Eskay Ilori

Eskay Ilori

Get to know me

I work with high-performing individuals across sport, business, and creative fields who ask questions that don't have easy answers. My clients often struggle with the weight of their own ambition and the fear of losing what defines them.

I know what it means to be defined by performance. I grew up in Nigeria, where soccer was a language, not just a game. Through rugby, I learned the cost of pushing through when both body and mind are screaming to stop, leading to a herniated disc in my back. Unable to perform the way I used to, I had to grieve the loss of a version of myself I had always relied on. That grief taught me something no textbook ever could.

Who am I when I am not performing? What is left when the thing that defined me is gone?

These are the questions I bring to my work as lived experience. Yes, high drive individuals need someone who can push them but they also need someone who understands the challenges of an identity based on performance. I love supporting athletes, artists, professionals, and anyone who has ever asked themselves what they become when the performance ends. 

I also support clients navigating Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) because I understand how criticism can land like a physical blow, how the fear of disappointing others can override your own instincts, and how hard it can be to trust your own judgment when the noise of self-doubt is loud.

My approach is direct, relational, and deeply human. I will not waste your time. I do not believe in performative therapy. I show up as myself and I invite you to do the same.

Session fees

Individual session

$

235

Team session

$

Behavioural consultation

$

235

Animal-assisted individual session

$

235

Animal-assisted team session

$

375

Animal-assisted wellness community visit

$

150

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pricing

Rates and insurance

individual session (50 minutes)

$
235
Direct billing
Client-reimbursed coverage

Client-reimbursed coverage is available through almost all major insurance companies. Please check with your provider before booking to verify coverage of credentials.

Animal-assisted therapy

Eva, a certified therapy dog through Companion Paws Canada, can join your sessions for added comfort and support. She completed over a year of temperament and obedience training and renews her certification annually. Her up-to-date vet records are always on hand.

Please note that Master of Counselling students are not covered by health spending accounts or insurance companies.

Specializing in athletic performance, our Mental Performance Consultants focus exclusively on helping athletes enhance their mental game and reach their full potential in sport. While they don’t address clinical or psychological concerns, their expertise in performance strategies is perfect for athletes looking to sharpen their focus, build confidence, and perform under pressure.

Direct billing for Unlicensed Mental Health Therapists is unavailable at this time.

Unlicensed Mental Health Therapists may be covered by a health spending account or by certain insurance companies. Please check with your insurance company before booking.

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team session (60 minutes)

$

Our team sessions provide a collaborative environment where individuals can learn effective communication, build trust, and develop strong relationships. By harnessing the collective strengths of your team, you can achieve greater success and reach your goals.

Animal-assisted therapy

Eva, a certified therapy dog through Companion Paws Canada, can join your team session for extra support and connection. Team Sessions with Dayna and Eva will be $375 per session and will require parental and coach consent forms for AAT signed prior to session.

Our staff travel directly to your team's facility to conduct team sessions. For teams without facilities, we arrange booking of a third party event space.  

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behavioural consultation (Hourly)

$
235

As a behaviour consultant, Dayna incorporates Eva, a certified therapy dog through Companion Paws Canada, into classrooms with diverse needs in youth such as autism (ASD), oppositional-defiant disorder (ODD), and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Hourly rate is applicable for virtual and in-person consultations not including travel fees. Additional travel fees may be applicable for offsite consultations.

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animal-assisted wellness community visit (hourly)

$
150

Dayna and Eva, a certified therapy dog through Companion Paws Canada, offer visitation services and therapeutic interactions. Their support is especially beneficial during challenging times, such as vaccination days, midterms or final exams, following a recent traumatic event, or during wellness activity days.

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