Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

5 Endorsed

489 College Street, Suite 201, Toronto, ON M6G

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Has someone really important in your life died? Someone that you never imagined having to live without? I know that the death of a significant person in your life can be devastating. Even worse, they might have been the person who would comfort you in your toughest moments and now they're gone. Grief in this magnitude can be destabilizing and leave you to wonder if you're going to be able to survive the relentlessness of it all. If you've tried avoiding the pain or "acting normal" but it hasn't worked, I can give you the space and guidance to come apart and then help you put yourself back together in a different and meaningful way.

I use a trauma-informed approach to create space for you to explore what's happening to you because your important person died. I'll help you to find ways to endure the pain of your grief and loss while respecting you as the expert. I want to help you maintain a connection to your person in a culture that doesn't give grief the time it deserves.

I work with clients who have experienced the death of someone important in their life (that could be a spouse, partner, parent, child, friend or someone else). I would be honoured to work with you during your most challenging of moments. And all of you is welcome in the therapy room; Snot, tears, laughter - whatever shape you and grief take day by day.

Call or Email Aly Bird | Grief Specialist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (437) 747-0825 x735

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

489 College Street

Suite 201

Toronto, ON M6G

(437) 747-0825 x735

I serve clients as a team member at AWC Grief Support, formerly Andrea Warnick Consulting, at team of 35 therapists specializing in grief.

I specialize in Grief, Anxiety and Life Transitions

$165 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

We live in a world where grief is misunderstood and mistreated. My goal is to help you create space for your grief and your important person

Let's Connect (437) 747-0825 x735

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

489 College Street

Suite 201

Toronto, ON M6G

(437) 747-0825 x735

I serve clients as a team member at AWC Grief Support, formerly Andrea Warnick Consulting, at team of 35 therapists specializing in grief.

I specialize in Grief, Anxiety and Life Transitions

$165 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

We live in a world where grief is misunderstood and mistreated. My goal is to help you create space for your grief and your important person

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $165
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

BlueCross and BlueShield
Green Shield Canada

At this time, direct billing to insurance is unavailable but I will help you be reimbursed through your insurance provider. Credit cards are the preferred method of payment. If you are looking for a sliding scale rate please state this when you book a consultation.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 14647 Aly Bird | Grief Specialist
Certificate from Sick Kids Centre for Community Mental Health 2023
Degree/Diploma from University of Toronto Masters Degree in Social Planning / 2013
Attended Yorkville University, Masters in Counselling Psychology, Graduated 2024

In addition to professional degrees, I have also completed a number of specific trainings related to grief, loss, and bereavement in addition to experiencing my own profound grief. You can learn more about my training at www.alybird.com/meet-aly

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Grief
Anxiety
Life Transitions

Expertise

Coping Skills
Depression
Infertility
LGBTQ+
Spirituality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

I work with clients whose important person has died from an illness, accident, suicide, drug use, MAID, or a multitude of other ways. Whether the death was sudden, unexpected, planned, or anticipated, it is welcome in my therapy room. If you'd like to share, I enjoy getting to know the person who died just as much as I'll enjoy getting to know you. Feel free to bring photos and memories with you.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP

5 Endorsements

Leah Pearl Hovey

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BAS, MACP, CGP

Aly has shown (countless times) her compassion with her clients and has a breadth of knowledge with grief therapy. She has experience with all aspects of grief and loss. I cannot recommend her more as a counsellor.

Mary Joy Ecijan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP

Aly has such a welcoming voice and aura that allows me to feel like I am in a safe space to share anything. Her smile and words provide validation and reassurance that I did not know that I needed.

Tammy Paulette Bocek

Counsellor, BEd, MACP, CCC

I highly recommend Aly if you are looking for counselling and therapy services. She is knowledgeable and easy to connect with. Her kind and supportive demeanor puts people at ease, allowing them to feel seen and heard.

Irish Dhindsa

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), CCC, MACP, TAP

Aly is deeply knowledgable about grief and its impacts. Aly carries wisdom from her extensive education and lived experiences. She holds space for grieving individuals with warmth and care, while providing support in ways that meet unique client needs.

Delia Mihaela Petrescu

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, Anxiety, Burnout, Trauma

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Coaching
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Existential
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

I use a person-centred approach to grief therapy and employ interventions from CBT, strength-based, mindfulness, and existential theories as needed. I am also able to provide EMDR. I understand grief changes day to day so I don't believe in committing to one specific therapy to support my clients.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP

Location

Primary Location

489 College Street

Suite 201

Toronto, ON M6G

(437) 747-0825 x735

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

Central Toronto

I serve clients as a team member at AWC Grief Support, formerly Andrea Warnick Consulting, at team of 35 therapists specializing in grief.

Call for a free consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP

I serve clients as a team member at AWC Grief Support, formerly Andrea Warnick Consulting, at team of 35 therapists specializing in grief.

Call for a free consultation now - (437) 747-0825 x735

Aly Bird | Grief Specialist

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScPl, MACP