Suki Gaetz - Mental Health Therapist

About Suki

I’m Suki Gaetz, a perinatal mental health counsellor and the founder of Matrescence Counselling. I offer a warm, grounded space for people navigating pregnancy, postpartum and the emotional transition into parenthood. Since 2019, my work as a birth and certified postpartum doula has brought me alongside families through birth, newborn care and the adjustment to life with a baby. This experience informs my understanding of the exhaustion, uncertainty, relationship changes and shifts in identity that can accompany parenthood, helping clients feel heard and supported as they find their own way forward. My professional background includes more than 15 years of experience in social services, supporting individuals and families through intake, assessment, crisis intervention and emotional support. I hold a Social Service Worker diploma from Seneca College and a Professional Counselling diploma from Rhodes Wellness College, where I also work as a teaching assistant. I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and hold a provisional designation with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA). My approach is compassionate, collaborative and informed by an understanding of trauma, with a focus on supporting emotional well-being through the changes and challenges of the perinatal period.

Availability

Taking new clients

Starting Oct 2026 – Sep 2027

Confirmed 6 days ago

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Mental Health Therapist packages and pricing

Perinatal mental health support

8 sessions either virtually or in home
60 to 90 minutes in length
$80 per session

$80 CAD · Per hour

What to expect

I am a counselling professional with over 15 years of experience in the social services sector, with a strong foundation in client assessment, crisis support, and community-based care. My background includes frontline intake, psychosocial support, and ongoing client engagement with diverse populations navigating complex life circumstances. I have extensive experience conducting detailed intake and needs assessments, gathering psychosocial information, and determining appropriate service pathways. In my role with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, I assessed client eligibility, coordinated referrals, and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support families accessing autism services. This work required strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and clear, accurate documentation. In my current role as a Birth and Postpartum Doula, I provide client-centered emotional and practical support during periods of transition, including situations involving anxiety, trauma, and mental health challenges. I regularly support clients in crisis-adjacent situations, assist with adjustment to new environments, and help individuals and families navigate healthcare and community systems. I also facilitate communication between clients and service providers, advocating for client needs and promoting informed decision-making. I am currently completing a Professional Counselling diploma at Rhodes Wellness College, where I am developing competencies in therapeutic interventions, mental health assessment, and ethical clinical practice. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive care. I bring strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly, engage clients from diverse backgrounds, and maintain professional boundaries. I am experienced in preparing clear documentation and case notes, coordinating services and referrals, and working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth and postpartum certification training (2016)

Education

Social service worker diploma (1994)
Bachelor of sociology (1997)
Professional counselling diploma (2026)

Memberships and affiliations

DONA

Languages

English

Race / Ethnicity

White

Credentials

PCD (DONA)

Specialties

Abortion Doula Care Abuse Addictions Advanced Maternal Age Anger Management Anxiety and Depression Attachment problems Babywearing Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Support Building Healthy Communication Career Counseling Caring for Special Needs Children Childbirth Education Child/family Therapy Child Welfare and Adoption Circle of Security Parenting Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Couple Counseling Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrics Dialectical Behavior Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Evidence-Based Care Grief and Loss Harm Reduction Infant Care Infidelity and Trust Issues Internal Family Systems Therapy Life Transitions Mental Health Multiples Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Perinatal Substance Use Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapy Self-Actualization Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Sexual Issues Sibling Preparation Solution Focused Therapy Somatic Techniques Strengths-Based Therapy