creativity, and connection.

Above all, I hope therapy can become a place where you can exhale, let your guard down, and show up as you are even when things feel messy or difficult to explain. We’ll work together to make sense of what you’re going through, recognize the strengths you already carry, and find ways to create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you. You don’t have to navigate everything on your own. If you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you with warmth, curiosity, and compassion, I would be honoured to walk alongside you as you take the next step toward feeling more understood, connected, and supported.