Student Practicum Opportunities at Your Story Counselling & Affordable Therapy York Region
- Your Story Counselling
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Abstract:
Your Story Counselling offers unique practicum opportunities for student therapists across Ontario through our Affordable Therapy York Region initiative. With partnerships at leading universities, double the required supervision hours, and hands-on experience with diverse clients, we create a supportive environment for future clinicians. Learn more about our placement cycles, supervision model, and how to apply.
Are you a graduate student in counselling, psychotherapy, social work, or a related field looking for a rich and supportive practicum placement? At Your Story Counselling, we are proud to provide a comprehensive, hands-on training experience for future therapists through our Affordable Therapy York Region initiative.
Our practicum program has partnered with respected institutions such as McMaster University, Adler Graduate Professional School, Western University, University of Toronto, Yorkville University, Wilfrid Laurier University, and City University. Our past interns have gone on to successful clinical practices, carrying forward the skills and mentorship gained at our clinic.
Why Choose Our Practicum Program?
We know that your practicum year is one of the most important stages of your development as a therapist. That’s why we go above and beyond to create a supportive, enriching, and professional learning environment.
Here’s what makes our practicum unique:
Group Supervision – Learn collaboratively with peers, explore different perspectives, and strengthen your clinical skills in a supportive group setting.
Live Observation Opportunities – Gain direct feedback by engaging in live observation with our team of supervisors and clinicians.
Double the Required Supervision – We provide twice the supervision hours required by most graduate programs to ensure you feel fully supported.
All Supervision Costs Covered – Supervision is fully paid for by our clinic—an investment in your growth and success.
Diverse Team of Supervisors – Work with supervisors who bring unique approaches, specialties, and cultural lenses to therapy.
On-Call Support – You’ll never be alone in difficult client situations. On-call supervisors are available for guidance whenever you need it.
Exposure to a Diverse Client Population – Through our Affordable Therapy York Region program, students gain experience supporting clients across age groups, cultures, and presenting issues.
Placement Cycles
We accept student therapists three times per year to align with academic semesters:
Fall (September)
Winter (January)
Spring (May)
Spots are limited and highly competitive, so we encourage early applications.
How to Apply
Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you!
📌 Complete our application form here: Student Practicum Application Form
You will also be able to see live updates of which semester we are still interviewing for in the application form
For more details about supervision, internship opportunities, and our affordable therapy program, visit:
Join Our Team of Future Clinicians
At Your Story Counselling, we believe in growing the next generation of therapists through trauma-informed, culturally humble, and ethically grounded training. If you are looking for a practicum that will challenge, support, and prepare you for the realities of clinical work, we would be honoured to walk alongside you on your professional journey.
✨ Start your practicum with a clinic that invests in your growth. Apply today and take the first step toward your future as a therapist.
Your Story Counselling Services is a multicultural, inclusive, BIPOC clinic that offers online services as well as in-person sessions in Vaughan and Markham.
Judy Lui and her team of clinicians and supervised therapist interns offer trauma-informed, clinical counselling in the form of art, play, and talk therapy. With an emphasis on social equity and justice,
Your Story offers counselling at a range of fee levels. Judy continues to see her clients, manages the clinic as Clinical Director, and mentors master ’s-level therapist interns.
Judy has been featured in the Toronto Star, where she discussed the impact of mental health struggles and the toll of COVID-19 on romantic relationships. She also co-authored a chapter in the first edition of An Intersectional Approach to Sex Therapy Centering the Lives of Indigenous, Racialized, and People of Color. She is a committee member with the Anti-Racism Advocacy Group at the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, where she helps organize community events and panels on racial trauma and advocacy.
Judy is also one of three 2024 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Micro-Business Finalists and will represent the Central Canadian Region (Ontario & Montreal) for this honour.
Affordable Therapy York Region is committed to making quality mental health care more accessible across Markham, Vaughan, Concord, and the greater York Region. We offer both virtual and in-person sessions through a diverse team of supervised therapist interns and registered clinicians, with services starting as low as $20 per session.
Our clinic prioritizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive care, ensuring that therapy is respectful of your identity, background, and lived experience. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, relationships, grief, or personal growth, we offer therapy that meets you where you are — emotionally and financially.
We also offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you find the right therapist fit before you commit.Learn more or get started today at www.affordabletherapyyorkregion.ca.
If you have additional questions regarding the contents of this article please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to answer you.
Should you have questions or inquiries regarding counselling and the process of counselling, please visit our FAQ page. contact us to ask questions, or learn more about our team of therapists before signing up for a free 15 minute consultation.
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The information provided in this article is intended to be general knowledge and does not constitute as professional advice or treatment. This information is not intended for the use of diagnosis or treatment. Please do not share or distribute this article without the proper referencing or written/verbal consent of Judy Lui. Additional information can be found at www.yourstorycounselling.com or requested via info@yourstorycounselling.com
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