Therapist Profile
Abby Simpson
Student Therapist
Affordable, supportive therapy with a student therapist who brings warmth, curiosity, and thoughtful clinical care to each session.
Abby's Other Professional Interests
Abby works with youth and adults using ACT, CBT, narrative therapy, and IFS-informed approaches. Her work is trauma-informed, collaborative, and supported by ongoing clinical supervision.
Feel, Heal, Grow
Abby's Bio
Fee: $50-$70 per 60-minute session, Affordable therapy based on a sliding scale
Sessions: In-person in Burlington and virtual across Ontario
Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday mornings / Thursday & Friday evenings
Best fit for: Youth and adults navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, self-esteem, relationships, or life transitions
Education
Abby completed her Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), with a minor in Psychology, at McMaster University and is currently completing her Master of Psychotherapy at the University of Guelph. Her graduate training includes approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and Internal Family Systems-informed work.
As a student therapist, Abby’s clinical work is supported through ongoing supervision. This allows her to bring current training, thoughtful preparation, and regular professional consultation into the work she does with clients.
Work Experience
Abby has experience supporting youth and adults through anxiety, overwhelm, emotional distress, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and difficult life transitions. Her work as a Crisis Responder with Kids Help Phone strengthened her ability to stay calm, present, and grounded when conversations feel difficult.
She has also worked with children and families through Ronald McDonald House and community-based programs, and brings additional experience in research, digital health, and physician wellness. These experiences have shaped her interest in how stress, relationships, family experiences, and everyday demands can affect mental health over time.
In therapy, Abby brings warmth, curiosity, and a collaborative style. She is especially comfortable working with clients who may be new to therapy, unsure where to begin, or who know something feels off but have difficulty putting it into words.
Personal Life
Outside of therapy, Abby has always been drawn to creative pursuits. She enjoys playing piano, writing, drawing, painting, and going to the movies, particularly psychological thrillers.
She also enjoys travelling, hiking, animals, and spending time near the water. Some of her favourite memories involve the Canadian East Coast, where her family is from, and time spent around beaches, campfires, and the ocean.