Soleil Counselling and Wellness

About me

NIKISHA BROWNE (MSW, RSW)

Hi all! My name is Nikisha Browne and I've intentionally named my counselling Soleil Counselling and Wellness. This name is a promise to emanate warmth and be a beacon of light for all of my clients. Below is a little bit about me!

EDUCATION

- Master of Social Work degree (MSW) from the Factor-Intwentash Faculty of Social Work specializing in Mental Health and Health

-Honours Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A) in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (Mental Health Specialization).

CAREER BACKGROUND

Provided individual and family counselling for children, youth, and families at Behaviour Matters
Counselled racialized and low-income populations using solution-focused therapy at the University of Toronto's Online Counselling Clinic
Counselled students with disabilities at the Accommodation Centre at the University of Toronto
Was a Queer and Trans Students of Colour Discussion Facilitator in the Sexual and Gender Diversity Office at U of T
Providing workshops to Regent Park community members on Mental Health and Self Care and Intergenerational Trama
Guest Lectured a course on Institutional Racism for TCCLD Community Leadership and Civic Education in Partnership with University of Toronto

Reviews!

As I grew up in a low income household I know first hand the barriers that finances can place on an individual’s wellness. As a result, I offer individual sessions at $130 per 50 minutes, with a sliding scale available for my counselling sessions. I encourage clients to email me if they cannot afford my base fee to view pricing alternatives.
I have over 5 years of experience working with marginalized populations such as LGBTQIA+, disabled, racialized, and low-income communities. I emphasize inclusion and celebrate individuals of all communities.
No human is an island and as a result I use a holistic approach to wellness. I will work together with you to accomplish your mental wellness goals and will be happy to connect you with additional cultural, spiritual, and medical services upon request to allow your mental health to flourish in various areas.
As a previous researcher in the mental health field, I strongly adhere to the scientific method. As a result, every approach I use is subject to extensive research to provide you with empirically sound counselling and therapy services for reliable growth in your wellness journey.

Land acknowledgement

I want to acknowledge the land that Soleil Counselling and Wellness resides upon. My office is located at 1655 Dupont Street which is the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishinaabe, the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Haudenosaunee under Treaty 13.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Soleil Counselling and Wellness celebrates diversity and aims to create a space where all feel welcomed. It is paramount to me to ensure that marginalized populations such as racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, and disabled communities feel a sense of belonging and feel completely comfortable being their authentic selves.