I believe that every person carries strength and wisdom within, and therapy is about helping you reconnect with it.
Therapy for anxiety, people-pleasing, and boundary struggles in Burlington & across Ontario
Registered Psychotherapist offering compassionate support online across Ontario and in Burlington
Hi, I’m Cierra DoCouto, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Burlington, Ontario, offering individual therapy in-person and online across Ontario. I’m glad you’re here.
If you’ve landed on this page, you may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that keep repeating, or unsure how to trust yourself in relationships. Many of the people I work with struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, and difficulty setting or maintaining healthy boundaries.
I provide trauma-informed therapy for adults who want to better understand themselves, regulate overwhelming emotions, and create healthier, more secure relationships with themselves and others.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and paced to your comfort. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, understand where your patterns come from, and gently support change that feels sustainable and real for you.
In our work together, you can expect a supportive, non-judgmental space where your experiences are taken seriously. We may explore boundaries, anxiety patterns, emotional regulation, and the deeper beliefs that keep you stuck in cycles that no longer serve you.
I offer virtual therapy across Ontario and in-person therapy in Burlington. Free 20-minute consultations are available if you’d like to ask questions and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
If you’re considering therapy, you don’t need to have everything figured out before starting. We can begin from where you are.
My Approach: Gentle, Trauma-Informed, and Centered on You
At Guiding You Counselling and Psychotherapy, my goal is to create a space where you feel seen, respected, and emotionally safe. I take a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, which means therapy moves at your pace, with no rush, and no judgment, only support as you explore your experiences and reconnect with your inner strength.
I believe that healing isn’t about “fixing something broken.” It’s about helping you reclaim your sense of self, strengthen your self-trust, and create space for growth and self-compassion.
How I Can Support You
Understanding Relationship Challenges
We can explore patterns in romantic, family, or friendship dynamics and how they might shape the way you relate to yourself and others. Together, we can work on reclaiming your voice and sense of self.
Rebuilding Self-Worth & Confidence
If you feel stuck, unsure, or disconnected from your inner voice, therapy may support you in recognizing your strengths, nurturing self-trust, and reconnecting with your inner wisdom.
Creating Healthy Boundaries
Boundaries are a way of honouring yourself and protecting your energy. We can find compassionate, practical ways to say “no” when needed while remaining kind to yourself.
Healing Through Self-Compassion
This work isn’t about “fixing” you, it’s about reconnecting with your wholeness. Therapy provides space to invite gentleness toward yourself, process emotional pain, and cultivate growth at a pace that feels right for you.
Credentials & Experience
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO #17131) and a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I have a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor’s in Social Psychology and a minor in Sociology from McMaster University. I’ve also completed formal training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and additional training in relational trauma, including emotional abuse, gaslighting, and narcissism.
Therapy in Burlington & Online Across Ontario
I offer secure online therapy for clients across Ontario, so you can receive support wherever you are. For in-person sessions, my office in Burlington provides a private, comfortable, and welcoming environment where you can safely explore your experiences, process emotional challenges, and reconnect with yourself.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
I offer a free, no-pressure 20-minute consultation to see if therapy with me is a good fit. Click the button below to book your consultation, I look forward to connecting with you.
Beyond the therapy room…
When I’m not in session, you’ll likely find me teaching hot Pilates (one of my favourite ways to recharge my system) or at home being bossed around by my cat Chai. I’m a proud animal lover through and through!
