About Elif

Elif Gökçe has over 20 years of leadership and counseling experience in the field of education and has provided support through nonprofit organizations in several countries. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master's in Education Management and Leadership, and she completed a Master's in Pastoral Studies with Spiritual Care and a Psychotherapy certificate from Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto. She also completed two basic and two advanced Clinical Psychospiritual Education placements in hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area. Through these experiences, her psycho-spiritual clinical practice has expanded to include a wide range of areas, including mental health, palliative care, oncology, nephrology, and rehabilitation.

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and certified in Spiritual Care, Elif creates a safe space where clients can explore their experiences and work toward change. She speaks English and Turkish.

Professional Background

Elif currently works in multiple settings:

• Sunnybrook Hospital - Spiritual care and counseling
• Durham Talk Therapy - Psychotherapy services
• Private Practice at Innera - Individual counseling and psychotherapy

Areas of Support

Elif supports those experiencing:

• Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD
• Relationship challenges and conflict
• Grief Support, Life Transitions, Existential Crises
• Religious Trauma
• Immigration Challenges, Migratory Grief
• ADHD, Emotion Regulation, Anger Management
• Stress, Burnout, and Coping Skills
• Drugs/Substance Use
• Cancer & Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain
• Body Image, Self Esteem

Therapeutic Approach

Elif's practice is grounded in compassion and cultural sensitivity. Her work integrates various modalities tailored to each client's needs:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Relational/Attachment Therapy
• Mindfulness Approach
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Approach
• Internal Family Systems Theory
• Person-centred Rogerian Approach
• Spiritual/Pastoral Care