About
About Emile Yav Kayembe
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), registration no. 21894 with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I practise under clinical supervision and work collaboratively with clients toward greater understanding, healing, resilience, stronger relationships, and meaningful change.
My path to this work
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, with a Master of Arts in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality, specializing in Couples and Family Therapy, from Saint Paul University in Ottawa.
My passion for psychotherapy grew from many years of supporting individuals, couples, and families through pastoral ministry and spiritual care in South Africa and Canada, accompanying people through emotional struggles, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
I bring compassion, professional training, and a culturally responsive approach to creating a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported in their journey toward healing and personal growth.
I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling, Psychotherapy and Spirituality, with a concentration in Couples and Family Therapy, and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations and Spirituality, both from Saint Paul University in Ottawa. My academic background also includes studies in philosophy and theology.
What you can expect from me
Warmth and compassion
A safe, welcoming and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected and supported as you explore life's challenges.
Collaboration and empowerment
Therapy is a shared journey. We work together to understand your concerns, identify your strengths and develop meaningful goals that support your well-being.
Respect for culture and personal values
We honour your unique identity, cultural background, beliefs and life experiences, so that therapy respects what matters most to you.
Transparency and trust
Trust is built through honesty, clear communication and respect for confidentiality. From the beginning, you are informed about the therapeutic process, fees and professional boundaries.
What Ditekemena means
Ditekemena means "hope" in Tshiluba, a language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In psychotherapy, hope represents the possibility of growing through life's challenges, finding meaning in difficult experiences, discovering inner strengths, and moving toward healing, resilience, and personal growth.
Registration and supervision
Psychotherapy is a regulated profession in Ontario. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and bound by its standards of practice and code of ethics. You can verify my registration in the CRPO public register.
"Qualifying" means that I am completing the supervised clinical hours required for full registration. I practise under the clinical supervision of an experienced registered clinician, which means that aspects of our work may be discussed with my supervisor, who is bound by the same duty of confidentiality. This is explained in detail during our first session.
Verify registration on the CRPO public register
Languages
Sessions are offered in English and in French.
Ready to begin?
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Sometimes the first step is simply having a conversation.
Free 15-minute consultation · In person in Orléans (Ottawa) or virtual across Ontario · English & French