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Steele D'Silva
RP (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Intern Therapist
M.A. Candidate
I understand the nuances of the male experience, including mental health struggles, career pressures, difficulty with emotional expression and regulation, intimate relationship challenges, and the journey toward personal fulfillment. I offer a non-judgemental, safe container for my clients to be seen and heard. I support them in cultivating self-awareness and self-compassion.
My therapeutic style integrates many approaches, including person-centered therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and mindfulness-based therapy. My journey into psychotherapy was inspired by my studies in cultural anthropology, my exploration across world religions and spiritual traditions, and over 15 years of mindfulness and Vipassana meditation practice.
These experiences enrich my therapeutic work, allowing me to offer a culturally sensitive and holistic perspective that is respectful of all belief systems and worldviews. As a certified Yoga teacher, artist, and entrepreneur, I am empathetic to the challenges of spiritual, creative, and professional pursuits that many men face.
Volunteering as a Kids Help Phone crisis responder has honed my ability to connect with empathy and understanding. I bring these skills to every session. I am here to form meaningful alliances with my clients and aim to offer care and empowerment. I would be honoured to work with you.
Online | Ottawa | Toronto
Credentials and Qualifications:
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario # 17443
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills – 6 Weeks; Marsha Linehan, PsychWire; 2023
Psychedelic Psycho-Spiritual Safety and Ethics Training – 6 Weeks; Dr. Katrina Michelle, PhD, LCSW and Elizabeth Sabet, CPC, ASLSC; 2024
Kids Help Phone Crisis Responder Training – 36 Hours; 2023
Vipassana Meditation Course – 10 Days; 2012 & 2023/2024
Yoga Teacher Training – 200 Hours; 2017
Specializations:
Anxiety
Stress
Emotional Disturbance
Anger
Coping Skills
Depression
Grief
Men's Issues
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
Cultural/Racial Identity
Favourite Book: When Personal Transformation Becomes a Crisis - Dr. Stanislav Grof, MD
and Christina Grof
Rate: Steele is part of the Affordable Therapy program that offers low cost therapy across Ontario. Rates vary depending on financial situation and range from 0-$85.
Steele receives clinical supervision on a weekly basis with a College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) Clinical Supervisor as part of his on-going training.