About Londzo
(CCC, MA)
Londzo Drury (she/her) is an artist, public speaker, and Certified Canadian Counsellor committed to intersectional social justice. After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Glendon College, York University, she then spent over a decade in non-profit leadership positions advancing 2SLGBTQ+ rights and fighting against sexual violence.
On the stage, Londzo has left her mark internationally as a spoken word poet, participating in competitions like the Women Of the World Poetry Slam where she has shared moving stories of love, grief, queerness, and femme freedom.
Her early career has been foundational to Londzo’s approach to counselling and therapy, confirming her desire to support marginalized populations by acknowledging the systems which disempower and constrain us. Her passion for storytelling lends itself to the narrative counselling approach she has seen resonate with clients time and time again.
Currently residing in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, Québec, Londzo is Master's degree holder in Counselling Psychology and a Mental Health Counsellor at Montréal Therapy Centre. In her free time she enjoys playing the piano and cuddling her two cats, Mikey and Spinelli, and her rescue dog, Freddy.
Facilitation & Performance Background
Londzo has competed in poetry slam internationally, including the Women of the World Poetry Slam and the Ontario International Poetry Slam.
Londzo co-published her first book of poems as a former member of the all-girl spoken word collective, The Ragdolls in 2017. In her poetry career, she has hosted slams, held writing workshops, and featured at poetry events across North America.
Londzo often incorporates musical accompaniment into her work. In 2017 she wrote and composed the LGBTQ+ advocacy video, “Why We Need LGBTQ* Education”, which is featured on the CANVAS Arts Action Programs website, a non-profit dedicated to combatting sexual violence, homophobia and transphobia.