Celest Gilmour

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) under clinical supervision and an MA Counselling Psychology student. With over 5 years of experience supporting individuals on the spectrum, I bring both training and lived clinical practice to my work. I offer a warm space for growth and learning. As a first generation Canadian, I understand the work it takes to seek help. It can be stressful to take the steps to talk to someone about the difficulties going on around us, fearful of judgement or stereotypes. That's why I strive to make the environment as safe and inclusive as possible, let's joke about a meme and sip coffee, the session is your time to feel free and express your true authentic self. In our work together, I focus on creating a collaborative and compassionate environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace. My approach is grounded in empathy and curiosity, while also offering practical tools and strategies to help you move forward in tangible ways. I enjoy using interventions such as CBT, which allows us to understand the roots of problems and how it affects our emotions and behaviours. Though I am not limited to just CBT, I implement different theories to best fit your needs, making the process smooth and comfortable. Starting therapy can feel a bit intimidating, you might not know what to say or where to start. That’s okay. You can show up exactly as you are. If you’re ready to explore things and feel more like yourself again, when you’re ready, reaching out can be the first step forward.

In my journey as, first, a therapy client, and then a psychotherapist, one of the most striking things I've learned has been that we tend to hold deep knowledge about what we actually want, need, and feel. That the signals our bodies and brains deliver to us aren't random. The anger that we might try to push down can actually tell us where a boundary of ours - one we might not have even recognized for ourselves yet - is being crossed. The tiredness or pain in our bodies might be telling us to slow down, to pay attention to an important part of ourselves, an important feeling, that we've tried to ignore out of fear. When we have a hard time getting moving on a project, it isn't a character flaw - it's giving us important information about a need we have, perhaps around relaxing our own expectations for ourselves, or getting more clarity around what we're trying to do. It makes sense that we don't always listen to these inner signals of ours, for so many reasons. In today's world, many of us are busy just trying to survive, and might feel like turning inward is unhelpful or a waste of time. We might fear that we'll discover a part of ourselves that's asking for a change that we don't yet feel ready to implement in our lives. We might have learned throughout our lives that our feelings are too big or threatening to handle, so ignoring them becomes the default. I believe, however, that if we're able to receive support in slowing down and listening to that inner voice, we can start to truly move toward an easier, more aligned, more fulfilling life, with more fulfilling connections - with others and with ourselves. I love to support folks moving through this type of work. I often work with clients who might be feeling stuck, unhappy, isolated, or overwhelmed. I also see many clients who are neurodiverse, and hold lived experience with AuDHD myself. I love working with creative people, people who have self-identified as "people pleasers," anyone experiencing relationship difficulties or life transitions - whatever it is you're going through currently, and whoever you are, I'd love to chat about it! I am a graduate of the Toronto Institute of Relational Psychotherapy and am trained as a relational therapist, which means that I think about the rules we learn implicitly in our lives about relationships - who were we taught that we need to be in order to stay in connection with others? These often-invisible-to-us rules deeply impact how we relate to those around us, but also how we relate to ourselves, and to what degree we're able to listen to that aforementioned inner voice. If we learned our needs were too big and the people around us needed them to be smaller - we'll ignore anything inside of us that's trying to alert us to a need we have. If we learned we had to constantly fight for ourselves, we might have a harder time listening to an inner voice of ours that's asking for some softness. I would love to support you in letting all of the complex pieces of yourself have space to share and room to shine. If my profile resonates with you, please don't hesitate to reach out - I would love to hear from you, and to have the chance to chat about how we can work together! :)

you deserve to receive the same depth of care and support that you offer to others. as a neuroqueer, feminist therapist, i support careworkers, caregivers and community organizers who are seeking a space to feel resourced, witnessed, and held in their work. i specialize in meeting you in the place where grief, overwhelm, chronic illness, existential concerns and moral distress overlap. with a background that includes two decades of work in non-profit, this is terrain i have travelled and know well. my approach is experiential, embodied, intuitive, and grounded firmly in principles of harm reduction, anti-oppression, and disability justice. working through the lens of attachment allows me to support clients who want to explore how their current patterns of functioning may be related to early childhood experiences of abuse or emotional neglect. i also support clients with things like obsessive compulsive disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviours, fears and phobias, as well as pre-natal hypnosis. i have developed a self guided pre-natal hypnotherapy program that is suitable for women and birthing folks of any gender, with any family configuration that is suitable for any birth plan, including planned cesareans. i offer all new clients an introductory consultation so at no cost so you can ensure that it feels like the right fit before we begin working together.

Understanding ADHD An ADHD diagnosis — whether brand new, years old, or still just a strong suspicion — can feel like a lot to carry. Maybe you've never been formally assessed, but you've spent years wondering why focus, motivation, and "normal" strategies never seem to work the way they do for everyone else. Or maybe you're worn down from fighting those same battles post-diagnosis. For women especially, that exhaustion often runs deeper — ADHD in women is frequently missed or misdiagnosed, and self-suspected ADHD is often waved off as anxiety, depression, or just "being too sensitive." Years spent masking, overcompensating, and second-guessing yourself can leave you running on empty, holding shame that was never yours to carry, and wondering where to go from here — assessed or not. You are not lazy, unmotivated, or broken. Your brain may simply be wired differently — and with the right support, that story can change. How I Can Help I work with adults at every point in their ADHD journey — diagnosed, self-identified, or still figuring out what's going on. This includes women and those exploring a possible late-in-life diagnosis, as well as people who suspect ADHD but haven't pursued formal testing, for whatever reason. As someone who lives with ADHD myself, I understand firsthand what it's like to navigate a mind that's busy, creative, and easily overstimulated. As an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and Clinical Coach, I combine the depth of therapy with the practicality of coaching — helping you make sense of how ADHD (confirmed or suspected) shapes your identity, confidence, and relationships, while building real tools for everyday life. We can also talk through what assessment options look like, if and when that's something you want to explore. My Approach Most people with ADHD already know what they want to do — the challenge is closing the gap between knowing and doing. Part of that gap is emotional. Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) — the sharp emotional sting of perceived criticism or failure — quietly shapes relationships, careers, and self-worth in ways that often only click into place once ADHD enters the picture, whether that's through diagnosis or simple self-recognition. Mood shifts, emotional intensity, and trouble settling back down are core parts of ADHD, not personal failings, and they deserve focused, real support either way. I draw on CBT, DBT, and ADHD-informed coaching to work on both the emotional and practical sides of ADHD. DBT skills for regulation and distress tolerance map especially well onto ADHD life. Sessions stay structured but stay flexible — there's no judgment here for arriving late, needing to move, or not having a formal diagnosis yet. What We Can Work On RSD and emotional regulation, executive dysfunction and procrastination, ADHD burnout, self-suspected or undiagnosed ADHD, the specific realities of ADHD in women (masking, late diagnosis, hormonal impact), perfectionism and shame, communication and relationship struggles, workplace challenges, major life transitions, and living with ADHD — medicated or not, diagnosed or not. Virtual Therapy My practice is fully virtual — no commute, no transition time, no extra executive function spent just getting through the door. Let's work with your ADHD brain instead of against it, wherever you feel most at ease. If you're ready to build self-awareness, real-world skills, and confidence in your ADHD journey — whether or not you have a formal diagnosis — I'd be glad to walk alongside you. Additional Areas of Expertise While ADHD is my primary specialty, I also work with clients navigating addiction, anger management, and men's mental health issues. Addiction: I help clients understand the patterns behind their challenging behaviors. Whether it be substances, pornography, gambling, or social media—I can help develop healthier coping strategies to build sustainable recovery. I also support caregivers, partners, and family members affected by a loved one's addiction, working through boundary-setting, managing worry and frustration, and taking care of your own wellbeing while supporting someone you care about. Anger Management: We explore what's beneath the anger—frustration, shame, or feeling unheard—and develop tools for emotional regulation and communication that actually work in real life. Men's Issues: I create judgment-free space for men to explore emotions, relationship challenges, identity, and personal growth. Whether you're dealing with stress, transitions, or feeling stuck, we'll work through it together. Across all areas, my approach remains practical, collaborative, and grounded in compassion.