Healing in Colour

What the Service Is

Healing in Colour is a membership-based directory designed to connect BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) individuals with BIPOC therapists, registered counsellors, and psychologists who have agreed to a shared Statement of Values. The site's vision is to create a world where BIPOC, in all their intersections, have access to therapy that supports healing and liberation. Rather than a general therapist directory, this is a network where every listed provider has committed to practicing anti-oppressive values and to understanding the intersection of racial trauma, identity, and healing.

For BIPOC individuals, finding a therapist who understands lived experiences and shares anti-oppressive values can feel next to impossible. Healing in Colour aims to make that search easier by offering a directory of therapists who have explicitly committed to specific practice values. The site operates on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Watuth), and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nations.

The Statement of Values

Every therapist in the Healing in Colour directory has agreed to the following statement: "I am Black/Indigenous/a person of colour, and I am committed to anti-oppressive values in my practice. My values are pro-queer, pro-trans, pro-sex worker, pro-Black, pro-Indigenous, and anti-colonial. I actively work to disrupt power in the therapy room, and to be responsible and accountable to the communities I serve. My approach is non-pathologizing, and respects the dignity and agency of BIPOC in all our intersections."

This statement defines the core commitment shared by all practitioners. The values are explicit, not implied or suggested. A therapist in this directory has publicly committed to being pro-queer, pro-trans, pro-sex worker, pro-Black, pro-Indigenous, and anti-colonial. They have committed to actively disrupting power dynamics in the therapy room and to being accountable to the communities they serve. They practice a non-pathologizing approach that respects the dignity and agency of their clients in all intersections of identity.

Finding a Therapist

The site's Therapist Directory lists BIPOC practitioners who have agreed to the Statement of Values. When you browse the directory, you can see individual therapist profiles with their names, their practice approach, the session formats they offer (in-person, online, telephone), and the provinces they serve. The site also features profiles of newer members to highlight recently joined therapists.

Featured therapists shown on the homepage illustrate the diversity of the network. Profiles display the practitioner's location and whether they offer sessions online, in-person, or by telephone. Some therapists serve single provinces while others work across multiple provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. By browsing the directory you can identify practitioners who match your location and session-format preferences, then contact them directly to discuss whether they are a good fit for your needs.

The Professionals Directory and Resources

In addition to the Therapist Directory, Healing in Colour maintains a Professionals Directory listing BIPOC practitioners with anti-oppressive values working in fields outside of psychotherapy. This might include coaches, counsellors, healers, and other professionals who serve BIPOC communities with aligned values.

The Resources section complements both directories and provides a list of community organizations, articles and podcasts, and other resources for healing and liberation. The site also publishes original content, including articles on topics relevant to BIPOC mental health and healing. Recent articles have covered subjects such as grief and diaspora, the difference between a therapist and a life coach, and economic anxiety and food security for BIPOC communities.

Membership Plans and Practitioner Benefits

Healing in Colour operates on a membership model. For therapists, membership plans provide several benefits. Members get a listing in the Healing in Colour directory, allowing them to be discovered by BIPOC clients seeking a therapist with anti-oppressive values. The site also facilitates Peer Consultation Groups, dedicated cohorts supporting listed practitioners in their practice. These peer groups allow therapists to consult with one another, share experiences, and develop professionally within a BIPOC-centered space.

Monthly Community Connects are events open to all paid members, facilitated by the Healing in Colour team. These offer opportunities for connection and ongoing learning. Members also gain access to a private Facebook group exclusively for paid members, providing a space for knowledge-sharing, referrals, resources, and connection among practitioners. The organization acknowledges that finding and maintaining a private practice as a BIPOC therapist involves unique challenges, and these member benefits aim to provide both business-building and professional-support structures.

Community and Growth

Therapist testimonials on the site reflect how the directory functions for practitioners. One therapist noted being part of Healing in Colour as deeply meaningful because it connected her with clients from racialized communities seeking therapists who understand the intersection of racial trauma, identity, and healing. Another therapist stated that Healing in Colour had been "the catalyst" to their practice growing significantly over two years, serving as their primary source of advertising and the only therapist directory they were connected to. A third practitioner called the platform "a well-needed QTBIPOC resource" that made referrals easier from a community perspective.

These testimonials highlight both personal and professional value: the emotional satisfaction of connecting with clients who seek exactly what a therapist has to offer, and the business reality that being listed in a specialized, values-aligned directory can drive practice growth.

What You Do Not Get

The site does not publish detailed information about individual therapists' fees, insurance acceptance, or specific clinical specializations on the directory itself. You will need to contact therapists individually to learn about their rates, whether they accept insurance, and what areas they specialize in. The site does not provide reviews, ratings, or client testimonials for individual practitioners.

The site does not function as a matching service or intake system. There is no quiz, questionnaire, or algorithmic matching to place you with a therapist. You browse the directory, read profiles, and choose whether to contact a practitioner. The site does not make appointments or manage referrals; you contact therapists directly through the information on their profiles.

Who It Fits

This service is designed for BIPOC individuals seeking a therapist or counsellor who shares and practices anti-oppressive values. It works best if you value the Statement of Values as a marker of a therapist's commitment to understanding racial trauma and intersectional identity. It is useful if you prefer to choose a therapist yourself from a directory of values-aligned practitioners rather than be matched by an algorithm.

This service fits someone who is willing to reach out to multiple therapists to find the right match, and who may be seeking someone who shares their lived experience as a BIPOC person. It works for people in provinces where the directory has practitioners, and who can work with a therapist via the session formats available (in-person, online, or telephone).

For BIPOC therapists, Healing in Colour offers a professional community and a channel to reach BIPOC clients seeking values-aligned care. It functions as both a practice-building tool and a source of peer support and professional connection.

This service is not appropriate for someone needing emergency mental health support. The directory is for searching practitioners and learning about the community; it is not a crisis line or urgent care channel.