Reduced-Cost Therapy
Work in Progress is proud to offer reduced-cost therapy through our practicum student program. When we have training therapists on our team, they are all masters-level students completing their clinical practicum training to advance their skills and become registered psychotherapists or registered social workers. Our training therapists offer reduced rates for virtual and in office work ranging from $50-$100 per individual session, and $75-$125 for relationship therapy. Rates are assessed based on client income as well as other barriers to mental health care. All students are supervised by an experienced member of our team. They bring a unique skillset, have prior experience in the field of mental health, and most of all inject enthusiasm into their work.
Meet our Training Therapists
Akhila Appadurai
Training Therapist , MA Candidate
Akhila is currently completing the practicum component of her Master of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto, where she also completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Akhila has extensive experience in conflict resolution, action planning, suicide assessment, and mental health support through years of working a crisis helpline responder. Akhila is committed to continuous learning and growth within the counselling field through her involvement in diverse professional and mental health initiatives
Akhila supports adults with topics related to anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family dynamics and resilience.
Noah Gelb-
Van Egmond
Training Therapist, MA Candidate
Noah is currently completing his practicum as part of his Master of Education in Counselling Psychology at U of T and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Simon Fraser University. He has experience working with a wide range of individuals from youth struggling with mental health to adults experiencing homelessness. Noah has over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field in a variety of settings including community health, residential treatment and case management..
Noah supports adults with topics related to anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, and relationship issues.
Adeel John
Training Therapist, MA Candidate
Adeel holds a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Studies with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Toronto. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology Program at Yorkville University. Adeel has previous volunteer experience working with a variety of individuals seeking suicide prevention support.
Adeel supports adults with topics related to anxiety, depression, isolation, lack of social support, 2SLGBTQ+ identities, self-love, negative racialized experiences, and mindfulness.
Maya Shapiro
Training Therapist, MA Candidate, MA
Maya has worked as a university lecturer, a corporate consultant, and a reproductive health counsellor.
Maya holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Dalhousie University, an MA and PhD in Anthropology from York University, and she is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Maya supports adults with anxiety, depression, and/or stress, with concerns about life and career transitions, relationships, parenting and/or the challenges of academia.