About
Adrienne

Adrienne understands the complexities of the daily experience of being a female in our society and how difficult it is for women to be both caring and assertive. Adrienne takes a women-centered approach to mental health and does not label behaviours and emotions as disordered, but seeks to understand these as responses in the context of a woman’s life. She encourages her clients to confront their discomfort as a crucial step toward releasing it, a process that requires significant courage and vulnerability.

Adrienne encourages women to approach themselves with compassion rather than self-criticism. She supports them in nurturing their own needs, honouring their voices, and using their wisdom to foster deep personal transformation. Believing in everyone’s inherent capacity for self-healing, Adrienne inspires her clients to move forward and create something beautiful for themselves and those they love.

Adrienne has dedicated her life to seeking meaning and wisdom, embracing the unknown and exploring life's mysteries. In recent years, she has trained in various sacred feminine, earth-based wisdom traditions. She draws profound inspiration from Marion Woodman, a trailblazer in feminine psychology and spirituality.

Thank you for your trust.
“Enjoy the spiral. If you miss something on the first round, don’t worry. You might pick it up on the second —or third —or ninth. It doesn’t matter. Relax. Timing is everything. If the bell does ring, it will resonate through all the rungs of your spiral. If it doesn’t ring, it is the wrong spiral— or the wrong time— or there is no bell.”
— Marion Woodman

The journey to self is not a straight line but a spiral, where each return brings us closer to our essence. 

A life that is genuinely lived continually burns away the veils of illusion, gradually uncovering the true essence of the person. 

In Her Words

  • "Simply put, I love Adrienne! As an older woman and a visual artist, I have found her to be a perfect fit for me"

    Her depth of understanding , skill, and wisdom about people are profound. With Adrienne I feel I am in a safe place with a very caring and kind being who very gently and skillfully encourages me to face the more difficult parts of my psyche. Under her guidance, I feel more comfortable in my skin, and better able to face life’s difficulties. I feel very blessed to have her in my life. 

    — September 1, 2024 

  • "Adrienne is an incredible relational psychotherapist"

    My husband wasn’t willing to come for couple’s therapy but she not only helped me out during my crisis; she allowed me through the therapeutic process to find my own voice, change my communication styles and I not only feel better but my relationship improved! My husband also is very different now. Adrienne helped my husband and I make a very difficult life decision that no therapist was able to help us with before. She did all this in the span of 3 sessions. She is a very kind and compassionate therapist. I am very grateful to Adrienne for all her help. She is a true professional. 

    — April 10, 2022 

  • "I finally offered myself the gift of therapy and am so grateful to have found Adrienne"

    In very little time she honed in on what is stopping from living my best life. She helped me understand what is causing some of the issues in my life - from food to anger to being too hard on myself and is giving me the tools to change things. I wish I had found Adrienne years ago! 

    — April 1, 2021

  • "Adrienne is one of the most empathetic, well-attuned and thoughtful therapists in the business"

    She truly cares about helping her clients and adapts her methodology to carefully navigate through complex issues and discover themselves - both at an individual as well as at a couple-level. I always feel she listens wholeheartedly and is able to pinpoint the “true essence of the feeling” precisely which helps ease communication, focus on oneself, and understanding life situations better. I recommend her very highly to everyone looking to improve relationships, heal from emotional trauma and seeking to better oneself. 

    — October 10, 2020 

  • "Adrienne is ray of sunshine. I love her so much! She has a personalized approach & she is adaptable"

    I never feel judged with her, as she is open and understanding. She has allowed me to shift my mind set and helped me take small steps towards my personal growth. I look forward to all my sessions with her and always leave with a new interesting observation to reflect on. I recommend her to anyone. She is a real life unicorn. Thank you Adrienne!

    — November 12, 2021 

  • "Seeking out help was something that I have done in the past and I got nothing out of it"

    I am so thankful that I found her with the help of reading her reviews. When I first contacted her I was not in a good space in my life and I couldn't quite grasp why that was. Adrienne very quickly gained my trust and I was able to open myself up, something that I've tried my whole adult life to not do. She guides me through my emotions and what is amazing about her is she helps me cope with what was buried inside. I am forever grateful for her. I hope this review can reach someone that is in need of some healing, you will not go wrong with Adrienne. 

    — October 5, 2019 

  • "I’ve lost track of how many times Adrienne Durst has come to my rescue. I owe her such an immense, incalculable debt of gratitude"

    She’s by far the best therapist I’ve ever gone to. Stumbling across her contact info all those years ago was such a lucky, pivotal moment on my path to healing and recovery. Like a steady clock, she’s always there for me, and for all of us Montrealers who need her. She’s kind, patient, funny, and extremely smart. She’s fiercely nonjudgmental, but thankfully she also isn’t afraid to disagree when the occasion calls for it. Her office is a totally safe space. I am so grateful for Adrienne, and if you contact her I know you will be, too. Tucked firmly in my back pocket, and with me wherever I go, is the knowledge that she’s always just a phone call away. 

    — July 16, 2019 

  • "From our very first session together Adrienne left a solid impression on me. She is very knowledgeable and takes a holistic approach"

    She is down to earth with a very warm personality that makes you feel at ease right away; she is also able to balance this out with a good sense of professionalism. Adrienne is attentive and makes you feel listened to in a way that leaves you feeling lighter. Therapy can be a lot of work and can stir things up internally but having someone guide you as well as Adrienne does, really makes the process much smoother. I really enjoy our sessions and the growth and improvement I notice in myself as a result. Highly recommended! 

    — April 25, 2019 

The ways to work with Adrienne

  • Individual Psychotherapy

    Adrienne’s approach recognizes the multifaceted nature of womanhood, acknowledging the ebb and flow of energy, and honouring the wisdom that arises from each stage of life. 

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  • Couple Counselling

    For couples, embracing their individual stories and extending love and compassion to themselves is the foundation of a healthier, more supportive partnership. This self-love fosters an environment where both partners can flourish and evolve together. 

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  • Ceremony and Groups

    Believing in the strength of community, Adrienne encourages women to support one another, share experiences, and tap into the collective wisdom that emerges from their shared journey. 

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