• Billey Albina, Master of Social Work Candidate

    Hi, I’m Billey (She/Her)!

    Relationships and intimacy can be some of the most rewarding parts of life—and also the most confusing and painful when things aren’t working. Maybe you and your partner feel more like roommates than lovers. Maybe desire feels mismatched, intimacy feels out of reach, or the same fights keep looping without resolution. Or maybe you’re navigating polyamory, exploring your identity, or struggling to feel comfortable in your own skin. Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to sort it out alone.

    I’m a queer, sex- and body-positive therapist who works with individuals and couples to create more satisfying, connected, and authentic relationships. I support all kinds of couples—including polyamorous, monogamous, queer, straight, and open relationships—creating a space where your unique dynamics and connections are welcomed and respected. I also work with folks embracing their gender identity, experimenting with drag, or discovering new ways of feeling more at home in themselves. Together, we’ll look at what’s getting in the way of closeness—whether that’s anxiety, shame, performance pressure, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve you. In our work, you’ll learn practical tools for communication, boundary-setting, and staying grounded in your body, while also exploring the deeper emotional layers that shape desire, trust, and intimacy.

    With training in relational psychotherapy, mindfulness, and somatic practices, I bring warmth, curiosity, and openness to every session. My role isn’t to judge or prescribe, but to walk alongside you as you reconnect with yourself and your partner(s), build healthier dynamics, and move toward relationships that feel not just workable, but deeply fulfilling.

    If you’re ready to begin that process, I would be honoured to walk alongside you.

    Billey sees clients virtually and in-person at our downtown office space.

    Professional Background

    My path to psychotherapy began with over a decade of supporting people as a librarian—helping individuals through challenges, questions, and moments of personal growth. This work inspired me to pursue social work, where I’ve supported clients navigating dementia care, mental health concerns, and recovery from family patterns shaped by addiction.

    I’m currently completing my Master’s in Social Work at the University of Toronto and training in person-centred psychotherapy rooted in mindfulness, somatic awareness, and compassion. I also hold a Master’s in Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute and a Bachelor’s in Fine Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

    I work with individuals, couples, and families on challenges including relationship dynamics, anxiety, sexual concerns, performance anxiety, life transitions, and identity exploration. My goal is always to meet you with warmth, openness, and deep respect for your unique story.

    Billey practices under the direct clinical supervision of Camila Espana and offers a limited number of reduced-rate spots through New Moon Psychotherapy’s Affordable Therapy Program.

    Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.

     

    – Pema Chödrön

    My Practice at a Glance

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    This is a chance for us to meet, for you to ask me any questions, and for you to tell you a bit about my approach so that you can determine if I’m the right fit for you.

    Schedule your first therapy appointment and begin your healing journey!

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    Trauma, Sex, and Couples Therapy in Toronto
    Offered Virtually or In-Person at Spadina and Queen