Gemma Sloan
Adults 18+
MACP
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Works with:
Monday - Day
Wednesday - Day
Thursday - Evening
availability:
In-Person, Virtual
Location:
About Gemma
Gemma is a therapist at Centre Wellness who brings a strong commitment to client-centred care, cultural responsiveness, and collaborative healing. Her work is grounded in the belief that therapy should feel like a safe, validating space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported.
Gemma pays close attention to the whole person, taking into account each client’s cultural background, lived experiences, and the systems they navigate, so that therapy feels personalized and meaningful. Gemma walks alongside clients as they explore their challenges and strengths, working together to identify what is important, what is possible, and what is next. She shares,
Gemma pays close attention to the whole person, taking into account each client’s cultural background, lived experiences, and the systems they navigate, so that therapy feels personalized and meaningful. Gemma walks alongside clients as they explore their challenges and strengths, working together to identify what is important, what is possible, and what is next. She shares,
Gemma also emphasizes that clients don’t need to have everything figured out to begin their therapy journey.
Gemma’s approach is warm, attuned, and flexible. Clients often describe her as genuine, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to. She adapts her work to suit each person’s unique needs and honours the trust it takes to show up in therapy. Gemma states,
Her practice is grounded in evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She integrates these approaches in a thoughtful, client-centered way, always recognizing how culture, identity, and systemic experiences shape mental health.
Over time, clients working with Gemma often notice subtle but meaningful shifts. They begin speaking to themselves with more kindness, feel less reactive, and start making choices that align with their values. She shares,
In their first session with Gemma, clients can expect a warm, non-judgmental conversation focused on understanding their story. She asks clients about what brings them in, their goals, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. There is no pressure to share more than what clients are ready to; instead, Gemma will move at each client's own pace and take time to ensure the space feels safe and collaborative.
Gemma hopes clients leave each session feeling understood, less alone, and more connected to their capacity for growth.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative Therapy
Mindfullness
Modalities:
BIPOC
Trauma Survivors
Special Populations:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Stress
Trauma
Areas of Focus:
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University
Disaster Mental Health Counseling Domestic Violence Risk Assessment
Ontario Core ICS Mental Health Certificate
Ontario Core ICS Mental Health Certificate
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Gemma’s clinical experience spans trauma-informed care and community-based mental health services. She has worked with clients across a range of identities and backgrounds, including individuals who have experienced marginalization, discrimination, or systemic barriers to care. Her work has focused on areas such as trauma, emotion regulation, identity development, and relationship patterns.
She draws from a number of evidence-based modalities in her work, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Gemma integrates these approaches with a deep understanding of cultural context, systemic influences, and each client’s lived experience. Her work is client-centred and she is committed to ongoing professional development to offer thoughtful, relevant care that supports lasting change.
She draws from a number of evidence-based modalities in her work, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Gemma integrates these approaches with a deep understanding of cultural context, systemic influences, and each client’s lived experience. Her work is client-centred and she is committed to ongoing professional development to offer thoughtful, relevant care that supports lasting change.
