Desiree Britton

Desiree Britton Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) | Founder, Avaiya Integrative Clinic | Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy & Relational Care

Desirée Britton is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and the founder of Avaiya Integrative Clinic; a space created for individuals and couples seeking compassionate, trauma-informed therapy that honours the complexity of the human experience. Her work is grounded in a deep respect for the ways our emotional lives, relationships, and nervous system patterns are influenced by the contexts we move through. Desirée’s path to psychotherapy was informed by both professional training and lived experience. Like many of the people she works with, she has known seasons of disconnection and challenge. These experiences continue to guide the way she shows up in the therapy room — with warmth, curiosity, compassion, and a steady belief in people’s capacity for meaningful change when they feel truly understood. If this work resonates with you — whether for yourself or someone you care about, or if you're interested in professional collaboration for community workshops, events or keynote speaking — you’re warmly invited to learn more, explore the practice, or begin with a complimentary 15-minute consultation by visiting:

www.avaiyaclinic.com

We’re pleased to share the opening of Avaiya Integrative Clinic — an integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapy practice...
27/02/2026

We’re pleased to share the opening of Avaiya Integrative Clinic — an integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapy practice for individuals and couples.

Avaiya was created as a space where therapy is grounded in psychological science and clinical integrity, while remaining deeply human. Our work recognises that emotional wellbeing is shaped not only by cognition, but by nervous system patterns, lived experiences, and the relational contexts we move through.

We support adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, burnout, trauma responses, and the quiet weight of carrying too much alone. Therapy is collaborative and paced, offering a steady space to slow down, feel understood, and move toward meaningful change in a way that feels sustainable.

Founded by Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Desirée Britton, Avaiya reflects over a decade of training and experience across psychotherapy, psychology, and integrative health including coaching, yoga, nutrition, and women's health. Shaped by a non-linear path and a long-held vision, the opening of Avaiya Clinic represents both a beginning, and a return.

✨ Services are offered virtually across:
• Canada (Ontario & British Columbia)
• Australia
• England

If you’re curious — for yourself, someone you care about, or for professional collaboration — you’re warmly invited to learn more or begin with a complimentary consultation at www.avaiyaclinic.com.

Recent posts that felt worthy of resharing to spice up your Friday. 🩷🌸🌷
08/08/2025

Recent posts that felt worthy of resharing to spice up your Friday. 🩷🌸🌷

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14/07/2025

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You are not cold. You are not broken.You learned to self-protect—now you can learn to connect.💬 Share if this feels fami...
14/07/2025

You are not cold. You are not broken.
You learned to self-protect—now you can learn to connect.

💬 Share if this feels familiar
🤍 Save this for the next time conflict makes you want to disappear
💌 DM if you’re exploring avoidant patterns and want support

Remember, there is strength in staying—with yourself, and with others, even when you want to run.

*Gentle Reminder: Social media is not a replacement for therapy and engaging in my content does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. Content includes general information about nuanced topics. Take what resonates and leave the rest.

If this hit close to home, you’re not alone.💬 Share in the comments if this resonates🔁 Save this for the next time confl...
12/07/2025

If this hit close to home, you’re not alone.
💬 Share in the comments if this resonates
🔁 Save this for the next time conflict feels overwhelming
💌 Explore my website to learn more about my approach to therapy

You are worthy of love—even when things feel messy.

*Gentle reminder social media is not therapy and engaging in my content does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. Content involves generalized information about nuanced topics - take what you need and leave the rest.*

Sometimes, your body feels things before your mind even knows what’s happening.That tightness in your chest, the flutter...
29/06/2025

Sometimes, your body feels things before your mind even knows what’s happening.

That tightness in your chest, the flutter in your stomach, or the dull ache in your shoulders — these aren’t just random sensations. They’re your body’s way of signaling stress, overwhelm, or emotional discomfort. Often, we rush to analyze, explain, or push these feelings aside. But when we pause to feel instead of figure out, we allow healing to begin.

Why does this matter?

Our nervous system registers stress through physical sensations first — before our conscious mind can label or understand the emotions involved. This is why somatic (body-based) practices can be so powerful in therapy and self-care. They help us become aware of these signals early, before they build up into overwhelm, anxiety, or burnout.

Here’s how you can start tuning in:

1. Anchor Your Check-Ins to Moments That Matter

Notice how your body feels in situations where you tend to feel vulnerable or stressed:

• Before sending a message that feels risky
• When procrastinating or avoiding something important
• After an argument or feeling emotionally distant
• When you feel pressure to “perform” or over-function

2. Practice a Simple Somatic Check-In

• Take a slow, deep breath
• Scan your body for sensations — tightness, heaviness, warmth, numbness
• Name what you feel internally, without judgment or trying to fix it
• Allow yourself to just be with the sensation for a moment

3. Notice Patterns Over Time

Repeated check-ins can help you identify patterns — like certain triggers that consistently create physical tension or discomfort. This awareness is the first step in making intentional changes to support your well-being.

Remember: Healing isn’t always about solving or fixing feelings immediately. It often begins with feeling them.

If you struggle to connect with your body or emotions, that’s okay too. It takes practice. Somatic awareness is a skill, and it’s important to practice self compassion along the way. 🤍

These are 15 lessons I’ve gathered over years as a Psychotherapist and Nutritionist. They’ve shaped not only the way I s...
23/06/2025

These are 15 lessons I’ve gathered over years as a Psychotherapist and Nutritionist. They’ve shaped not only the way I support others, but the way I live in my own body and relationships.

(See Part 1 for lessons 1–8.)

Now, in my 30s, I’m not just knowing these truths — I’m embodying them. Slowly, imperfectly, but whole-heartedly.

If you’re wanting to learn these lessons sooner than I did — and to have guidance along the way — you’re in the right place.

Save this for when you need a reminder that you’re not alone in your journey of becoming. 💌

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