Kiara Allcock
Therapist Intern (Supervised Practice) / RP (Qualifying)she/her/hersKiara brings a thoughtful, relational, and reflective presence to her work as an Intern at Bliss Counselling. She is passionate about creating spaces where people feel genuinely met in their experiences, especially in moments that feel uncertain, overwhelming, or difficult to put into words. Kiara approaches therapy with curiosity and care, trusting that each person holds their own knowledge and capacity for change.
Kiara works under the supervision of Kelly McDonnell, MA, MBA, RSW, RP, a senior therapist, clinical supervisor, and founder of Bliss Counselling. With Kelly’s guidance, Kiara provides thoughtful, supervised care while continuing to develop her own clinical voice. Clients benefit from both Kiara’s relational approach and Kelly’s extensive clinical expertise.
Her work is grounded in the belief that healing and growth happen through conversation, connection, and the stories we tell about ourselves. Kiara is especially interested in how people make meaning of their experiences, how identity is shaped over time, and how dominant narratives can sometimes limit the ways we see ourselves. She works collaboratively with clients to gently explore these stories and make space for new possibilities to emerge.
- Individual Therapy
- Relationship Therapy
- Sex Therapy
- Virtual Therapy
- You are wanting to better understand patterns in your relationships and explore new ways of connecting.
- You are questioning or reworking old beliefs and seeking perspectives that feel more aligned with who you are.
- You are making sense of experiences shaped by systemic or social contexts and want that complexity to be acknowledged.
- You are exploring your identity or sense of self and value a collaborative, affirming space.
- You appreciate authenticity, reflection, and a therapist who listens with care and curiosity.
Session Types: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy, Virtual Therapy, Sex Therapy
Languages: English
Clinic Specialties: Identity exploration and self-understanding | Life transitions and uncertainty | Relational patterns and communication | Anxiety, stress, and burnout | Depression, grief, and sadness | Divorce and uncoupling | Relationship to self | Sexual desire discrepancy | Trauma | Meaning-making and personal narratives
Approaches: Narrative Therapy,
Collaborative-Dialogic Practice,
Solution-Focused Therapy,
Relational and Strengths-Based Approaches,
Culturally Attuned and Identity-Affirming Care
Kiara is completing her Masters of Psychotherapy degree at University of Guelph. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational and Industrial Psychology from Carleton University and a Master’s degree in Health Psychology.
Her approach is shaped by both her academic background and her clinical experience, as well as a deep commitment to ongoing learning and self-reflection. She is particularly interested in creating therapeutic spaces that feel collaborative rather than directive, where clients can explore their experiences without feeling reduced to a diagnosis or label.
When not in session: Outside of her clinical work, Kiara is an avid reader and is often immersed in a range of genres, from romance and fantasy to thrillers. She values stories in all their forms and brings this appreciation for narrative, curiosity, and imagination into her work with clients.