Wellness Counselling Centre Individual Psychotherapy Sessions - ADULTS

Our compassionate, non-judgemental counselling services help you navigate challenges in life, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and more. We provide a welcoming and warm space to explore, heal, and develop strategies for your well-being.


Wellness Counselling Centre Individual Psychotherapy Sessions - CHILDREN (Ages 6 - 12)

Our therapists offer a compassionate, non-judgemental therapy approach for children dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional regulation, school related challenges, and more. Using creative approaches like sand therapy, art, and play in a welcoming and warm environment, we work with your child while also supporting and collaborating with caregivers in the process.


Wellness Counselling Centre Individual Psychotherapy Session - YOUTH (Ages 13 - 17)

Our therapists provide compassionate, non-judgemental counselling for youth navigating challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, school related issues and more. Through creative approaches and a welcoming environment, we focus on fostering growth and resilience, and helping youth develop confidence and effective coping skills for life's transitions.


Wellness Counselling Centre Psychotherapy Session - COUPLES

Our therapists provide supportive, non-judgemental counselling to help couples navigate issues such as communication, boundaries, intimacy, trust, and more. In a welcoming environment, we work together to improve your connection, resolve conflicts, and foster a healthier and more fulfilling relationship.


ABOUT:

Ashley is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and an active member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of New Haven.

Ashley has experience working with adults struggling with substance abuse and addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and life-adjustment challenges. She works alongside clients through life’s challenges, helping them build resilience as they learn how to redefine their lives by creating new ways of being.

Expansively, Ashley is dedicated to providing support to children and adolescents as they gain the skills and tools they need to face the road ahead. She has experience helping children navigate concerns including test anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, grief and loss, family difficulties, and social challenges. She is enthusiastic about spending ample time developing a safe, trustworthy space for children and adolescents to share and manage their emotional and behavioural difficulties in collaboration with parents to best meet their child’s needs.

Ashley provides person-centred, empathetic services to individuals of all ages, viewing the client as an expert in their lives and capable of change. The counselling process can feel freeing and cathartic, and it provides a space to explore fears, insecurities, and difficulties adjusting to life. Ashley approaches the process with sensitivity, as growth is viable to experience a richer sense of life and well-being.

AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:

Anxiety Disorders Depressive Disorders Self-Esteem Emotional Regulation Substance Use Disorder Addiction

THEORETICAL APPROACHES:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy  Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Existential Therapy Mindfulness  Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

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ABOUT:

Cindy offers over 20 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and parents. She is a Registered Psychotherapist (R.P.), a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and a member of Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP).. As a graduate from Wilfrid Laurier University, she has earned an MA in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy.

Cindy enjoys working with clients of all ages including children (grades 1 and up), adolescents, adults, and parents. Her approach to therapy is client-centred with a speciality in trauma informed practices. Upon a client’s request,

Cindy also provides couples counselling. She has completed Gottman Level 1 and enjoys integrating it with Emotional Focus Therapy approaches in her work with couples.

Cindy is happy to integrate any faith-based approach that is relevant to a client, within the therapy setting.

AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:

Addictions Anxiety & Depression Child & Adolescent Mental Health Coping Strategies Couples Therapy Emotion Regulation Grief Life Transitions Pandemic Stress Parenting Support Self-Compassion Self-Esteem School Challenges Trauma (Including CPTSD, PTSD) Work Stress & Burn Out

THEORETICAL APPROACHES:

Art Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Emotional Focus Therapy Gottman Internal Family Systems Mindfulness Positive Psychology Sensorimotor Therapy Solution Focus Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy

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ABOUT:

Caitlin is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and is an active member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and today, continues to expand her skills through mental health trainings.

Caitlin has completed Gottman Level 1 training as well as training geared towards individuals with anxiety disorders, OCD, panic disorder, and phobias.

Caitlin provides safe and non-judgemental services to individuals of all ages including children (8+), adolescents, adults, and couples. 

AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:

Anxiety disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Panic disorder/attacks Phobias Relationship concerns Self-esteem Depression Trauma Couples support

THEORETICAL APPROACHES:

Cognitive-Behavioural therapy Gottman Solution-Focused Therapy Narrative Therapy Mindfulness Exposure and Response Prevention Humanistic Attachment-Informed Trauma-Informed

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Stefanie is a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Stefanie received her Masters in Education with a concentration in Educational Counselling at the University of Ottawa. She completed her Level 1 Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy training from the IFS Institute in Winter 2023 and regularly participates in an IFS consultation group.

Stefanie has worked in a variety of settings including a family health team, a counselling agency, a university and Employee Assistance Program. Stefanie sees teens, and adults. She approaches therapy as a collaborative partner journeying with clients towards their end goal. Stefanie provides a warm, compassionate space for clients to feel known, heard, and accepted so change can start to take place.

AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:

Anger Anxiety and Depression Grief Life Transitions Self Esteem Parenting Work Stress Unhealthy Relationships

THEORETICAL APPROACHES: Art Therapy | Attachment- Informed | Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | Dialectical Behavioural Therapy | Internal Family Systems | Mindfulness | Trauma-Informed

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ABOUT:

Erin is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and an active member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Erin achieved her B.A. degree in Fine Arts at McMaster University and her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She has completed the Foundations of Theory and Practice Certificate through the Vancouver School for Narrative Therapy (VSNT) and continues to expand her skills through various body-based and trauma-focused trainings.   Erin has special focuses in chronic illness and pain, relational traumas, identity, and major life transitions. Lived experience with grief and chronic illness inform Erin’s capacity to respect the complexity of individual experiences and honour each client’s unique wisdom. She is also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and prioritizes safety in the therapeutic relationship by adhering to an anti-oppressive, identity-affirming, and depathologizing lens.   Erin engages a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic style to learn about her clients’ individual, social, and cultural contexts. She uses genuine curiosity, compassion, humour, and creative thinking to build an atmosphere where her clients feel at ease. Erin provides collaborative, integrative, trauma-informed individual therapy for teens, young adults, and adults.

AREAS OF FOCUS: Chronic Pain and Illness | Identity | Life Transitions | Anxiety | Grief | Relational Traumas | Emotional Regulation | Embodied Acceptance

THEORETICAL APPROACHES: Narrative Therapy | Humanistic | Somatic Therapy | Relational Therapy | Trauma-Informed | Expressive Arts Therapy | Mindfulness-Based Therapy

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Lewis Lau M.A., RP [Qualifying]

ABOUT:

Lewis Lau is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and an active member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). As a Brock University graduate, Lewis has received an honours B.A. degree in Psychology and M.A. in Applied Health Sciences. He has also completed a M.A. in Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University. 

Lewis specializes in working with adolescent and young adult clients navigating various psychological disorders, including anxiety, depression, OCD and ADHD. He is also passionate about men’s mental health, and takes a hands-on, client-centred, and trauma informed approach to help his clients understand and manage difficult emotions, while clarifying their core values. Upon clients’ requests, Lewis is also glad to integrate faith-based approaches that are relevant to the client within the therapeutic context.

Lewis has completed trainings aimed at supporting clients with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, and trauma-related challenges. He also aims to integrate mental health support with the development of clients’ academic, leadership, and relational skills within the therapeutic context. 

AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE:

Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Men’s Health, OCD, School Issues, Trauma

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