Affordable Counselling
Clinical Internship Program
We believe mental health resources and support services should be available to all. Our Clinical Internship Program provides our community with low-cost counselling options. This program includes Psychotherapist and Social Work Students who will continue building skills in working with children and youth through direct client counselling.
Our Clinical Intern Therapists work directly under the supervision of Anna Raworth (MSW, RSW, CPT), Director of Acorn Counselling.
Benefits of Working with our Student Therapists:
Affordability: Access to quality mental health support without the need of insurance benefits.
2 for 1: Our Clinical Intern Therapists work closely in collaboration with their supervisor to provide you with the best support to meet your goals.
Fresh Perspective: Our Clinical Intern Therapists are invested in their education and training and can offer the latest and most effective treatment options.
For the months of July and August 2024, we are offering free therapeutic support with one of our interns.
- No Waitlist.
- Immediate, short term pro-bono support.
- For Adults & Teens
- Special focus: parents of anxious kids and teens; grief; life transitions; stress and anxiety; parenting support
Our Clinical Interns are accepting new clients.
Laura Belford
MA Candidate, RP (Qualifying)
Laura understands that balance is a crucial aspect of wellness. Through an empathetic, client centered approach, she seeks to empower people of all ages to draw on their unique strengths and coping skills. Laura believes that in a supportive and collaborative space, clients can grow and make meaningful changes that expand to other aspects of their lives. Laura is a certified teacher and has experience working with students from preschool to high school.
During her practicum, Laura will be co-facilitating a Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) groups for caregivers of children struggling with anxiety, in addition to supporting community members of all ages.
Lauren Comeau-Russell
BA CYC, MA Candidate, RP (Qualifying)
Lauren helps parents and adults find balance and empowerment.
As a former Acorn Counselling counsellor, Lauren is now rejoining the team as a psychotherapy intern. She has extensive training in supporting parents, and is assisting with the Parent Support Team through parenting support as well as individual therapy.
Sabrina Rodrigues
MA Candidate, RP (Qualifying)
Sabrina is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Psychology from McMaster University.
Sabrina enjoys working with children, teens, and adults striving towards finding balance, perspective, and peace. She believes counselling is most effective when it is collaborative. Working together, Sabrina hopes clients feel heard and seen while building confidence, strength, and strategies to help move toward a life they want. Through personal and professional experience, she is aware of the shame and stigma that often accompanies mental health struggles. With that, Sabrina acknowledges how difficult it can be to ask for help when life challenges you the most. She will provide empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental space to promote self-growth and well-being.
Charlene Forde-Smith
BA, MSc, MSW Candidate
Coming September 2024
Chelsea Dickson
BA, MACP Candidate
Coming September 2024
