Lumos Counselling & Psychotherapy
Finding your Light
“In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way” – Yoda
Finding your way back to yourself is a brave step. While the path of therapy can be challenging, it is also one of the most transformative journeys you can take. Often, we carry weights we don’t fully understand—shielded by the very mechanisms that once helped us survive.
In the safe, grounded space of Lumos, we don’t just face the shadows; we gently shine a light on them. Lumos comes from the Latin word for light. Together, we can illuminate the hidden areas of your experience, turning insight into healing and paving a clearer path forward.
Our Approach
Our Mission
Our mission is to support you in reconnecting with your most authentic self. We believe that true harmony begins from within; when internal peace is nurtured, it radiates outward as compassion, growth, and light. We strive to provide the safe, empowering space necessary for that transformation to begin.
Our Guiding Values
Collaborative Journey: We view counseling as a partnership. Together, we set achievable goals that respect your pace and your story.
Client-Centered Care: You are unique. We offer a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored specifically to your self-worth, confidence, and healing.
Rooted in Accessibility: Mental health is a fundamental human right. We are committed to making therapy accessible by offering flexible options and alternative rates.
Our Services & Focus
Individual
A private space to reconnect with your light and navigate life’s transitions.
Couples
Communication is the bridge between two people. We work to reinforce that bridge through evidence-based tools and deep listening.
Families & Group
Healing happens in connection. Our group and family sessions offer a grounded space to navigate shared challenges and strengthen relational bonds. By tapping into collective wisdom and family resilience, we help you move from isolation toward a shared sense of belonging and light.
Population & Specialities
Whether you are an adolescent finding your footing or an adult navigating a major life transition, our virtual doors are open to you. We work with individuals 12+ to illuminate the path toward healing through a specialized lens of trauma-informed care and emotional mastery.
Explore our areas of specialties here
Acculturation Concerns
Addictions
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Grief and Loss
Life Transitions
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Supervision
Trauma and PTSD
Addictions
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Pain
Coping Skills
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Grief and Loss
Life Transitions
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Stress
Substance Use
Supervision
Trauma and PTSD
Therapeutic Approaches
We believe that therapy is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ process. Our approach is integrative, blending evidence-based science with a deep respect for your individual story. By combining modern clinical tools with a compassionate perspective, we help you move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
Explore our primary modalities here
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Family Systems
Gestalt Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindful Self-Compassion
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Person-Centered
Rational Emotive Behaviour
Healing in Community
While individual therapy offers deep personal exploration, our group sessions provide a safe container to share stories, mend connections, and gain strength from collective wisdom. We offer rotating therapeutic groups throughout the year, designed to foster belonging and shared resilience in a secure virtual space.
Express interest in joining the following groups
Shifting the Lens: A CBT Journey
6 Weeks | Foundational Skills for Cognitive Growth
This structured group guides you through the architecture of your thoughts. From mastering the “Thought Record” to building weekly resilience, you will learn to navigate your mind with clarity.
Steady Ground: The DBT Skills Lab
5 Weeks | Finding Balance Through Connection
Navigate life’s storms with a toolkit built for stability. We explore the four pillars of DBT, concluding with a final week dedicated to Self-Compassion.
South Asian Fertility Pathways: A Cultural Wellness Circle
Monthly Open Group | Navigating Tradition, Expectation, and Hope
A dedicated space for those of South Asian descent to explore the unique complexities of the fertility journey. This monthly gathering offers a culturally resonant container to discuss the intersections of family expectations, traditional values, and reproductive health. Each month, we introduce a new theme, providing a community of shared understanding and a path toward collective healing.
Service Locations
As Registered Psychotherapists, we offer only virtual sessions to clients located in Ontario.
As Canadian Certified Counsellors, we offer virtual counselling services to clients residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
Meet Our Compassionate Team
Bhavna Verma
RP, DCP, CCC, CCS
Clinical Director and Founder
Registered Psychotherapist
Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Clinical Supervisor
Restoration, Structure & Clinical Leadership
With a Doctorate in Counselling and Psychotherapy and over a decade of experience, my work is centered on providing a steady, expert hand for those navigating their most complex seasons. I’ve spent my career in Family Health Teams and an addiction rehabilitation centre, helping adults and couples find clarity through a wide range of concerns, including trauma, grief, addictions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As a Canadian Clinical Supervisor, I am also deeply dedicated to mentoring fellow therapists, ensuring our professional community stays rooted in ethics and care.
Beyond the Office: I find a unique kind of peace in working with power tools and diving into DIY projects. Much like therapy, there is something deeply satisfying about taking something raw and carefully restoring it into something functional and beautiful. When I’m not building, I’m usually in the kitchen exploring new recipes and the “chemistry” of a great meal.
Justyne Merritt
RP, MACP, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
Youth Vitality & Navigating Transition
My path is rooted in the vibrant, often challenging world of youth. Having worked across school boards, YMCA programs, and family respite care, I specialize in walking alongside children and adolescents (12+) as they navigate the complexities of growing up. Whether I am supporting a teen through a mental health crisis or helping an adult find immediate stability in a single-session consult, my goal is to help you find your footing when the ground feels uncertain.
Beyond the Office: I have been a dancer my entire life and now spend my time teaching and choreographing for adolescents. Travelling to competitions with my students keeps me connected to the themes of discipline, expression, and the joy of movement, elements I often bring into the therapy room to help clients find their own unique rhythm.
Chris Cadaret
RP, MACP, ADMH
Registered Psychotherapist
Addictions Counsellor
Mindful Awareness & Authentic Expression
I focus on the intersection of mental health and recovery, helping adults move away from survival patterns and toward more adaptive ways of living. With a specialized background in Addictions and Mental Health, I use a blend of CBT and mindfulness-based techniques to help you build a toolkit that feels practical and sustainable. I believe therapy is about more than solving problems. It is also about discovering the tools you need to stay present in your own life.
Beyond the Office: I am a singer and songwriter, and I recently released my first full-length collection of songs. Performing at open mic venues has taught me the importance of being heard and the courage it takes to be authentic, a perspective I hold dearly when listening to my clients’ stories.
Tanya Cellucci
RP, CCC, OAMHP, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Mindful Awareness & Authentic Expression
I focus on the intersection of mental health and recovery, helping adults move away from survival patterns and toward more adaptive ways of living. With a specialized background in Addictions and Mental Health, I use a blend of CBT and mindfulness-based techniques to help you build a toolkit that feels practical and sustainable. I believe therapy is about more than solving problems. It is also about discovering the tools you need to stay present in your own life.
Beyond the Office: I am a singer and songwriter, and I recently released my first full-length collection of songs. Performing at open mic venues has taught me the importance of being heard and the courage it takes to be authentic, a perspective I hold dearly when listening to my clients’ stories.
Devyani Sibal
RP, MA, MHAw
Registered Psychotherapist
Cultural Connection & Everyday Balance
I support adolescents, adults, and couples who are striving to find a healthy balance between work, family, and self. My experience is broad, with a particular interest in the complexities of identity, especially for first- and second-generation immigrants navigating the pressures of cultural expectations and assimilation. I also specialize in supporting individuals with ADHD as they come to understand their unique brain wiring and create systems that honour their natural strengths.
Beyond the Office: I am a true foodie who believes that a great meal is one of the best ways to connect with others. I rarely turn down an opportunity to try a new restaurant or explore a unique cuisine. For me, discovering new flavours is a reminder of the richness of different cultures and the simple joy of trying something new.
Deepening our Practice
We believe that to offer you our best, we must never stop learning. We’ve chosen to go deep into these specific areas so that we can walk beside you with a well-prepared toolkit and an open heart, helping you find a path that feels true to who you are.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision for RPs(Qualifying), CCCs (Qualifying) and seasoned clinicians focused on ethical growth and clinical excellence.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Practical tools for finding steady ground when emotional storms feel overwhelming.
Mindful Self-Compassion
Learning to soften the inner critic and replace judgment with a kinder way of being.
Safety & Crisis Intervention
A calm, steady presence and a clear plan for those navigating their hardest moments.
Gottman-Informed Couples Counselling
Science-based frameworks to strengthen connection, manage conflict, and rebuild relational trust.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
Specialized reprocessing to help the mind and body finally let go of the weight of heavy, painful memories.
Addictions Counselling
Gentle, non-judgmental support for reclaiming your life from the patterns that hold you back.
Trauma-Informed Care
A foundational commitment to safety, choice, and nervous system awareness.
Connect With Us
admin@lumoscounselling.ca
+1 (416) 258-0545