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The Psychives began with a connection of our own. Annette and Dayna, counselling psychologists, met while completing our master’s degrees. After studying and later working in a practice together, we decided to create a space of our own.

From the beginning, we wanted to build it with intention. That meant thinking carefully about the space we welcomed people into, the team we brought together, and the processes that support the care we offer. Each of these shapes what it feels like to come to therapy, and each deserved our attention.

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Our name brings together two ideas: a hive, a place of connection and community, and an archive, where stories are thoughtfully held. Together, they reflect what we hope The Psychives will be: a place where people can connect, where their experiences are met with care and curiosity, and where their stories have room to unfold.