Bernadette Street
Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Not Currently Accepting New Clients
In person and Virtual Sessions
Daytime, Afternoons, Evenings, Weekends
Bernadette sees clients of any age and couples
[email protected], 519-804-6545 x1
Born and raised in the Philippines, Bernadette's journey into psychotherapy has been shaped by her experiences across cultures, communities, and healthcare settings. After completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology, she moved to Canada, where she pursued a post-graduate certificate in Autism and Behavioural Sciences, followed by a Master of Psychology in Counselling and Clinical Psychology. In December 2025, she completed her Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting her ongoing commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence.
With over 15 years of experience, Bernadette has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across schools, hospitals, community agencies, and private practice. Throughout her career, she has served as a school guidance counsellor, behaviour therapist, play and social skills therapist, clinical supervisor, researcher, educator, and psychotherapist. Her work has included collaborations with organizations such as the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), SickKids, schools, post-secondary institutions, and community agencies, where she has supported individuals through a wide range of emotional, behavioural, developmental, and relational challenges.
Today, as the Founder and Clinical Director of Street Therapy, Bernadette provides psychotherapy, clinical supervision, consultation, professional training, and organizational education. She has a particular interest in neurodiversity-affirming care, trauma, decolonizing approaches, attachment, identity and personality development, interpersonal and relational dynamics, mood disorders, and working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, autism, and learning differences. Her work integrates evidence-informed, relational, and systemic approaches, recognizing that healing occurs within the context of our relationships, communities, culture, and lived experiences. She also appreciates how language, relationships, and broader social contexts shape meaning, identity, resilience, and psychological well-being.
Bernadette believes that therapy is most effective when clients feel genuinely understood, respected, and accepted. She strives to create a collaborative and compassionate space where people can better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, develop practical tools for everyday life, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
Beyond her clinical practice, Bernadette is committed to advancing the psychotherapy profession through clinical supervision, guest lecturing, professional education, public speaking, workshops, and community engagement. She enjoys collaborating with educational institutions, healthcare providers, and community organizations to increase access to evidence-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally responsive mental health care while supporting the ongoing development of clinicians. She values fostering reflective, ethical, and culturally responsive practice, helping clinicians grow with confidence while remaining grounded in curiosity, humility, and compassion.