Therapist, Master’s Level Intern

Bryn Walsh (she/her) joins Lakeside Clinical Counselling with a strong foundation in both mental and physical well-being. She holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Physical Education from the University of Toronto, where her studies focused on sport psychology and the social dimensions of physical activity. During this time, Bryn also competed as a varsity athlete in pole vault and sprint events at both national and international levels.

Bryn is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and brings diverse, hands-on experience to her work. In addition to counselling training, she works as an outdoor guide supporting individuals with disabilities in accessing inclusive, nature-based activities. She has also worked extensively as a track and field coach, with a strong commitment to reducing barriers to movement, recreation, and outdoor spaces.

Bryn supports teens and adults navigating life transitions, burnout, anxiety, sport-related challenges, disability-related experiences, and concerns related to 2SLGBTQ+ identity, including identity exploration and experiences of discrimination. She understands healing as a non-linear process and offers a warm, inclusive, and individualized therapeutic space where clients can feel supported and understood.

Her goal is to help clients build resilience, clarity, and confidence as they move forward along their unique paths.

Areas of Focus

1. Anxiety & Depression
   Bryn supports teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, overwhelm, and stress. She works collaboratively to build coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and support resilience during challenging periods.

2. Sport Psychology & Performance Stress
   With a background in kinesiology and high-level athletics, Bryn supports athletes and active individuals navigating performance anxiety, injury, burnout, motivation, and identity related to sport. Her approach is trauma-informed and integrates mind–body awareness.

3. Life Transitions & Burnout
   Bryn works with clients navigating life transitions, burnout, and periods of uncertainty. She helps clients build clarity, reconnect with values, and develop sustainable ways of coping with change.

4. Disability & Accessibility-Informed Support
   Drawing on her work as an outdoor guide supporting individuals with disabilities, Bryn brings an accessibility-informed and inclusive lens to counselling, supporting clients in navigating disability-related experiences and barriers.

5. Identity Exploration & 2SLGBTQ+ Support
   Bryn offers affirming support for individuals exploring identity, including gender and sexual identity, and those navigating experiences of discrimination, belonging, and self-acceptance.

What to Expect

In sessions with Bryn, you can expect a warm, inclusive, and collaborative space where your experiences are respected and centred. She views healing as a non-linear process and tailors her approach to each individual, drawing from evidence-based and body-informed practices. Together, you’ll work toward building insight, emotional regulation, confidence, and practical tools to support your well-being and goals.

Who Bryn Works With

Caroline works with teens and adults ages 12+.

Contact Bryn:

Email: Bryn@lakesideclinical.ca
Phone or Text: 250-258-2696.