Welcome to Braiding Healing Medicine Counselling

Today is the first official day of Braiding Healing Medicine Counselling, and I am so glad you are here.

Whether you found your way here through a search, a recommendation, or a quiet moment of wondering whether counselling might help — welcome. This space was built with you in mind: someone navigating difficult emotions, a life transition, or the long and nonlinear path of healing after trauma.

I am Amy Lynch, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) practising in Ontario. My approach is wholistic, trauma-informed, and grounded in cultural responsivity. I work with adults who are ready to make space for themselves — even when that readiness feels uncertain.

If you are curious about what counselling at Braiding Healing Medicine looks like, I would love to tell you more.

What virtual counselling looks like

All sessions at Braiding Healing Medicine Counselling are offered virtually, which means we meet over a secure, private video platform from wherever you are in Ontario. You do not need to travel, find parking, or sit in a waiting room. You simply need a quiet space, a device with a camera and microphone, and a reliable internet connection.

Virtual counselling is not a lesser version of in-person care. For many people, it is actually easier to open up from a familiar environment. You can have a warm drink nearby, a blanket, a pet, or whatever helps you feel settled. The work we do together is the same — thoughtful, relational, and paced to what feels manageable for you.

Sessions are 50 minutes. I offer a free 15-minute consultation before your first appointment so we can get a sense of whether working together feels like a good fit.

How booking works through Jane

I use Jane App to manage scheduling, intake, and secure communication. Jane is a trusted platform used by health and wellness practitioners across Canada, and it keeps your information private and protected.

Here is how the process works:

1. Book a free 15-minute consultation through the link below. This is a low-pressure conversation — no intake forms, no commitment. Just a chance to connect, ask questions, and see how things feel.
2. Complete your intake paperwork through Jane before your first full session. Jane will send you a secure link to review and sign your consent forms and provide some background information.
3. Join your session through the link Jane sends to your email. You can join from a browser — no app download required.
4. Pay securely through Jane after each session. I accept major credit cards and direct billing where applicable.

If you have any questions about the process before booking, you are always welcome to reach out through the contact page.

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A little more to read

If you are still getting a feel for whether counselling might be right for you, or what my approach looks like, these two posts are a good place to start:

• The Courage to Begin: On Starting Therapy — Gentle guidance on choosing a therapist, what to expect in a first session, and how to feel more prepared to reach out.
• What Does Wholistic Healing Actually Mean? — An introduction to the wholistic, four-directions framework that shapes how I work.

Thank you for being here

Opening a practice is an act of hope — hope that the people who need support will find their way to it, and that the space you create will feel worthy of their trust. I do not take that lightly.

If something here resonates with you, I hope you will reach out. You deserve care that honours your whole self.

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