Hello, I’m Rebekah, a Counselling Intern completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. My journey toward becoming a therapist has been shaped by both personal growth and over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through change, challenge, and healing.
Before pursuing counselling, I worked as an ASL/English interpreter and case manager, serving Deaf and marginalized communities. These experiences deepened my belief that everyone has a story worth hearing and that healing begins when people feel truly seen and understood. I approach therapy with curiosity, warmth, and respect for each client’s unique path.

I believe that people already hold the insight and strength needed for growth—and that therapy provides the space to uncover it with gentle guidance and compassion. My approach to counselling is rooted in a humanistic, person-centered philosophy that emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and respect for each individual’s unique lived experience. I view therapy as a shared process, where we work together to explore challenges, build insight, and support meaningful, values-based change.

Pre-Licensed Professional

Rebekah Sebbelov

My work is guided by a strengths-based perspective, with attention to each client’s existing resources, resilience, and capacity for growth. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and goals at their own pace.

You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, even if you are doing your best to hold things together. Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, or the lasting effects of trauma, and are looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to feel heard, to make sense of what they are carrying, and to reconnect with themselves in gentler ways. They are tired of doing this alone and are ready for something that feels gentle, safe, with more support.
Healing is not about being “fixed.” It is about feeling more grounded, confident, and able to move forward in ways that align with who you are and what matters to you — a coming back to who you truly are. I believe healing begins in a space where people feel safe, understood, and respected, and you deserve that.

My path into counselling was shaped by many years of working in roles where connection, communication, and support were central. Through those experiences, I became increasingly aware of how often people carry things on their own, and how much can shift when they are given space to be heard without judgment.

Choosing this profession felt like a natural extension of that. I value creating space for reflection, curiosity, and honesty, and I am continually reminded of how meaningful it is to witness people reconnect with themselves and move toward lives that feel more aligned.
I am committed to providing culturally responsive care that respects each person’s unique background, identity, and experiences. I understand that culture can shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the challenges we face, and I aim to approach each client with openness, curiosity, and respect. I view cultural competence as an ongoing learning process. I strive to remain aware of my own assumptions and to create a space where clients feel seen, heard, and safe to bring all parts of themselves into the work.