Something has been weighing on you. Maybe for a while now.
You've been managing it, pushing through — but there are days when
it feels like too much to carry quietly.
Therapy is not a sign of weakness. It is one of the most
honest things a person can do for themselves — and for the
people they love.
"The work we do here is not about fixing you. There is nothing to fix. It is about finding your way back to yourself."
— Dr. Renée Antoine
DClinPsy — Clinical Psychology
Licensed — Saint Lucia
Fully Confidential Sessions
12+ Years in Practice
Online Sessions Available
You Are Not Alone In This
You might be feeling like something isn't quite right.
Many people arrive at therapy not with a dramatic crisis, but with a quiet, persistent
heaviness they can't quite explain. A feeling that life should feel different than this.
If any of the following feel familiar — this is a safe place to begin.
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Carrying it quietly
You look fine to everyone around you. But inside, something is heavier than it should be — and you're exhausted from pretending otherwise.
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Anxiety that won't settle
Your mind races. You overthink, over-prepare, worry about things you can't control. Sleep doesn't come easily. Rest doesn't feel restful.
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A sadness you can't name
Not every depression announces itself with drama. Sometimes it's a flatness, a withdrawal, a loss of interest in things that used to matter to you.
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Grief that doesn't move
Loss takes many shapes — a person, a relationship, a version of yourself, a life you imagined. Grief is not a problem to be solved. But it doesn't have to be endured alone.
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Running on empty
You've been giving everything to everyone. Work, family, responsibilities — and somewhere along the way, you stopped having anything left for yourself.
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Wanting something different
You don't have to be in crisis to come to therapy. Sometimes it's simply a knowing — that you are capable of more peace, more clarity, more ease — and you want support getting there.
A Gentle Starting Point
Not sure where to begin? Start here.
Reaching out can feel like the hardest part.
This short reflection helps you understand what kind of
support might suit you best — and connects you to Dr. Antoine
with a personalised WhatsApp message, so you never have to
start from scratch.
There are no right or wrong answers. There is no assessment or scoring.
This is simply a gentle first step.
Your privacy matters here. Nothing you select is stored, recorded, or shared. This tool exists only to help you take the first step.
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Is This Right for Me?
A gentle 3-question reflection — no clinical assessment
Confidential
How long have you been feeling this way?
There is no wrong answer. Take your time.
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Just recently — something has shifted
A few weeks or a specific event
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For a few months now
It comes and goes, but it stays
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A long time — longer than I can clearly remember
This has been part of life for a while
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I'm not entirely sure — I just know something feels off
That is a completely valid place to start
What is affecting you most right now?
Choose the one that feels closest, even if it's not exact.
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Anxiety, worry, or a constant sense of dread
Mind racing, difficulty relaxing, fear of what's ahead
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Low mood, sadness, or feeling disconnected
Flatness, loss of motivation, withdrawing from people
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Something from the past that still has a hold on me
Trauma, grief, an experience I haven't fully processed
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Exhaustion, burnout, or feeling completely depleted
Giving everything and having nothing left for myself
What would feel most comfortable for you?
Your comfort matters. This helps Dr. Antoine prepare for you.
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Meeting in person feels right for me
Private practice sessions in Castries, Saint Lucia
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Online sessions would work better for me
Video sessions — available from anywhere in the world
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I'm flexible — I'd like to discuss what works
Happy to chat about what would feel most comfortable
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You've already done something brave.
Reaching out is the hardest step. Dr. Antoine will read your message,
understand where you are, and respond with care — not a form letter.
Your first message does not commit you to anything.
Dr. Antoine will respond personally, warmly, and without pressure.
What We Work On Together
Areas of Specialisation
Every person who comes to therapy arrives with something unique.
What follows is a guide — not a definitive list.
If you don't see your experience here, reach out anyway.
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Anxiety & Stress
Persistent worry, panic, social anxiety, health anxiety, and the kind of low-level stress that never quite goes away. Therapy helps you understand the patterns driving your anxiety and build real tools for calm.
Approaches used
CBTMindfulness-basedACT
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Depression & Low Mood
Depression is not laziness, weakness, or ingratitude. It is a real experience that affects how you think, feel, and move through the world. Therapy provides a space to understand it — and to find your way through.
Approaches used
CBTBehavioural ActivationSchema Therapy
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Trauma & PTSD
Trauma does not have to be a single dramatic event. It can be the accumulated weight of years of difficult experiences. Trauma-focused therapy provides a safe, paced process for healing — without you ever having to go back further than you feel ready for.
Approaches used
Trauma-Focused CBTEMDRSomatic approaches
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Grief & Bereavement
Grief is not a problem with a solution. It is love with nowhere to go. Whether you've lost a person, a relationship, a role, or a version of your future — there is space here to grieve without a timeline or a rulebook.
Approaches used
Grief-focused therapyNarrative therapy
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Burnout & Exhaustion
When you've given so much for so long that you can't remember what it felt like not to be tired. Burnout is not a character flaw — it's what happens when people who care deeply are not given enough care themselves.
Approaches used
Values-based workACTBoundary-setting
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Life Transitions & Identity
Adulthood brings changes nobody quite prepares you for — relationships, parenthood, career, loss of purpose, moving countries, ageing. Therapy helps you move through change without losing yourself in the process.
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PsychodynamicNarrative therapyPerson-centred
"Therapy is not for white people. It is not for the weak. It is for anyone who is tired of carrying what they were never supposed to carry alone."
Dr. Antoine works with cultural context at the centre of every therapeutic relationship. She understands the particular pressures of Caribbean family dynamics, community expectations, and the silence that so many people are expected to maintain. You will not have to explain or justify where you're coming from.
Sessions & Investment
Transparent. Without Surprises.
Therapy should not feel like a financial mystery. All fees are shared clearly
before any session begins — and your first enquiry costs nothing.
Individual
Individual Therapy
One-to-one sessions focused on your specific experience, at your pace. The most common starting point — and often the most transformative.
A 30-minute introductory session to meet, discuss what's brought you to therapy, ask questions, and decide together whether this is the right fit — before committing to ongoing sessions.
EC$100
30-minute consultation
Via video call (online)
No obligation to continue
Bring your questions
Credited toward first full session if you continue
For Caribbean clients living abroad — in the UK, US, Canada, or elsewhere. Dr. Antoine understands the particular experience of navigating a second culture while carrying the weight of where you come from.
If cost is a barrier to accessing support, please reach out. A limited number of reduced-fee places are available for clients experiencing financial hardship. Dr. Antoine believes that the cost of therapy should never be the reason someone doesn't get help.
What Happens Next
From first message to feeling like yourself again.
The process is simple and unhurried. You set the pace.
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You reach out
Send a WhatsApp message — as brief or as detailed as feels right. There are no requirements. Just say you'd like to talk.
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A personal reply
Dr. Antoine responds to every enquiry personally. She will ask a few gentle questions and suggest the most suitable way to begin.
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Your first session
Your first session is about you talking and Dr. Antoine listening. There is no agenda, no pressure, no expectation. Just space.
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Ongoing, at your pace
Sessions continue at a frequency that suits you. The work deepens when you're ready. You are always in control of the pace.
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12
Years in Practice
About Dr. Antoine
A Practitioner Who Understands This Place.
Dr. Renée Antoine was born and raised in Saint Lucia. She studied Psychology at the
University of the West Indies before completing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
in the United Kingdom. Returning to the Caribbean in 2013, she has spent over a decade
working with individuals across the Eastern Caribbean — in private practice, within
community health settings, and in schools.
She brings to every session not only clinical training, but a genuine understanding
of what it means to grow up, love, grieve, and struggle in this particular corner of the world.
She knows the cultural conversations that therapy in the Caribbean requires —
including the ones that often go unspoken.
Her approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. She will challenge you when it helps
and hold space when that is what's needed. Above all, she meets every client exactly
where they are — without judgement, without agenda.
BSc Psychology (First Class) — University of the West Indies, Cave Hill
MSc Clinical Psychology — King's College London
DClinPsy (Doctorate) — University of Leeds
Chartered Psychologist — British Psychological Society (BPS)
Registered Psychologist — Saint Lucia Allied Health Council
Certified in Trauma-Focused CBT and EMDR
Sessions available in English and French Creole
Client Reflections
Shared with Permission & Gratitude
All reflections are shared anonymously and with full client consent. Names and identifying details have been changed.
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I had never spoken to anyone about how I was feeling — not really. The first session I was terrified. By the third, I couldn't believe I had waited so long. Dr. Antoine doesn't make you feel like a problem to solve. She makes you feel like a person worth understanding.
T.B.
Individual therapy · Saint Lucia
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I was raised to believe that prayer was the answer to everything, and that therapy was for people who had lost their faith. Renée helped me see that healing and faith are not opposites. That changed something fundamental for me.
A.F.
Online therapy · Diaspora client
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I came in thinking I needed someone to fix me. I left understanding that I was never broken — just carrying things I needed help setting down. That distinction still matters to me.
N.C.
Trauma-focused therapy · Saint Lucia
Caribbean Professional · $250–$450
Client Reflections
For a therapist, anonymised client reflections are the most powerful trust signal a profile can carry. They are included in the Caribbean Professional Profile build — displayed with full ethical care and client consent protocols.
Dr. Antoine's practice is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency,
please contact the Saint Lucia Crisis Hotline: 485-6967, attend your nearest emergency department,
or call a trusted person right now.
If you are unsure where to turn, message Dr. Antoine on WhatsApp
and she will help direct you to the right support.
Common Questions
The Things People Often Wonder About
No question is too small. If yours isn't here — ask on WhatsApp.
Is everything I say really kept confidential?
Yes. Everything shared in therapy is strictly confidential. The only exceptions are specific legal requirements — for example, if there is an immediate risk to your life or someone else's. Dr. Antoine will explain these limits clearly in your first session, so there are never any surprises. Your name, your attendance, and the content of your sessions will not be shared with anyone without your explicit consent.
I've never done therapy before. What actually happens in a session?
Therapy sessions are conversations — not evaluations, tests, or diagnoses. You talk about what's on your mind and Dr. Antoine listens, reflects, and asks questions. The first session is mostly about her understanding where you are and what you're looking for. There is no pressure to share more than you want to. Most people are surprised by how natural it feels once they're there.
What if I don't know what I want to say?
That is one of the most common feelings people arrive with. You don't need to have it figured out. "I don't know where to start" is a perfectly complete way to begin. Dr. Antoine will help you find the words — that's part of what she's there for.
How many sessions will I need?
Therapy is not a fixed-length treatment. Some people find meaningful change in 8–12 sessions. Others work in therapy for years. The right length depends on what you're bringing, how you process, and what you want to achieve. Dr. Antoine will never recommend more sessions than she genuinely believes are helpful — and you are always free to stop when you feel ready.
People will think less of me if they find out I'm in therapy.
This fear is real, and Dr. Antoine understands it — especially in communities where mental health is still carried with stigma. No one will know you are in therapy unless you choose to tell them. Sessions are fully private. And for what it is worth: the people who know and love you would almost certainly not think less of you for seeking support. They would likely respect you more for it.
My problems aren't serious enough for therapy.
This is one of the most common reasons people delay getting support — and one of the least accurate. You do not have to be in crisis to deserve care. If something is affecting your life, your relationships, or your sense of self — that is enough. Therapy is not only for emergencies. It is for anyone who wants to live with more clarity, more ease, or more peace.
When You're Ready
There is a version of you that doesn't carry this alone.
You don't have to arrive with everything figured out.
You just have to arrive.
Dr. Antoine will meet you there.
