Ainslie McLean
Psychotherapy:
Hi! I’m Ainslie McLean, and I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with over 15-years’ experience supporting young adults and individuals who are pregnant, postpartum or parenting.
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore, process and cope with the changes in your life and your feelings surrounding them. I can support you in deepening your awareness, nurture new perspectives and ways of approaching challenges, and build effective coping strategies so you can make meaningful changes in yourself and in your life. By talking about your experiences within a supportive relationship, you can feel less alone and less overwhelmed, and together we can find ways for you to feel more grounded again.
Areas of specialization:
– Perinatal and maternal mental health
– Anxiety and overwhelm
⁃ Stress and burnout
⁃ Depression
⁃ Life transitions
⁃ Reproductive grief and loss / fertility challenges
⁃ Exploring identity
⁃ Perfectionism and people-pleasing
⁃ Navigating complex relationships (current or past)
⁃ Parenting
Therapeutic Approach:
My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, and I bring a natural warmth and authenticity to my work. I integrate evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs, goals and preferences, and often weave in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Attachment theory. My work is also informed by Feminist, anti- oppressive, queer-affirming, and trauma-informed perspectives. If this resonates with you, reach out to get started together! For more info, please visit my website
Clinical Supervision & Consultation
I also offer clinical supervision and consultation to new graduates, RP (Qualifying) therapists, RP’s working towards independence practice or clinicians at any stage seeking additional support in your professional growth and development. Supervision sessions satisfy the CRPO requirements for supervision hours. Sessions can be accessed on an as-need basis in a consultation role, or can be part of an ongoing supervision relationship for professionals entering the field and requiring oversight of their client files, looking to change modalities/population focus, or engage in ongoing learning and professional growth.
For more info, please visit my website
Booking Info:
For a free 15-minute call or to book an intake appointment together, email me or book through the Jane App.
I look forward to connecting with you!