Care rooted in presence, respect, and lived experience
Jayroots Wellness is a trauma-informed wellness practice offering culturally aligned counselling and emotional support for BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and communities.
This work centres grounding, reflection, and authentic self-expression through consent-based, community-informed care.
Music expression and Voice-led counselling approaches
Sessions centre reflection as a primary tool for grounding, insight, and emotional clarity. Counselling conversations are paced collaboratively, allowing room to explore experiences, creation, and questions as they arise.
Rather than focusing on fixing or diagnosing, this work supports creativity, openness, regulation, and reconnection—meeting you where you are and honouring your versatility.
Values guiding this work:
Trauma-informed, consent-based care
Cultural awareness and humility
Mindfulness-based counselling approaches
Grounding practices that support sustainable wellbeing
Therapeutic care, emotional expression and stress reduction,
Trauma-informed wellness counselling
Individual counselling sessions are offered virtually, by phone, or in person. You choose the pace—whether that looks like ongoing support or a single session for focused reflection.
Sessions offer a steady, respectful space to explore what you’re carrying and what you may need next.
About Jay
Jay is a trauma-informed wellness practitioner and community-engaged facilitator with over a decade of experience in social work, offering culturally aligned counselling and wellness support rooted in care, creativity, and collective wellbeing.
A graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy program at Wilfrid Laurier University, Jay’s approach integrates relational counselling practices with creative and reflective approaches that support emotional grounding and self-expression.
Jay’s work centres BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and communities, with a commitment to accessibility, cultural humility, and consent-led care. Their practice is shaped by ongoing community learning, racial equity engagement, and a deep respect for meeting people where they are.