Welcome to Bird’s Nest Listening Services

Professional Counselling and Active Listening

the best therapist in Stratford, Ontario*affiliated with RGA and The Space Within

Do you need to talk, or know someone who does?

Meet Your Counsellor

Some of the many issues addressed

at Bird’s Nest include:

  • Communication Challenges

  • Couple’s Conflicts

  • Family Dynamics (parent/child)

  • Grief/Loss

  • Setting Healthy Boundaries

  • Toxic Relationships

I am anti-racist and allied with the LGBTQIA+ community.

I believe white supremacy and queerphobia are destructive, systemic issues in our society.

I acknowledge that the land I live on was stolen from its Indigenous stewards more than 200 years ago, so that white people could enjoy comfort and privilege.

I’m active in re-educating myself about hidden biases surrounding race, gender, and oppression, and am dedicated to making Bird’s Nest an inclusive, and non-oppressive environment.

Client Testimonials

  • "I was referred to Bird’s Nest Listening Services through a friend who knew that I was struggling. The 3+ years that Carmen and I have worked together have been transformative. I continue to grow and strengthen my relationship with myself. I feel I am a better communicator, friend, citizen, and human. Kind, caring, understanding, and respectful are just some of the words I would use to describe every interaction I have experienced with Carmen! I have without hesitation recommended working with Bird’s Nest Listening Services and will continue to do so."

    James Levesque, Toronto, ON

  • “I approached Carmen/Bird's Nest because I desperately needed a virtual therapist during quarantine. As an artist, my industries were decimated due to COVID. Carmen provides affordable, virtual services with a deep understanding of the freelancer/artist lifestyle. Her attention to detail, calm and comforting demeanor and genuine desire to know her clients creates a welcoming, safe space in which to let messy emotions tumble out. I look forward to our sessions weekly and I'm so grateful that a horrible situation led me to Carmen.”

    - Samantha Cooper, New York City samanthafcooper.com

  • “I felt like I was emotionally drowning without a guide. I was trying to do the work to make a real change in my patterns, and knew I needed help if I was going to do it in any lasting or profound way. Carmen helps me by providing a path on which I can do the hardest, scariest work. With Carmen, there is safety without coddling, unconditional care, healing, deep listening, and honest (but kind) guidance toward the places that need attention.”

    -Shiloh Goodin, Hawaii, USA shilohgoodin.com

  • “In my first session with Carmen, she engaged me with warmth and compassion and helped me to dive into the essence of my challenge. Our talk gave me a chance to reflect on my goals, values, hopes, and dreams and the direction I want my life to take.”

    - Aimee Sturley, Owen Sound, ON pure-harmony.ca