Cierra DoCouto (She/Her)
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A. Counselling Psychology, B.A.
In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3N1
Online in
Ontario
I am a Registered Psychotherapist providing virtual and in-person therapy in Burlington, Ontario. I work with individuals who are struggling with patterns of people-pleasing, self-abandonment, anxiety, and challenges in relationships.
Many clients find themselves prioritizing others’ needs at the expense of their own, feeling disconnected from their emotions, or having difficulty setting and maintaining boundaries. In our work together, I can support you in exploring these patterns with curiosity and compassion, so you can begin to understand where they come from and how they show up in your life today.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can slow down and reconnect with yourself. Together, we cam work toward strengthening self-awareness, building healthier boundaries, and developing more secure and balanced ways of relating to yourself and others.
I draw from evidence-informed approaches tailored to your unique needs and goals, and I aim to support meaningful, sustainable change at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.
Languages: Enlighs
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: At Guiding You Counselling and Psychotherapy, I integrate a range of evidence-based and client-centred approaches to support adults and teenagers navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and attachment-related difficulties.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): CBT helps clients identify and explore unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, supporting the development of practical strategies to manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve overall wellbeing.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): IFS encourages clients to connect with and understand the different parts of themselves, fostering self-compassion, healing, and internal harmony.
Person-Centred Therapy: This approach prioritizes a supportive, non-judgmental relationship in which clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to explore their own experiences and solutions at their own pace.
Somatic Therapy: Somatic techniques help clients become more aware of how trauma and stress are held in the body, supporting emotional regulation, grounding, and the release of tension.
By combining these approaches, therapy is tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals, promoting insight, resilience, and meaningful personal growth in a safe and confidential environment. Services are available in person in Burlington, Ontario, and virtually across Ontario.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 175
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Guiding You Counselling and Psychotherapy is committed to making therapy accessible to clients across Ontario. I offer affordable session rates and a sliding scale fee structure based on individual financial circumstances, ensuring that cost is not a barrier to receiving professional mental health support. Whether you are seeking in-person therapy in Burlington or secure online therapy anywhere in Ontario, I work with clients to find a fee arrangement that is manageable while maintaining high-quality, confidential, and CRPO-compliant care.
- Accepts Insurance
- Guiding You Counselling and Psychotherapy accepts clients with extended health benefits for psychotherapy. Receipts are provided for insurance reimbursement. Common providers that reimburse Registered Psychotherapy services in Ontario include: Sun Life Financial Great-West Life / Canada Life Manulife Green Shield Canada Blue Cross (Ontario) Desjardins Insurance Empire Life Industrial Alliance (iA) RBC Insurance Cowan Insurance If your provider is not listed, you can submit receipts for reimbursement directly. I am happy to provide the necessary documentation for clients to access coverage.
Education & Credentials
Cierra DoCouto M.A. Counselling Psychology, B.A.
- Female
- License # 17131
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2024
Education: I hold a Master’s in Counselling and Psychology from Yorkville University (2024) and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology with a minor in Sociology from McMaster University (2021).
Cierra DoCouto Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Burlington, ON L7N 3N1
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: Online therapy sessions are offered through the Jane App, a secure and user-friendly platform commonly used by regulated health professionals across Ontario. Jane is fully compliant with PHIPA and PIPEDA privacy standards, ensuring that all video sessions, client information, and communications are encrypted and confidential. Virtual therapy allows clients across Ontario to access professional mental health support from the comfort of their own space using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Online therapy is suitable for individuals seeking flexible, convenient, and confidential counselling services without the need to travel.
Guiding You Counselling and Psychotherapy is a Burlington, Ontario–based psychotherapy practice offering individual counselling for adults and teenagers. Services are available both in person in Burlington and through secure online therapy for clients across Ontario.
Therapy is provided by a Registered Psychotherapist using a person-centred, trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and client autonomy. Sessions integrate evidence-based and mindfulness-informed modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems-informed techniques, somatic interventions, attachment-based therapy, and mindfulness practices. Treatment is individualized to reflect each client’s goals, strengths, and lived experiences.
All psychotherapy services are delivered in compliance with CRPO standards and applicable privacy legislation. Guiding You Counselling and Psychotherapy is currently accepting new clients seeking professional, confidential therapy in Burlington or virtual psychotherapy anywhere in Ontario.