Soulful Serenity Counselling

Meet Maryfrances

Owner of Soulful Serenity Counselling

ABOUT ME

Hello, I’m Maryfrances, a registered social worker with over 13 years of experience offering virtual counselling to women who have experienced trauma and abuse. I understand firsthand how life can feel like a roller coaster of emotions, with many unexpected ups and downs. Having overcome trauma myself, I get it can leave you feeling lost and broken. But it’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling; just remember, emotions don’t last forever. I still remind myself of this sometimes.

Despite years of talk therapy, I once felt stuck and only halfway healed. I focused on external things like my career and relationships, instead of working on my inner world. It wasn’t until I accepted healing involves the mind, body, and soul that things began to change. Today, I recognize healing takes time, and everyone’s experience is unique.

Now, I’m here to offer holistic support and practical tools to women who have experienced trauma in a friendly and approachable space. Our focus is entirely on you, without that traditional therapy feeling. Whether you need to scream, cry, curse, or laugh, know that with me, you’re free to express yourself as you are and as much as you feel comfortable. Together, we’ll create a plan to handle life’s challenges in a way that works best for you and feels like you’re finally moving forward.

ABOUT ME

Hey, I’m Maryfrances—a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist in Ontario with over 15 years of experience supporting adults, youth, and children. These days, I primarily work with women and youth (16+).

Over the years, I’ve supported people through trauma, anxiety, burnout, difficult relationships, and some of life’s hardest seasons. Again and again, I’ve witnessed both the pain people carry and the incredible resilience it takes to keep moving forward.

I also know from my own experiences with trauma how painful it can be to feel stuck. To shrink yourself. To disconnect from who you are. To keep the peace and put everyone else’s needs ahead of your own—while quietly wondering what happened to you along the way.

But I also know that healing is possible, and that having the right support during those moments can make all the difference.

Which is part of why this work feels so deeply meaningful to me.

I genuinely love what I do. There’s something special about sitting with another human being as they begin connecting the dots, trusting themselves again, prioritizing their needs, and creating meaningful change in their lives.

Clients often tell me they appreciate how honest, relatable, and easy it is to talk to me. Here, you can ugly cry, swear, laugh, sit in silence, or go in circles 1,000 times while we figure things out together.

If you’re looking for a therapist without the clinical therapy vibes, pressure, or fake positivity, you’re in the right place.

Maryfrances

CORE VALUES

Authentic Support

Therapy should feel like a real conversation with someone who genuinely cares — not cold, clinical, or full of jargon.

Holistic & Balanced Approach

Your experiences affect your mind, body, and nervous system. Our work may include practical tools that support all aspects of your wellbeing, including what’s happening in your environment.

Connection

Healing often begins when we feel truly seen and understood — both by others and by ourselves

Personalized Sessions

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Your healing process should reflect your story, needs, and pace.

Self-Compassion

Learning to treat yourself with kindness and understanding is one of the most powerful parts of healing.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

Things I Love

  • Getting lost in books, especially romance, thrillers, and self-help guides.
  • Writing as an escape. (I’m an anonymous published author, currently working on book #2)
  • Daily non-negotiable catnaps and bananas with peanut butter. 
Things I Don’t Love
 
  • Inauthenticity. I value real conversations and genuine connections.
  • Small talk. Give me the deep, messy, meaningful stuff.
  • Meanness of any kind. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.

Thanks for taking the time to get to know me. If you think we might be a good fit, I'd love to hear from you.