Lumos Counselling & Psychotherapy
When life feels heavy, we help you find light again.
Compassionate, trauma-informed virtual counselling for individuals and couples across Canada.
Lumos- the Latin word for light
“In a dark place, we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way” ~ Yoda
Our Approach
At Lumos Counselling, we focus on your experience. Life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or stuck at times, and it is okay to ask for support. We provide a safe, collaborative space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
How We Work
Our approach is guided by respect, empathy, and collaboration. Every session is tailored to your needs:
Collaborative – We work with you, not just for you
Flexible – You decide the pace and focus of your sessions
Evidence-Based – We use approaches grounded in research, including trauma-informed and attachment-based therapy
Confidential and Safe – Your privacy and comfort are always our priority
How We Can Help
We provide a safe, supportive space for people facing life’s challenges. Explore the areas we focus on and see which support is right for you.
Individual
Support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal growth. Sessions are tailored to your goals and comfort level.
Couples & Family
Strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and rebuild connection in relationships. Collaborative, safe, and practical support for you and your loved ones.
Special Focus Areas
Trauma-informed support, stress management, and coping strategies to help you regain balance and confidence in everyday life.
Population & Specialities
We support:
Teens
Young Adults
Adults
Couples
Families
We provide flexible, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care to support you in navigating life’s challenges and strengthening your connections with yourself and others.
Explore our areas of specialties here
Emotional & Mental Health
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Emotional Disturbance, Self-Esteem, Mood related disorders
Trauma & Life Challenges
Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Acculturation Concerns
Behavioural & Attention
ADHD, Impulsivity, Coping Skills, Anger Management
Substance & Addictive Behaviours
Addictions, Alcohol Use, Substance Use, Por
Relationships & Identity
Relationship Issues, LGBTQ+ Support, Cultural Expectations
Professional Needs
Supervision
Therapeutic Approaches
Our team uses culturally responsive evidence-based methods tailored to your needs. We combine approaches to ensure therapy is flexible, safe, and effective for each individual.
Explore our primary modalities here
Evidence-Based Cognitive & Behavioural Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Trauma & Processing Approaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindful Self-Compassion
Narrative Therapy
Humanistic & Relationship Approaches
Person-Centered Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Gottman’s Couple Therapy
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 Support: A Cultural Wellness Circle
Monthly Open Group | Navigating Tradition, Expectation, and Hope
February 25, 2026
7:30pm-9:00pm
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.
Accessible Wherever You Are
As Registered Psychotherapists, we provide virtual sessions to clients located in Ontario.
As Canadian Certified Counsellors, we provide virtual therapy to clients across Canada. You can access support from the comfort and privacy of your own space, wherever you are.
Meet Our Team
Our team of Registered Psychotherapists and Canadian Certified Counsellors is committed to providing safe, confidential, and client-centered support. Each member brings unique expertise to help you navigate life’s challenges at your own pace.
Bhavna Verma
RP, DCP, CCC, CCS
Clinical Director and Founder
Registered Psychotherapist
Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Clinical Supervisor
My Focus
I support adults and couples navigating trauma, grief, and significant life transitions.
My work is grounded in a culturally responsive approach that honours your lived experience, family context, and the many layers that shape who you are.
You may be carrying unresolved trauma, adjusting to change, or feeling the quiet weight of loss. Therapy offers a space to make sense of what feels overwhelming and to move forward with greater steadiness and clarity.
My Approach
With over a decade of clinical experience, I bring a steady and thoughtful presence to our work together. I aim to create a space where what has felt unseen or difficult to articulate can be explored with care.
My style is both restorative and structured. I value warmth and collaboration, while also helping you gently shift patterns that no longer serve you. We move at a pace that feels respectful of your history, while remaining focused on meaningful and sustainable change.
Beyond the Office
Outside of therapy, I am drawn to the process of restoration. I enjoy turning raw materials into thoughtful DIY projects and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen. I am continually reminded that with patience and the right conditions, something that once felt fragmented can become whole again.
Justyne Merritt
RP, MACP, MA
Registered Psychotherapist
My Focus
I support children and adolescents ages 12 and older as they navigate the often complex transition into adulthood. My work centers on youth mental health, crisis support, and providing immediate stability for adults through focused single session consultations.
Whether you are facing emotional overwhelm, uncertainty about next steps, or a moment of crisis, therapy can offer steadiness and direction when it is needed most.
My Approach
With experience working within school boards and family care settings, I understand how challenging it can feel when the ground beneath you seems uncertain. I walk alongside you with care and clarity, helping you regain a sense of footing and confidence.
My goal is to create a space that feels safe and supportive, where you can begin to discover your own rhythm and build resilience in a way that feels authentic to you.
Beyond the Office
As a lifelong dancer and choreographer, I carry the themes of discipline and creative expression into my work. Movement has taught me that growth often requires both structure and freedom. I aim to help clients reconnect with joy and possibility, even during difficult seasons.
Chris Cadaret
RP, MACP, ADMH
Registered Psychotherapist
Addictions Counsellor
My Focus
I support adults at the intersection of mental health and addiction recovery. My work focuses on helping individuals move away from survival patterns and addictive behaviours toward more adaptive and sustainable ways of living.
If you are feeling stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, therapy can offer a space to pause, reflect, and begin building a different path forward.
My Approach
Using a blend of cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness based techniques, I help you develop practical tools for staying present and grounded. Together, we work to strengthen awareness, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build strategies that support long term change.
I believe therapy is not only about resolving problems. It is about cultivating the courage to live authentically and to feel heard in your own life.
Beyond the Office
As a singer songwriter, I understand the vulnerability it takes to share your story. Performing original music has shown me the power of authentic expression and careful listening. I hold that same respect and attentiveness when listening to yours.
Tanya Cellucci
RP, CCC, OAMHP, MACP
Registered Psychotherapist
Canadian Certified Counsellor
My Focus
I support individuals from adolescence through older adulthood. My work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, with a special interest in maternal mental health, including postnatal depression and the emotional shifts that come with parenthood and family expansion.
If you are navigating the challenges of parenthood or managing the pressures of life transitions, therapy can offer a safe space to process your experiences, find balance, and build resilience.
My Approach
Practicing since 2017, I have worked with diverse individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I draw on my clinical training alongside a grounded understanding of life’s many stressors.
My work is collaborative and steady. Together, we focus on restoring balance and building resilience during periods of significant change.
Beyond the Office
I am a mother of two young children, an experience that has deeply shaped my perspective on family wellness and emotional growth. In my spare time, I enjoy the art of thoughtful planning, whether organizing everyday moments or larger celebrations for friends and family.
Devyani Sibal
My Focus
I support adolescents, adults, and couples seeking balance between work, family, and personal wellbeing. My work includes the complexities of cultural identity for first and second generation immigrants, as well as support for neurodiversity and ADHD.
Navigating cultural expectations, assimilation pressures, or understanding how your mind works can feel isolating. Therapy offers space to explore these experiences with clarity and respect.
My Approach
I help you examine the pressures you may feel around identity, belonging, and achievement. If you live with ADHD, we also work toward understanding your unique cognitive patterns and building practical systems that support your strengths.
My goal is to help you create boundaries and structures that honour your story, your culture, and the way you naturally function in the world.
Beyond the Office
As someone who loves exploring food and new cuisines, I value the way meals bring people together across cultures. Trying something new reminds me of the richness of different traditions and the simple joy of connection, a perspective I carry into my work with clients.
Advancing Our Practice
We continually expand our training and clinical expertise to provide the most advanced, evidence-based care. This ensures every patient receives thoughtful, up-to-date treatment tailored to their needs.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
A structured, research-backed approach to processing trauma and reducing emotional distress.
Trauma-Informed Practice
Grounded in safety, collaboration, and empowerment at every stage of care.
Gottman-Informed Couples Counselling
Evidence-based tools to strengthen communication and deepen connection.
ADHD-Informed Counselling
Support designed for neurodivergent minds, helping you build strategies that truly fit.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Practical skills for managing emotions, distress, and relationship challenges.
Mindful Self-Compassion
Cultivating resilience and reducing self-criticism through compassionate awareness.
Multicultural and Inclusive Practice
Culturally responsive care that honours your identity, background, and lived experience.
Addictions Counselling
Non-judgmental, evidence-based support for navigating recovery and change.
Safety and Crisis Intervention
Steady, informed support during periods of acute stress or vulnerability.
Clinical Supervision
Ongoing professional consultation to maintain ethical, high-quality care.
Frequently Asked Questions
We know that starting therapy can feel overwhelming. Here are answers to some common questions to help you feel informed and prepared.
What issues can I bring to therapy?
You can bring any challenge that feels overwhelming or difficult to manage. Many clients seek support for anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, grief, life transitions, maternal mental health, ADHD, and cultural or identity-related challenges. Therapy is a safe space to explore these experiences and develop strategies for balance and resilience.
What can I expect in my first session?
Your first session is an opportunity to share your goals, discuss what brought you to therapy, and explore how therapy can support you. Together with your therapist, you’ll decide on a plan that fits your needs and comfort level.
How long are sessions and how do they work?
Standard sessions are typically 50 minutes and conducted securely online. We also offer single-session consultations for clients seeking immediate guidance or support.
Is virtual therapy effective?
Yes. Many clients find that virtual sessions provide the same sense of connection and support as in-person therapy, with the added convenience of attending from home. Our therapists are experienced in creating a safe, private, and engaging online environment.
How private and confidential is therapy?
All sessions follow professional and provincial privacy standards. Conversations with your therapist are confidential, and your information is stored securely.
What if I need support between sessions or in a crisis?
If you ever feel unsafe or in immediate crisis, please reach out to a trusted crisis line (see our Crisis & Support Resources section below) or call local emergency services. Your therapist can also provide guidance on coping strategies between sessions, but crisis resources should be your first point of contact in urgent situations.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Therapy is helpful for anyone looking to understand themselves better, manage stress, or navigate life changes. Even if you’re unsure, a first consultation can help you explore whether it feels like a good fit.
What are the fees and payment options?
Our therapy sessions range from $110 to $205, depending on the type of session—individual or couples—and the therapist you choose.
We accept major credit/debit cards and electronic payments. While we don’t bill insurance directly, most clients are able to submit their receipts for reimbursement, and we’re happy to provide any paperwork you need to make it easy.
You Are Not Alone- Crisis Services
At Lumos Counselling, we provide support and therapy in a safe, private setting. We are not a crisis service. If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger or facing a crisis, please reach out to trained professionals right away for support.
Here are some trusted resources in Toronto, Ontario, and across Canada:
Toronto & Ontario:
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Distress Centres of Toronto – Call or text: 416-408-4357
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Toronto Rape Crisis Centre / Multicultural Women Against Rape – 416-597-8808
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Gerstein Crisis Centre – 416-929-5200
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Kids Help Phone (for youth) – 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868
National / Canada-Wide:
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Canada Suicide Prevention Service – 1-833-456-4566
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Talk Suicide Canada – 1-833-456-4566 (chat available online)
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Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – cmha.ca/find-help
If you are looking for ongoing support, we warmly invite you to reach out and schedule a session with one of our therapists. Taking the first step toward support can make a meaningful difference.
Connect With Us
admin@lumoscounselling.ca
+1 (416) 258-0545
