Sydney Bota, RP (Q)

Sydney is a graduate of Western University’s MA in Counselling Psychology program. She is currently a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

Empathy and compassion are central to Sydney’s therapeutic practice. She has supported clients with diverse backgrounds, experiencing various challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, social anxiety, major life transitions and trauma. Sydney believes in a client-centred, collaborative approach to counselling, meeting clients where they are at and empowering them to live aligned with what they value and desire for themselves. She employs a myriad of treatment modalities (e.g., Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy) in her practice to best meet individuals’ unique needs and preferences, while maintaining a trauma-informed perspective.