Affordable Psychotherapy

Student Clinic

Master's-level student therapists offering accessible, supervised counselling at Newmarket Therapy Centre.

Mind · Body · Heart
Student therapy at Newmarket Therapy Centre
Accepting New Clients

Our student therapists are nearing completion of their Master's degrees in Counselling Psychology. They bring a wealth of personal and professional experience along with the rigorous training needed to support your therapeutic needs.

Whether you prefer online sessions or face-to-face meetings, our student therapists offer flexible scheduling — including daytime, evening, and weekend appointments.

Despite any initial reservations you may have about working with a student therapist, there are real and meaningful advantages to consider.

Why It Works

The advantages of student therapy

i · Selection

Rigorous Selection

Thorough screening and evaluation ensure that our student therapists are well-suited for delivering high-quality care.

ii · Supervision

Supervised Expertise

Our students receive regular supervision from highly experienced senior psychotherapists, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of services.

iii · Curiosity

Passion for Learning

With a deep curiosity for the field, our students are committed to thoroughly understanding your concerns and walking alongside you.

iv · Care

Genuine Enthusiasm

Our students approach their work with abundant enthusiasm and authentic appreciation for the trust each client places in them.

v · Methods

Cutting-Edge Learning

Continuously trained on the latest evidence-based methods, our students bring fresh, modern therapeutic approaches into the room.

vi · Attention

Individualised Attention

With smaller caseloads, our student therapists offer personalised attention and unhurried care tailored to your needs.

80per hour

Affordable, accessible therapy

Our student therapy rate is $80.00 per hour. You may be able to submit therapy expenses under your extended health benefit plan — receipts provided after every session.

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Sliding-scale spots available. A limited number of sliding-scale spots are available for those facing financial barriers — particularly for high school, college, and university students. Please inquire with our intake manager, Susan, for more details.
Current Student Intern

Meet our 2026—2027 intern

Elena Tikhostoup — Student Intern at Newmarket Therapy Centre
2026—2027 Intern
Elena Tikhostoup
RP (Q) · BA (Hons) Behavioural Psychology · MACP
🌎 English & Russian

Elena brings a unique combination of behavioural psychology and counselling psychology training to her work — offering a thoughtful blend of practical guidance and emotional depth in a space that is both grounded and supportive. Her approach is deeply person-centred, helping clients gently explore their experiences while building meaningful, everyday skills.

Drawing from DBT, EFT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Elena works with adults, couples, teens, and adolescents on anxiety, depression, stress, grief, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.

Adults Couples Teens Anxiety Depression Trauma-Informed Grief & Loss

Speak with Susan to get started

For further information about our student interns' skills, experiences, and backgrounds — or to schedule an appointment — please contact Susan Graham, our Client Care Manager. She will personally walk you through your options.