Aysegul Bagci

Welcome to a space where we will hold whatever burdens, anxieties, or transitions you are carrying, cultivating a sense of inner peace (sakinah) and uncovering the strength that has always been within you.

A session with me is a space for sharing laughter and tears, allowing for quiet, unrushed moments, and using reflective questioning to deepen our shared understanding. I hold a compassionate space where many incredible individuals’ stories have found a safe home, and I walk alongside you, enriched by these inspiring collective experiences.

As a Turkish Muslim and immigrant counsellor, I bring over five years of experience providing comprehensive support to individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges, as well as supporting their families. I hold Bachelor’s degrees in both Social Work and Sociology, and I am currently completing my Master of Social Work (MSW) specializing in Clinical Social Work at the University of Calgary. I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in good standing with the OCSWSSW.

Rumi says “This being human is a guest house”, and whatever you are feeling, experiencing, or carrying right now will find a warm, safe welcome in our sessions.

Topics I work with:

• Addiction & Substance Use
• Perfectionism
• Self Esteem
• Burnout
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief & Loss
• Life Transitions
• In-Law Issues
• Trauma, Abuse & PTSD

Relevant Professional Training: 

• Prenatal Mental Health Certification (Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings), 2026
• Cannabis and Mental Health (Laurier University), 2025
• CRAFT Training (We the Village), 2024
• Trauma and Addictions (Laurier University), 2023
• Polyvagal Theory (Laurier University), 2023
• Group Work: Grounded in Theory, Confident in Practice (Laurier University), 2023
• Level 1: Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Laurier University), 2022
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Laurier University), 2022
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Udemy), 2022
• Understanding Relapse Prevention (Laurier University), 2022