Counselling Services *new*

Meet Irene, a counsellor dedicated to guiding individuals through healing from depression, anxiety, and trauma. Irene is with clients every step of the way as she helps them remove the barriers that impede abundant living. Irene has extensive experience and training, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems and Functional Imagery, among other approaches.

I am a registered Clinical Counsellor with the privilege of providing short-term interventions for various issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, adjustment difficulties, and life transitions. I take pride in creating a safe, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive environment for self-exploration.

Therapy, to me, is a journey toward meaningful change. My approach involves collaborative work within a safe, empathetic space to encourage self-exploration and personal growth. Using a range of techniques, I aim to alleviate stress, guide through life transitions and challenges, and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships. My ultimate objective is to cultivate a deeper understanding of life, nurture emotional resilience, and foster genuine connections with others.

Anxiety, worries, & managing stress; celebrating 2SLGBTQ+ identities; suicide prevention; trauma response & recovery; life changes; setting boundaries; relationship breakdown; infidelity; ADHD; grief & loss.

I’ve been working with **kids of all ages** for ages. Here are some of the child and youth issues where I’ve had success:

Childhood anxiety; friendship skills; self-esteem; child cognitive development; school refusal; adolescent emotional needs; challenging behaviours; self-harm; parenting problems; school situations; family conflict; worries; making friends; coping with separation or divorce; questioning gender identities, roles, and orientations.

Jays work is informed by a few different models, including these:

Carl Rogers’ client-centred therapy; Gordon Neufeld’s attachment-based, developmental approach; Gabor Maté’s work on trauma; positive psychology; CBT; trauma-informed work; narrative therapy; culturally responsive counselling.

As a registered clinical counsellor, I’m dedicated to guiding individuals through life’s challenges to unlock their full potential. I create a safe space for clients to explore thoughts and emotions, fostering growth and resilience. I firmly believe in everyone’s capacity for change and work collaboratively to identify strengths and overcome obstacles. With expertise in exercise science, I integrate physical health into therapy, recognizing its impact on mental well-being. I’m committed to empowering clients on their journey of self-discovery and holistic wellness.

Stefan specializes in family, couples, and individual therapy, with expertise in addressing various mental health issues and relationship dynamics. He has extensive experience working with child and family services, treatment centers, and international mediation firms. Stefan's approach emphasizes creating a safe space for clients to share and explore triggers, utilizing techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy. He has a background in crisis management and has conducted research on family functioning and substance abuse treatment outcomes. Stefan's contributions include implementing therapeutic programs for Indigenous communities, resulting in improved family relationships and cohesion.

 Areas of focus 

-Couples & Families 

-Addiction 

-Trauma 

-Child Development 

-ADD, ADHD 

-Bi -Polar Disorder 

-Anxiety,stress and Depression