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.

My journey toward becoming a therapist began long before my formal training. Even as a teenager, I found myself drawn to listening and supporting others through their challenges. Over the years, this passion has grown into a deep commitment to helping people feel seen, heard, and valued for who they truly are.

In my work, I strive to create a warm, inclusive, and empowering space where you can show up as your full self. I believe that every person holds innate strength and resilience, and that healing begins when we feel safe enough to explore our stories with compassion and curiosity. My approach is strength-based, empowerment-focused, and relational, recognizing that growth often happens through connection both within ourselves and with others.

As a therapist of colour, I bring a culturally supportive and neurodiversity-affirming lens to my work. I deeply value inclusivity and strive to honour the unique identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences each person brings. Whether you’re exploring your sense of self, navigating neurodivergence, or working through relationship and attachment patterns, I am here to walk alongside you in a way that fosters understanding, confidence, and authentic change.

Together, we’ll create a personalized path toward wellness, one rooted in empathy, self-discovery, and the belief that you already hold the potential to grow and heal.

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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.

  • 1.5 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 addiction concerns

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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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