Makayla Freeman

Doctoral Practicum Student & Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)

Adults (19+)

Accepting new clients for September

Coming Soon

Choosing a therapist can be a vulnerable and challenging process. You may have been struggling for a long time, or this may be the first time you have felt like you need professional support. I aim to create a space that feels warm, accepting, and compassionate where we can work together to identify what is getting in the way of you living a joyful and purposeful life in wholeness. I use a person-centred approach to address your unique experiences, needs, and goals for therapy. By meeting you where you are, we can collaborate to find a way forward together.

Makayla (she/they) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and a UBC graduate with a master’s degree in counselling psychology. She is currently working towards her PhD in Counselling Psychology at UBC. She has worked with clients at UBC’s Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre, in private practice, and in clinical research with a focus on symptoms of depression, anxiety, family relationships, parenting, and life transitions. They have training and experience in working with 2SLGBTQIA+ and non-monogamous clients, and find great joy in walking alongside clients who are exploring their gender and sexuality, or looking to improve their relationships.

    • DBT

    • CBT

    • Mindfulness-based self-compassion

    • EFT for Couples

    • IFS

    • Non-monogamous relationships

    • Gender identity

    • Sexuality (e.g., sexual performance, identity, “coming out”, isolation, discrimination)

    • Parenting

    • Relationship challenges

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Trauma

    • Body image

    • Eating disorders/Eating-related concerns

    • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, University of Calgary

    • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia

    • (Ongoing) PhD in Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia

  • Treating trauma

    • Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD

    • EMDR

    • Using Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) for Trauma, Anxiety, and Grief

    Working with difficult emotions

    • EFT: Working with Emotion in Psychotherapy with Dr. Leslie Greenberg

    • DBT Skills with Marsha Linehan

    • How to work with Shame (Integrated somatic, IFS, DBT, and trauma-focused strategies)

    Understanding systemic factors and working with diversity

    • Supporting Trans and Nonbinary Clients with sociopolitical distress

    • Non-Monogamy as Liberatory Praxis: Personal, Political, and Clinical Approaches to Navigating Relationship Diversity

    • Knowledge Sharing with Wet’suwet’en Guests at the UBC First Nations Longhouse

    • Male-inclusive suicide response training

    • Becoming an antiracist and anti-oppressive clinician

  • Coming soon

Populations:

Couples & Relationship Counselling

Adult Therapy

Teen Therapy

Areas of Focus:

Trauma

Gender Identity

Non-Monogamy

Anxiety

Sexuality

Body Image

Eating Concerns/Eating Disorders

Appointment Times:

Daytime

Week Days

Therapy Formats:

Phone

Online

In-Person