In order to gain certification, therapists are required to accrue a certain amount of practicum / practice hours. You can benefit by seeing a skilled, professional Counsellor as they acquire hours for certification.
If your budget or schedule does not allow for sessions with a registered clinical counsellor, rest assured that our practicum students have been personally screened to ensure all incoming clients can receive quality counselling. The students receive direct supervision from a Registered Clinical Counsellor while they complete their training and see clients at reduced rates on a sliding scale. |
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If you have any questions about finding a counsellor that is a fit with your particular concerns, please do not hesitate to make contact. |
MEET THE COUNSELLORS
offering online sessions at a reduced rate sliding scale:
offering online sessions at a reduced rate sliding scale:
PRACTICUM STUDENTS:
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In order to gain certification, therapists are required to accrue a certain amount of practicum / practice hours. You can benefit by seeing a skilled, professional Counsellor as they acquire hours for certification.

ASIA OBERLE (she/her)
Practicum Student,
Master of Counselling Candidate
Offered counselling services
PRACTICUM START DATE: JANUARY 9th 2023
Asia comes to our team as a Master of Counselling intern from City University program.
Asia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is a practicum student working towards her Master of Counselling degree. She has a passion for healing and connection, which has led her to work with non-profit organizations offering nonjudgmental, low-barrier emotional support for youth and adults in need of mental health support and connection. She believes that each person carries the strength and innate potential needed to find transformation and joy.
Asia brings authenticity, curiosity, and sensitivity to her work with all individuals, no matter where they are in their healing path. She works to build a warm therapeutic space for individuals that promotes self-understanding and empowerment and her approach to counselling is collaborative, systemic, person-centred, and trauma-informed. She also recognizes the vulnerability and courage that it takes to enter a counselling space and is honoured to walk alongside individuals as they channel their own wisdom and resilience.
Practicum Student,
Master of Counselling Candidate
Offered counselling services
PRACTICUM START DATE: JANUARY 9th 2023
Asia comes to our team as a Master of Counselling intern from City University program.
Asia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is a practicum student working towards her Master of Counselling degree. She has a passion for healing and connection, which has led her to work with non-profit organizations offering nonjudgmental, low-barrier emotional support for youth and adults in need of mental health support and connection. She believes that each person carries the strength and innate potential needed to find transformation and joy.
Asia brings authenticity, curiosity, and sensitivity to her work with all individuals, no matter where they are in their healing path. She works to build a warm therapeutic space for individuals that promotes self-understanding and empowerment and her approach to counselling is collaborative, systemic, person-centred, and trauma-informed. She also recognizes the vulnerability and courage that it takes to enter a counselling space and is honoured to walk alongside individuals as they channel their own wisdom and resilience.
OUTGOING STUDENTS & ASSOCIATES
Please join us in wishing our outgoing ASSOCIATE COUNSELLORS & Practicum Students the very best in their careers! We look forward to seeing the great things they will do in their counselling professions.
We are very proud to announce that Keltie has completed her contract placement with ARTA, and will be branching out to start her own private practice effective August 2022, and to congratulate her for this exciting next step in her career!
A Message From Keltie
As I transition from my time with Allison Rice Therapy & Associates I want to thank you for trusting our space, for your thoughtful reflections, vulnerability, and bravery. Supporting you in this time has truly been an honour and witnessing your efforts to focus on your wellbeing is inspiring. Thank you Allison and Jen for the opportunity to learn and grow as part of the ARTA team.
A Message From Keltie
As I transition from my time with Allison Rice Therapy & Associates I want to thank you for trusting our space, for your thoughtful reflections, vulnerability, and bravery. Supporting you in this time has truly been an honour and witnessing your efforts to focus on your wellbeing is inspiring. Thank you Allison and Jen for the opportunity to learn and grow as part of the ARTA team.

KELTIE SOMMER M.Sc. Psychology (she/her)
Practicum Student (2021) then Associate (2022)
Master of Science in Psychology, specializing in Sport Psychology
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR (RCC)
Practicum Student (2021) then Associate (2022)
Master of Science in Psychology, specializing in Sport Psychology
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR (RCC)

ANNA MACGILLIVRAY MA Counselling Psychology (she/her)
Associate Counsellor (2020)
Master of Counselling Psychology
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR (RCC)
Associate Counsellor (2020)
Master of Counselling Psychology
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR (RCC)

CAMILA ELALI (she/her)
Practicum Student (2021-2022)
Master of Counselling Psychology Candidate
Offered counselling services in ENGLISH and PORTUGUESE
PRACTICUM END DATE: APRIL 15, 2022
Camila came to our team as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology intern from the Yorkville University program.
Practicum Student (2021-2022)
Master of Counselling Psychology Candidate
Offered counselling services in ENGLISH and PORTUGUESE
PRACTICUM END DATE: APRIL 15, 2022
Camila came to our team as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology intern from the Yorkville University program.

SARAH QUIBELL (she/her)
Practicum Student (2021)
Master of Counselling Psychology Candidate
PRACTICUM END DATE: AUGUST 15, 2021
Sarah came to our team as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology intern from the Yorkville University program.
Practicum Student (2021)
Master of Counselling Psychology Candidate
PRACTICUM END DATE: AUGUST 15, 2021
Sarah came to our team as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology intern from the Yorkville University program.