ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH COUNSELING

A Safe Place to Be Seen, Supported and Empowered

You deserve a therapeutic space where you can speak openly, feel understood and receive support without judgment. At Breakthrough Counseling, therapy is a collaborative process that helps you recognize your strengths, understand what may be holding you back and begin creating meaningful change.

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Compassionate care. Evidence-based support. Meaningful change.

MEET FIKÈ AYENI

Supportive, Honest and Committed to Your Growth

If you are looking for a therapist who will listen without judging you or imposing personal opinions, you are in the right place. I believe you possess valuable strengths, abilities and wisdom—even when difficult circumstances make them hard to recognize. Our work together will be affirming and supportive, but it will also encourage you to move beyond patterns that keep you feeling stuck. We will uncover the strengths you already possess and develop practical tools that help you move toward the relationships, well-being and life you want.

Therapy is not a sign of weakness. It is a courageous investment in your emotional health, relationships and future.

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WHY I BELIEVE IN THERAPY

I Believe in the Process Because I Have Experienced Its Power

I have faced challenging seasons in my own life and experienced the difference that skilled, compassionate therapists can make. That support helped me overcome difficult experiences, grow and thrive. It is one of the reasons I believe so deeply in the work I now offer to others.

I also bring the perspective of more than 25 years of marriage and the experience of parenting an adult daughter and son. These experiences do not make every journey the same, but they help me approach relationships, family life and personal growth with humility, compassion and practical understanding.

Compassionate Support

A respectful space where your experiences, concerns and goals are taken seriously.

Honest Collaboration

A therapeutic relationship that supports you while encouraging meaningful growth and change.

Practical Transformation

Evidence-based tools that help you understand yourself and move forward with greater clarity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

More Than Two Decades of Mental-Health and Wellness Experience

I am a psychotherapist and transformational coach licensed to practise in Canada and the United States. For more than two decades, I have provided evidence-based mental-health and wellness services to individuals from diverse backgrounds.

My professional experience includes work in private practice, community hospitals, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, nonprofit community health centres, schools and an Ontario Family Health Team. This wide range of experience allows me to understand mental health from multiple perspectives and adapt therapy to each client’s circumstances.

Fikè Ayeni, MSW, LCSW, RSW

Master of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Registered Social Worker
Psychotherapist in Ontario
Licensed to practise in Canada and the United States
Certified Transformational Coach
Licensed Body-Positive Therapist
More than two decades of experience

EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING

Grounded in Clinical Training and Continued Professional Growth

I earned my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Connecticut, with a substantive focus on mental health and substance abuse. After graduation, I completed the required supervised clinical training and examination to become a licensed psychotherapist in Connecticut.

I am also a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist in Ontario. My commitment to continued learning led me to complete an intensive life-coaching program and become a certified transformational coach.

This combination of clinical training and transformational coaching allows me to explore the underlying causes of emotional and relationship difficulties while helping clients envision and work toward a more fulfilling future.

EVIDENCE-BASED AND PERSONALIZED CARE

Your Therapy Will Be Tailored to You

No single therapeutic method works for everyone. I draw from several research-supported approaches and select strategies based on your experiences, goals, values and preferred way of working.

Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy — CBT Acceptance and Commitment Therapy — ACT Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples — EFT Dialectical Behaviour Therapy — DBT Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Body-Positive Therapy

As a licensed body-positive therapist, I also help clients challenge harmful beliefs about appearance, move away from cycles of fad dieting and body dissatisfaction, and develop a more accepting relationship with their bodies.

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE

Care That Respects Your Identity, Culture and Beliefs

I have extensive experience supporting people from different ethnic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. My role is not to judge your beliefs or persuade you to adopt mine. My responsibility is to understand your experiences, respect your values and provide ethical, compassionate support.

I am a Christian, but my practice is not limited to any religion or belief system. People of every faith, culture and background are welcome.

As a first-generation immigrant to Canada, I understand that culture, migration, family expectations and identity can influence how we experience relationships, emotional health and personal growth. I bring an open-minded, culturally responsive perspective to our work together.

BEYOND THE THERAPY ROOM

A Little More About Me

When I am not working with clients, I enjoy travelling, experiencing new cultures, baking and dancing. These interests keep me connected to joy, creativity and the richness of everyday life. I strive to live mindfully and joyfully regardless of circumstances. I believe that with appropriate support, greater awareness and intentional action, you can create more of that joy and meaning in your life too.

You Don’t Have to Face Life’s Challenges Alone

Take the first step toward lasting change. Speak with a compassionate therapist in a safe, confidential environment. Your first 15-minute consultation is completely free.

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If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. We do not provide 24/7 emergency response services.