Dana is a recent graduate from McMaster University where she obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Behaviour. During her time at McMaster, she also minored in mental health and addiction. Dana has always been fascinated by the mental health field, and this interest only grew during her time at McMaster. Her time at McMaster truly taught her the importance of mental health and the impact that our childhood has on our future selves.

Dana is a strong advocate for the mental health field, and believes that our mental health plays a huge role in shaping who we are. Dana’s goal is to obtain her Masters of Counselling within the next few years and to become a counsellor!

Dana was born in Cocoa Beach, Florida and is a huge beach lover. She will always jump on the opportunity to travel somewhere new and explore. Currently, Dana has two pets currently, a cat and a dog, but she has had several different pets during her life. Dana is an animal person and she loves being around them.

A little fun fact about Dana is that she has read over 200 books, so she always have recommendations!

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Are you looking for support to help you balance everything life is throwing at you? Sheila understands the complexities of relationships, transitions, decision-making, meeting personal, family, and professional goals, and dealing with the unexpected while striving to maintain an overall sense of good health and wellbeing. Sheila has a passion for an aligned healthy connection to people and the environment that encompasses mind, body, and spirit.

Sheila’s helping career spans several decades She has supported a diverse clientele including LGBTQ2+ and newcomers to Canada. She has a depth of professional and lived experience that has carried her into the field of psychotherapy. Sheila’s approach to counselling comes from a trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and socially just lens. She believes that clients are the expert in their own unique experience and she endeavours to honour each client through collaborative, active participation to foster a more present-focused, embodied, and connected experience of self.

Sheila enjoys meaningful conversations about the mysteries of life, faith, dreams, and self-discovery. Her commitment is to offer an authentic, compassionate space for mindfully and lovingly exploring mental, emotional, physical and spiritual experiences for awareness. Sheila understands that a safe, trustworthy, collaborative relationship empowers her clients to cultivate a deep love and respect for themselves.

Fun Fact - Sheila has over 400 hours of yoga teacher training, and she continues to study movement and healing.

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I am a compassionate, respectful, strength-based therapist. I work with clients to find and utilize feelings of hope by focusing on goals and exceptions to “the problem”. Instead of only looking for what is wrong and how to fix it, we will look for what is right and how to use it. I specialize in working with individuals affected by ambiguous loss and grief that is not recognized or validated by our society. These feelings often come up due to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, chronic illness, relationship breakdown, and other types of loss.

I am formally trained in solution-focused brief therapy, but draw on many different modalities to work with clients at a pace that feels right for them. I previously worked with individuals, couples and families at Alzheimer Society Toronto and Jewish Family and Child Services, and hold a Master of Social Work degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. I am additionally trained in Gentle Persuasive Approaches, U-First! Advanced, MoCA, and Palliative Care in Dementia.

I believe that we all have the strengths and resources to deal with any challenge that life throws our way, that small positive changes lead to bigger changes, and that the focus should be on our desired future as opposed to only “the problem” and the past, while holding space for how some ongoing difficulties in our lives can continue to affect our present.

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Ebru is dedicated to walking alongside her clients on their journey. She provides a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for them to explore their experiences and to help them write their own stories that align with their perspectives. She takes a client-centred approach to her work, collaborating with them to navigate their life items tailored to their unique needs and circumstances. Also, Ebru has trained in a broad range of therapeutic modalities, enabling her to integrate suitable approaches to assist her clients better. Ebru’s experience as a volunteer crisis responder has helped her gain valuable experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. She works with clients of all ages and populations, including adolescents, newcomers, individuals for whom English is a second language, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA community. In addition, with her background in education and experience of living in diverse cultures, she is well-positioned to empathize with her clients’ challenges. Ebru brings a unique perspective to her sessions.

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Belinda works from a client centred and trauma informed approach and fully believes you are the expert in your own life. She will walk alongside you to build on your strengths and create meaningful change. Belinda has experience in supporting individuals through addiction, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, ADHD and other mental health concerns. In this work she uses an eclectic approach, drawing from various therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectic behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, according to your unique needs. 

She has experience supporting individuals in a variety of treatment settings, including long term care, inpatient substance use programming and various outpatient substance use and mental health programs. In session, Belinda strives to create a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment, as she acknowledges the bravery it takes to be vulnerable and engage with self exploration.

Belinda completed her Bachelor of Social Work Degree at Lakehead University, and her Master of Social Work Degree from Laurier University. She has also completed a certificate program through Mohawk College in Concurrent Disorders, a program specific to exploring the relationship and impacts of mental health and substance use.

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Lola holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Lola is a passionate and experienced Certified Trauma Integration Clinician with experience providing care to individuals, children, and parents within clinical and community settings. She has experience emotionally supporting clients grappling with various challenges, including PTSD and trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance abuse, chronic suicidal ideation, mood and personality disorders, Functional Neurological Disorder, and Chronic pain.

Lola values the opportunity to hold space for and emotionally support others as they address setbacks in their lives. She recognizes that reaching out for emotional support is an act of courage. In sessions, she will aim to support you as you delve into the root cause(s) of what has been holding you back – past hurts, emotional wounds, negative perceptions, unhelpful thinking patterns.

She is prepared to guide you through various concerns such as anxiety, emotional distress, body-image disturbances, grief, trauma, and loss. Her approach to therapy is eclectic. She draws on attachment and trauma-focused therapy models, cognitive and dialectical behavioural therapies, solution-focused therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness, art-based and body-based strategies. Lola has experience working with diverse clients, including members of the LGBTQ2IA2-spirited and Indigenous communities.

Lola uses a person-centred style with a strong focus on compassion and genuine presence. She will work with you to find a direction that best fits your needs.

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Mary-Katherine is a compassionate, gentle, and skilled therapist with a specialization in prenatal/postpartum mood and adjustment issues, infertility, and perinatal loss. Mary-Katherine worked at Mount Sinai Hospital for 19 years in the Women’s and Infants Health Program where she had the honour of working with women who struggle with anxiety, depression, changing self-identities, and body image during pregnancy and postpartum. She has also worked closely with individuals and couples who are navigating the often unpredictable and emotionally exhausting journey of infertility.

In Mary-Katherine’s 24-year career in Social Work, she has acquired extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing relationship distress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, interpersonal trauma, personality disorders, divorce, and grief/loss. 

Mary-Katherine’s passion in providing therapy is to help individuals and couples discover their inner strengths, experience self-compassion, and enjoy feelings of connection. She is committed to providing clients with a warm, safe, and non-judgemental space to explore distressing issues, while also holding space to explore underlying feelings that may be difficult to express. She works with each client at their own pace and suggests approaches that best resonate with their specific needs. Mary-Katherine also enjoys working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. Mary-Katherine has been trained in EFT for couples as she believes this modality is grounded in the belief that emotions are key to building safe and secure connections.

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Jocelyn (she/her) completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Trent University. Following this, she worked in the community as a support worker for adults with developmental disabilities, which led her to recognize her passion for supporting people through challenging life circumstances, emotional difficulties, and goal-oriented activities. In pursuit of this passion, she completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Western University. During this time, she continued researching support programs for people with developmental disabilities and discovered her passion for working with adolescents and emerging adults.

In therapy, Jocelyn maintains the stance that all people are experts in their own experiences, therefore she strives to understand each individual’s perspective while assisting throughout their journey towards achieving their goals. The foundation for her work with clients is built on empathy, anti-oppressive practice, deep engagement, and a non-judgemental approach. Together, she and her clients uncover workable perspectives, ways of being, and interacting with others that align with their goals and values. Additionally, she understands that speaking to a therapist about challenging emotions and topics can feel incredibly vulnerable, so she is mindful about being respectful and trustworthy.

Jocelyn has experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, suicidality, self-harm, grief, attachment disruptions, disordered eating, LGBTQ2 identity, and interpersonal difficulties. In session, she draws on a variety of techniques to best suit the individual, their situation, and their goals. She primarily utilizes a systems perspective to develop individualized, trauma-informed, care plans consisting of techniques from a variety of evidence-based modalities. Specifically, she implements techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, attachment theory, dialectical behaviour therapy, emotion focused therapy, narrative therapy, and internal family systems.

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Founder & Owner of Anchoridge Counselling Services. (No Longer Accepting NEW Clients) Natasha has been working in private practice for over four years. She specifically works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety and stress. She also works with adolescents dealing with self-esteem issues, body image and self worth.

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