Megan Basso

I think my clients would describe my style as gentle, genuine, kind, and understanding, with particular attention brought to how social structures and contexts influence presenting concerns and well-being.

I find it to be an honour to work alongside individuals, families, and communities with the goal of wellness promotion. I acknowledge how mental health is part of a larger balance of wellness, and that tending to this balance can be challenging at times. It is humbling to see the strength it takes to focus on this personal work.

I primarily practice from a person-centered, solutions-focused, holistic, intersectional lens because I believe that clients are the experts of their lived experiences, and therefore, have the best understanding of what will work for them and their goals. I also pay particular attention to different aspects of how identity and context interact with accessibility and wellness.

I am a reconnecting, mixed-Indigenous professional. I am Gitga’at First Nations and English on my mother’s side, and Italian on my father’s. I believe in the significance of attending to holistic wellness, balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, and this looks different for everyone. I am interested in the significance of identity, culture, and connection.