BreakThrough Counselling

About Us

BreakThrough Counselling was created with a simple but powerful vision: to care for both the people seeking healing and the therapists offering it. We’re a trauma-informed practice built on connection, compassion, and collaboration,  a space where clients feel truly seen, and where therapists are supported to do the work they love without doing it alone.

Our Mission

BreakThrough Counselling was founded to meet two important needs I witnessed firsthand  both as a therapist and as someone deeply committed to the wellbeing of clients.

First, I saw how isolating and lonely this work can be. Therapists often carry heavy emotional loads with little opportunity for connection, support, or collaboration. I wanted to build a clinic where therapists don’t work in silos, a place where they can feel part of a team, share ideas, support each other through the hard days, and grow together. By fostering a strong, connected community of professionals, we help reduce burnout and raise the standard of care.

Second, I saw how difficult it was for clients to access meaningful, trauma-informed support. Waitlists were long, and somatic or nervous-system-based approaches were hard to find. Many of the most effective trauma-informed practices simply aren’t taught in school. I founded BreakThrough to change that, to bring together a team of skilled therapists who truly understand trauma, and to offer holistic care that meets people where they are. As we grow, we’re expanding our services to include group work, yoga, and nervous-system-focused healing — because we believe healing should be accessible, comprehensive, and rooted in compassion.

Audrey seating candidly in a chair by the window. She's wearing a white shirt and black pants.
Audrey Elkeslassy, MSW, RSW
Founder and Clinical Director​

At BreakThrough Counselling, our mission is simple: to support the people doing the healing, and to make exceptional trauma-informed care available to those who need it.

Visit us for an in-person counselling session in Montreal or online from Québec and Ontario.

Our Core Values

At BreakThrough Counselling, our values shape everything we do, from how we show up for our clients to how we collaborate as a team. They’re not just words on a page, but principles that guide our practice and the healing spaces we create.

 

They help us stay aligned with what matters most: offering care that is compassionate, trauma-informed, and rooted in real connection. These values ensure that every person who walks through our door feels seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.

We lead with empathy and care, meeting each person where they are. We recognize that healing takes time and that every story deserves to be heard with openness and respect.

We understand how trauma impacts the body, mind, and nervous system. Our approach prioritizes safety, consent, and choice, creating an environment where clients feel empowered in their healing.

We are committed to fostering a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for all. We welcome and celebrate diversity across race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, culture, and lived experience.

We value transparency, honesty, and ethical practice in all aspects of our work, from client care to business operations.

We believe in lifelong learning for our clients and ourselves. Our team actively engages in training, reflection, and supervision to continually grow our knowledge and refine our skills.

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. We work together to create meaningful, personalized, and sustainable change.

Our role is not to fix, but to support. We help clients reconnect with their inner strength, regain a sense of agency, and move forward with greater self-trust and confidence.

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How To Get Started

Get started with BreakThrough Counselling using the form below. We will schedule you in for a free consultation or answer any questions you have. Our services are available in Montreal with online sessions across Québec and Ontario.

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If you’re a new client, you can book a consultation directly online using the button below.
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(438) 834-1333

5845 Chem. de la Côte-des-Neiges, Montréal, QC H3S 1Z4, Suite 525