Simone Baum

I am a registered clinical counsellor who is passionate about understanding and helping each person I meet. I am a compassionate, warm listener with a strong background in the mind-body connection. I offer individual counselling services that are collaborative, empowering and strength-based. I believe in my client’s abilities to gain insight, change patterns and learn new skills. I know this takes courage and I support you every step of the way.

Sessions are conducted in person, by video or telephone. I want my clients to feel comfortable wherever I work with them. Regardless of how sessions are connected, my warmth and compassion create a supportive space where one feels seen, heard, and valued. 

I work collaboratively with my clients to help them reclaim and embrace their lives. With a trauma-informed, person-centered approach, I help clients explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours increasing their self-awareness to bring about positive change. From understanding themselves better, healing unresolved issues, processing grief, setting boundaries, approaching a situation with more flexibility, and/or learning news tools and skills, I support my clients towards their goals. I believe in my client’s ability to grow and take steps towards the life they truly want to live. 

I was a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in Biofeedback and Mindfulness training, and I bring my experience in mind-body medicine into my current practice. I am knowledgeable about the impact stress, anxiety and trauma have on the nervous system and offer psychoeducation, insight, and tools to help my clients regulate and build resilience in their nervous system. 

My integrative approach is client driven. By understanding my client’s views, culture and lived experiences, I support and empower my clients to positively transform their lives.