Your Inclusive Therapist
about Darci
Darci Layke is a passionate and dedicated inclusive therapist with a profound commitment to supporting individuals from all walks of life. As an autistic and transgender therapist online, Darci brings a unique perspective and a wealth of lived experiences that enhance her ability to connect with and support her clients effectively.
Background and Qualifications:
- Clinical Counselling Intern: Darci is currently completing her clinical training under the supervision of Leia Shay, ensuring that she provides evidence-based and ethically sound counselling services.
- Lived Experience: As an autistic, queer, non-monogamous, and transgender woman, Darci understands firsthand the challenges and triumphs that come with embracing one’s true self. Her personal experiences fuel her empathetic approach to therapy.
- Specializations: Darci specializes in working with neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQ+ communities, and those involved in diverse relationship structures. Her expertise allows her to address a wide range of emotional and relational issues with sensitivity and insight.
Our Core Services
Explore the range of services we offer to meet your unique needs
Individual Counselling
Personalized one-on-one sessions focused on your emotional well-being and personal development.
Benefits: Gain insights, develop coping strategies, and enhance self-awareness in a safe and supportive environment.
Couples Counselling
Collaborative therapy aimed at strengthening relationships and improving communication between partners.
Benefits: Resolve conflicts, build trust, and foster a deeper connection with your partner.
LGBTQ+ & Specialized Support
Affirming counselling services tailored for queer, transgender, and non-monogamous individuals and couples.
Benefits: Address unique challenges, embrace your identity, and find support within a welcoming and inclusive space.
Neurodivergent Focused Counselling
We specialize in Neurodivergent counselling, offering tailored strategies to help clients navigate the challenges of ADHD/Autism within their lives.
Benefits: Tailored support that honours unique perspectives, fosters self-acceptance, and helps build strategies to thrive in daily life.
Identity & Self-Discovery
Support for exploring and embracing your true self in a non-judgmental setting.
Benefits: Enhance self-understanding, build confidence, and navigate personal and social challenges related to identity.
Affordable Therapy Options
Low-cost counselling services and sliding scale fees to make mental health support accessible to everyone.
Benefits: Receive quality therapy without financial barriers, ensuring that everyone can prioritize their mental well-being.
Our Philosophy: Inclusivity at the Core
At the heart of Darci Layke Counselling is a steadfast commitment to inclusivity. We believe that everyone deserves access to mental health support that respects and honors their unique identities and experiences. As an inclusive therapist, Darci ensures that her practice is welcoming to individuals of all genders, sexualities, neurodiversity,and relationship orientations.
Our Core Values:
- Affirmation: We validate and support your identity and experiences without judgment.
- Collaboration: Therapy is a partnership where your voice is central to the process.
- Compassion: We approach each session with empathy and understanding.
- Accessibility: Offering affordable therapy options to make mental health support reachable for all.
