Grounded in Care. Guided by Growth.

Sunflower Psychotherapy and Counselling was founded on the belief that healing starts when you feel seen, safe, and understood.
Here, therapy is not just about addressing pain, it’s about rediscovering your strength, your voice, and your ability to grow.

Meet Chantelle Vaz

Hello and welcome. I’m Chantelle Vaz (She/her), Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Sunflower Psychotherapy and Counselling.

Welcome! I’m Chantelle Vaz, a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) offering compassionate, evidence‑based psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families across Ontario, Alberta, and BC. I believe therapy works best when you feel seen, respected, and supported, exactly as you are.

I work from a trauma‑informed, attachment‑based, and relational lens, helping clients understand how past experiences, relationships, and core beliefs shape their present‑day emotions and patterns. I utilize strength‑based and narrative‑focused therapies, meaning we honour your resilience while gently reshaping the stories that no longer serve you.

My approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and the belief that therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or intimidating. Together, we’ll make sense of your story, build self-compassion (yes, even the hard parts), and work toward meaningful change that actually sticks. I draw from narrative, attachment, and emotion-focused therapies, adapting sessions to you (not a generic therapy script). The clients I support often describe our sessions as grounding, thoughtful, and empowering, with space to breathe, reflect, and sometimes even laugh. I’d be honoured to support you as you move toward greater clarity, connection, and feeling more like yourself.

My work integrates:

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Attachment‑Based Therapy

  • Trauma‑Informed Care

  • Strength‑Based Interventions

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Relational and Emotion‑Focused Approaches

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Our Values

At Sunflower Psychotherapy, our values guide every part of the work we do together.

Collaboration

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We believe therapy is a shared process. Your voice, insight, and lived experience are central to the journey we take together.

Inclusivity

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Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected. Our practice embraces diversity and strives to offer care that honours all identities and experiences.

Comfort

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Growth happens best in a space where you feel at ease. We aim to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to show up just as you are.

Empowerment

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We support you in reconnecting with your strengths, values, and inner wisdom - helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Experience

I bring a blend of academic training, hands-on experience, and real-world understanding to every session.

  • 2 years of experience in private practice settings

  • 10 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults, and seniors with neurodivergence (ADHD, autism) across residential, academic, recreational, and clinical environments

  • Case management experience supporting women and children affected by domestic violence

  • Extensive work with youth, adults, and older adults navigating mental health and substance use concerns

  • Experience supporting older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

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Education & Training

  • Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University

  • Graduate Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions at Humber College

  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Child, Youth and Family, Psychology at the University of Guelph

  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, CPI

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy- Level 1, The Gottman’s Institute

  • Child and School Counselling Summit, Mental Health Academy

You deserve a space where you can heal and grow at your own pace.

If you’re ready to start, I’d love to connect and learn more about your story. Together, we’ll take the first step toward clarity, confidence, and well-being.

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