Melanie Banka Goela, former lawyer, Therapist, FoundER

Melanie is a lawyer turned therapist with more than 18 years experience, who helps lawyers and other professionals in Toronto + Ontario with burnout, anxiety, depression, grief/loss (including pregnancy loss), trauma, ADHD, fertility decisions and relationship challenges using a pragmatic, growth oriented approach that is trauma informed, anti-oppressive and rooted in evidence based therapies. Therapy is always tailored to each client's unique experiences, needs and goals so clients can move forward.

Melanie has additional experience working with South Asian and BIPOC lawyers and professionals, understanding firsthand the intersecting pressures of high-achieving careers, cultural identity, and family expectations that can shape how stress, perfectionism, and burnout show up. 

Melanie's fee is $265 per session, with no additional taxes. A limited number of reduced rate appointments are available for those who need them - please reach out to discuss. 

Melanie has worked as a therapist at a Toronto law school and a trauma centre in London Ontario, and previously at legal aid clinics and a national Bay St. law firm. Melanie has a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto and a Masters in Counselling from University of Toronto.