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• Email: brianne.little@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults & Youth (11+)
• Services: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Solution-focused therapy (SFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Students Issues, Relationships, Emotional Regulation, Stress, Life Transitions
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #15109

About Brianne Little Markes

Brianne is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #15109 and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling at Tyndale University and received her Honours Bachelor of Arts from Western University. Brianne completed her internship at Shalem Mental Health Network in Hamilton before making the switch to work in her favourite community of Guelph at MyLife Counselling.

Brianne is passionate about people and their growth. She works closely with her clients to support them in their journey toward healing and wholeness. She’s able to help her clients quickly feel at ease by creating a safe and reassuring space to process the highs and lows of life. Brianne also brings a sense of energy, authenticity, and verve in sessions which helps her clients feel like they can expresses who they really are.

Brianne is experienced working with individuals aged 11 and up and is eager to see youth and adults alike thrive in all areas of their lives. She’s worked extensively helping people with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, emotional regulation, stress, and life transitions. She views people through a holistic lens, emphasizing the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of the human experience.

In her clinical work, she integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities such as solution-focused therapy (SFT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and narrative therapy. She is also a certified Prepare and Enrich facilitator.

When not providing psychotherapy, Brianne loves going on walks with her dog, drinking specialty coffee with her husband, reading novels, and playing board games with her family and friends.

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• Email: katelyn.mackay@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults and Youth (14+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Narrative Therapy, IFS, CBT, DBT, Grief Therapy, Queer Theory, Somatic Therapy, Anti-Oppressive Approach
• Focus: 2SLGBTQIA+, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Trauma, Grief, Spiritual Renegotiation, Chronic Pain, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Burnout
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17254

About Katelyn MacKay

Katelyn MacKay is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17254 and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She earned her Master’s degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Katelyn is continually honoured and humbled by the opportunity to sit with clients in their vulnerable moments. Sometimes, individuals may feel stuck or believe they could benefit from additional support. Therapy offers a chance to be heard, acknowledge feelings, and strive for positive changes in life. Making the decision to seek counselling can be daunting yet being understood serves as a grounding force in one’s own truths, bodies, and experiences, facilitating authenticity in navigating life.

Katelyn believes that authenticity thrives in an environment where individuals can openly and honestly express themselves, surrounded by support and safety. In her practice, clients can expect ample space to fully explore their truths. She is dedicated to fostering a non-judgmental atmosphere where people of diverse gender, sexual, cultural, and spiritual identities feel embraced. Her therapeutic approach is client-centered and integrative, drawing from various modalities such as narrative therapy, internal family systems (IFS), queer theory, grief therapy, CBT, DBT, and incorporating a somatic approach. She views therapy as a collaborative endeavour, working together towards positive change in the client’s life, fostering a sense of freedom, joy, and safety to be one’s authentic self.

As a queer person, Katelyn enjoys collaborating with queer individuals as they make sense of their experiences and navigate societal structures and systems. She also gravitates towards clients who seek to work through feelings of rejection, abandonment, or shame, inviting them to explore their inner world with deep compassion and curiosity. Katelyn enjoys working with issues of attachment and trauma, which includes creating an empathetic space for the adult children of alcoholics to safely explore their experience.

Katelyn holds the belief that positive change is possible, as someone who has both experienced it and has witnessed it occur many times, and as such she often holds hope for her clients until they feel ready to hold it for themselves. Often, these changes can come from clients experiencing an increase of awareness of their emotional experience, which leads to them being able to respond compassionately to themselves and communicate effectively with those around them.

Outside the office, you can find Katelyn sunbathing with her cats, introducing herself to every dog in the neighbourhood, indulging in fiction, thrift shopping, embarking on creative projects, and creating cherished memories with friends and family.

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• Email: cameron.henderson@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person Centered, Solution-Focused
• Focus: Social Anxiety, Anger, Self-Esteem, Depression, Relationships, Grief & Loss, Stress
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #12030

About Cam Henderson

Cam Henderson is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Cam completed his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and completed his internship right here at MyLife Counselling under the the supervision of our Clinical Director Mark Nixon. Cam completed his undergraduate studies at Carleton University where he studied Cognitive Science and minored in Neuroscience and Mental Health.

Cam has spent his professional career supporting people from all walks of life.

He has over 10 years of experience closely supporting adults and youth (16+) struggling with anger management, social anxiety, and low self-esteem. As a youth support worker and therapeutic mentor with Spark Lifecare Cam developed his ability to build strong therapeutic relationships and address the emotional, behavioural and social needs of those he worked with. He has continued to hone these skills in his work with the Canadian Mental Health Association.

Clients would describe Cam as positive, encouraging and non-judgmental. He has been an advocate for the continued destigmitization of mental health support and has shown an innate ability to connect and empathize with people who are struggling to gain confidence. Cam understands that their is a requisite amount of courage involved when it comes to seeking counselling when struggling with social anxiety, low self-esteem and anger management which deepens his respect for all clients.

Cam draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Person Centered Therapy. He values the importance of building strong rapport with clients and using evidence-based approaches.

In his free time, Cam can be found hiking on the Bruce Trail with his fiancé and their basset hound. In his work away from the office Cam leads hikes and facilitates other outdoor activities in hopes of promoting physical and mental health. He is interested in the mental health benefits of immersion in nature and hopes to include nature in his future practice.

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• Populations Served: Adults
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused, Trauma Informed, Mindfulness
• Focus: Anxiety,Trauma, Depression, Relationships
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist #009198

About Katherine Chung

Katherine is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and her undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph in Psychology. She completed an internship here at MyLife Counselling under the supervision of our Clinical Director Mark Nixon. We were so impressed with Katherine’s compassion and skill with clients that we insisted she join our team!

Katherine has a wealth of experience working closely with men and women struggling with anxiety, addiction and trauma as a behavioural counsellor with Stonehenge Therapeutic Community in Guelph. As a Registered Psychotherapist at Homewood Health Centre in Guelph, she developed and facilitated psycho-educational skills groups for dozens of patients there struggling with addiction and mental health. As a support worker with Community Living in North Halton, she’s been an advocate for adults and children with developmental disabilities and mental health issues. In addition to her past internship at MyLife, she also completed a second internship at McMaster University helping university students from all walks of life through anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.

Katherine draws from a variety of evidenced based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Her experience as a certified personal trainer and Bootcamp instructor means that even when life is a struggle, she helps her clients find the determination and hope to overcome the obstacles in their lives.

Katherine values the importance of self-care in her life. She relaxes and re-energizes herself through her love of ballroom dancing, playing tennis, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

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• Email: avery.cyr@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served:Adults & Teens (14+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Trauma-informed, Somatic, Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based, Art Therapy
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, 2SLGBTQIA+, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Spirituality, Traumatic Brain Injury
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #10863

About Avery Cyr

Avery is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Avery received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Guelph, receiving a letter of permission to complete an undergraduate thesis at Western University researching special topics in human sexuality. From there, Avery went on to complete advanced training in Art Therapy at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute. Avery’s research focused on Polyvagal Theory and Art Therapy in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Symptoms.

Avery has a wide range of placement experiences working with diverse populations including refugees and emerging populations at Flemingdon Health Center and survivors of gendered violence at the YWCA in Toronto. She also created trauma-informed programming for youth living in residential services at Hatts Off Inc.

Due to her personal experiences, Avery is passionate about working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic symptoms, ADHD and Traumatic Brain Injury. As a Queer-identifying person, Avery is dedicated to creating safe spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks. Avery’s approach draws from various modalities but is first an embodied somatic approach focusing on emotional regulation, helping clients to gain more balance in their lives. In sessions you may be guided through various mindfulness and grounding exercises to support you in developing a deeper relationship with yourself and your nervous system.

Avery takes a holistic, co-creative approach honouring mind, body and spirit. Often times, we cannot simply talk our way out of trauma, anxiety or depression. It can deeply impact our relationships with self and other and keep us feeling stuck. Avery’s goal is to provide a safe space to explore parts of self with curiosity, compassion and acceptance so that individuals can move out of feeling stuck and into experiencing more flow in their lives and relationships. She believes that you are the expert on you and will work with you to discover your inner-strengths, -wisdom and -resources so that you feel empowered on your healing journey.

Avery’s work is grounded in an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, integrative and client-centered approach. She completed additional training in Integrative Somatic Parts Work (Level 1) which combines aspects of Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing as well as Cornelia Elbrecht’s Guided Drawing for Trauma Healing which combines aspects of Somatic Experiencing and EMDR.

When she’s not in the office, you can find Avery exploring nature, attending yoga classes, creating art, dancing, reading or spending time with her two cats, friends and family.

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• Email: landen.dobsi@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (14+)
• Services: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gestalt
• Focus: Anxiety, Anger Management, Trauma, OCD, Depression, Relationship Issues, Self – Esteem, Emotional Regulation, Student Issues, Walk & Talk Therapy
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist #11398

About Lanen Dobsi

Landen completed his Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Liberty University. He is now a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario serving people in both the Guelph and Waterloo region.

Clients would describe Landen as genuinely warm, reflective, and compassionate. As a person who is extremely easy to talk to, Landen can connect one-on-one with a range of people struggling with anxiety, anger management, stress, depression, relationship issues, and self-worth.

Landen’s belief in the healing power of caring relationships stems from his early experiences volunteering with the homeless, at men’s shelters, and at nursing homes where he regularly provided compassionate listening and support to residents there.

As a therapist, Landen takes a person-centred approach in his counselling which focuses on helping his clients clarify what it is they are feeling and needing in their lives in a safe and non-judgmental space. With this knowledge in hand, he helps clients assert their boundaries, improve their communication, and develop the coping strategies needed to improve their resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

Landen especially enjoys working with young adults and students. He’s come to appreciate the unique challenges they face such as school stress, relationship and family demands, and identity issues. Landen is able to guide his younger clients through the anxiety, worry, self-doubt, and emotional crises that can emerge along the way. Thanks to his experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy, Landen strikes a balance between helping his clients challenge their negative thoughts while also teaching them new ways to manage strong emotions when they come up.

In his spare time, Landen enjoys playing hockey, running, golfing, fishing and being outdoors. He also enjoys spending quality time with his family and friends as part of building and maintaining meaningful relationships in his own life.

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• Email: denise.moore@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (18+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Person Centered, Emotion Focused, Somatic, Compassionate Inquiry, Attachment Informed
• Focus: Anxiety, Trauma, Depression, Relationships, Grief & Loss
• Language Spoken: English
• Note: Registered Psychotherapist (#009707) 

About Denise Moore, RP (#009707)

Denise completed her Masters in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at Wilfred Laurier University and is a member of the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario. Denise has been a long-time trusted member of the MyLife team thanks to completing her externship with us. We’re happy to now have her join us as Registered Psychotherapist.

In addition to her work at MyLife, Denise gained valuable experience helping a range of individuals as a mental health counselling intern at the Upper Grand Family Health Team. She helped her clients work through a variety of emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, career choices, relationships, family life, grief, and health challenges.

Denise’s current focus and passion is helping clients who are struggling with unacknowledged suffering and trauma. Through her own personal and professional experience, she understands how early childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, and unstable relationships can negatively impact us later in life. Denise provides a secure and supportive therapeutic relationship that allows for a deeper healing to take place. She helps her clients move beyond their anxiety, addictions, depression, shame, and grief that can be rooted in the past.

Denise takes a holistic approach to healing and works with clients experientially as they explore their emotions. Using a combination of body awareness, emotion focused therapies, mindfulness and compassionate exploration, clients have an opportunity to notice the links between their physical, mental, and spiritual selves. Denise helps her clients identify what areas of their lives may be out of balance and how to bring them back into alignment.

Having had a career in music management, Denise came to the counselling profession later in life and draws from many lived experiences and adventures that have taken her across the country and around the world. Settling back in Elora, Ontario, Denise pursued continuing education in trauma training with Dr. Bessel Van der Kolk and Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Mate. She also completed past training in Shambhala meditation to help support clients in being grounded in their own lives. Denise continues her own self exploration and self-care as part of her commitment to providing effective support to her clients.

Outside of the office, Denise is a devoted parent to her teenage son, avid nature lover, and arts enthusiast for the abundant offerings in Wellington County.

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• Email: raquel.meneses@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults & Youth (11+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced:Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic, Solution Focused.
• Focus: Adults & Youth (11+), Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Autism, Emotional Regulation, Relationships, Family Issues, School & Student Issues
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Social Worker #856500

About Raquel Meneses

Raquel Meneses is a Registered Social Worker pursuing her Master of Social Work (MSW) with a specialization in Children and Families at the University of Toronto. Raquel is currently completing her practicum at MyLife Counselling under the supervision of Victoria Bonanno. She is happy to provide her services at a reduced rate to make them more accessible to the community. 

Raquel is passionate about working with adults and youth (11+) facing various challenges including emotional regulation, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, relationships, autism, challenges at school and student issues. Raquel draws from a wealth of previous experience working with children and adults through the YMCA, the Lansdowne Children’s Centre in Brantford, and as a Behaviour Associate with Barrantes & Associates Inc. in Guelph.

Raquel is especially excited and skilled at working with youth. She appreciates how therapy might feel intimidating for younger clients going for their first time. Raquel meets youth where they’re at which means getting to know them as people first instead of viewing them as a set of problems. She helps her younger clients feel relaxed and welcomed every step of the way. This can include playing games, doing art, picking a favourite fidget toy, or chilling out together on the carpet.

Raquel encourages her younger clients to create the space they need to open up and begin to find the words to express the bigger feelings that might be overwhelming them. Rather than telling them what to do, she helps them explore their options and develop the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices in their lives. This can include learning how to better regulate their emotions, communicate their needs to their caregivers, improve their self-esteem and set healthy boundaries.

Raquel also appreciates the central role parents and caregivers play in their supporting their children’s therapy and mental health. Raquel invites caregivers to work collaboratively with her such as by providing additional resources for parents to support their kids at home, being updated about their progress, and at times being present for certain sessions.

Outside of her professional life Raquel looks forward to spending time with friends, enjoying a good horror or sci-fi movie, travelling (especially to the Philippines), and engaging in mindful activities such as pilates and baking.

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• Email: lydia.forge@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Person Centered, Solution-Focused, CBT, DBT, Trauma Informed
• Focus: Trauma & PTSD, Depression, Anger Management, Addiction, Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Grief and Loss
• Language Spoken: English & French
• Note: Registered Social Worker (#834603)

About Lydia Forge, RSW (#834603)

Lydia is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University. Lydia is fluent in both English and French and is happy to provide her services in both languages.

Clients would describe Lydia as embodying a gentleness and lightness in her work where laughter and healing can co-exist. Her open and non-judgmental approach invites curiosity in understanding why we do what we do. She sees life-long emotional health as a blessing and a right that all can achieve in their own way surrounded by the right support system., Lydia is sensitive to the fact that people come from diverse cultural, racial, and social experiences and she strives to honor these when supporting her clients.

Lydia has gained tremendous experience working in various mental health settings. As an addiction therapist at an addiction treatment centre, she helped people in all walks of life overcome severe addictive patterns, adverse childhood experiences, and chronic cycles of homelessness and poverty. As a social work intern at KW Counselling, Lydia helped diverse people struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and relationship issues. As a Community Development Worker with the YMCA Immigration and Employment Services, Lydia helped teenagers of various ethnicities and women new to Canada by developing and presenting hands-on employment culture workshops. Lydia’s passion for men’s mental health led her to speak at the conference Beyond Gang Exit: Communities of practice, researchers and peace by Dr. Tamari Kitossa with Brock University.

Lydia’s current focus is helping individuals struggling with challenges of addiction and recovery. Her study of Gabor Mate’s work has opened her eyes to the shared human experience of addiction and how we all feel the need to soothe our pain whether emotional or physical. Lydia creates a safe space where individuals can better understand the source of their suffering and develop healthier ways of taking care of their unmet needs.

Lydia believes that counselling is not a “one-size fits all” solution. She listens carefully to her clients’ preferences and adjusts her approach accordingly. Lydia draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy (NT), while incorporating a Strength-Based Approach, a Trauma-Informed, and an Anti-Oppressive Lens.

Lydia also has experience in the corporate world as well as an interest for entrepreneurship and an appreciation for the challenges related to this area. When she is not working, Lydia loves to make time to enjoy her life and those in it. She keeps herself busy by enjoying the outdoors, staying active, learning, dancing her heart away whenever she can, and being part of her church community.

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• Email: rachel.niecke@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-informed Care
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Stress Management, Student Issues, and Emotion Regulation.
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17825

About Rachel Niecke

Rachel Niecke is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17825 and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is pursuing her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and previously completed her Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAH) degree in psychology from the University of Guelph. Rachel is currently completing her internship at MyLife Counselling under the supervision of Katherine Schmidt. She is happy to provide a reduced rate to make therapy more accessible to the community.

Rachel works with adults and teens (16+) across a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, substance use, stress management, and emotion regulation. She is dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. Understanding that therapy can be difficult at times, Rachel brings a gentle sense of humor into her sessions, making the process of healing feel more approachable and comfortable.

What drew Rachel to the counselling field was her own familial experiences with addiction and mental health. She learned early on that that positive change is always possible, even when the path seems rocky and unclear. Rachel is passionate about guiding her clients through their unique journeys, helping them tap into their inner strengths and resources while learning coping skills to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

In working with clients, Rachel draws from her extensive experience helping people across various therapeutic settings. At Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, she witnessed the profound impact that support and understanding can have on individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. This experience ignited a desire to deepen her knowledge, leading her to pursue a certificate in concurrent disorders through the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), accredited by the University of Toronto. Since then, she has devoted her career to championing others, serving in various roles such as crisis responder at Kids Help Phone, case manager for a non-profit housing organization, service coordinator with Here 24/7 through the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), and now as a concurrent counsellor at Wyndham House.

In her practice, Rachel employs a personalized approach which includes elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, trauma-informed care, and strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Outside of her professional life, Rachel enjoys practicing yoga, spending time in nature, and socializing with friends and family. She also loves relaxing with her cat, Poe, and enjoys the simple pleasure of a good coffee at a local café. Growing up in a small rural town, she appreciates the peace and therapeutic benefits that nature brings and integrates this love for the outdoors into her self-care routine.

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• Email: pauline.peters@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults
• Services Offered: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: EMDR, CBT, Solution-Focused, Gottman Method Couples Counselling
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Grief, Anger Management
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (#009412)

About Pauline Peters

Pauline is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Masters in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University and completed a nine month internship at MyLife Counselling under the clinical supervision of our director Mark Nixon. We had so much positive feedback from the couples and individuals Pauline worked with that we invited her to join MyLife Counselling now as a fully Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).

Pauline has a gentle and down-to-earth approach with her clients. She strikes a balance between providing non-judgmental support and practical skills to help individuals overcome such issues as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief and loss.

Pauline is especially experienced and skilled helping couples from all walks of life. As a trained couples counsellor, she has helped countless couples improve their communication, work through betrayal, and rebuild their trust, intimacy, and connection.

Pauline brings with her a wealth of life experiences. She has worked and volunteered in diverse settings including humanitarian and volunteer work in Kenya and South Korea. She helped developed school feeding programs, helped with childcare in orphanages, built school classrooms, and taught English as a second language. She has also been involved in supporting families through co-leading support groups for couples and new and young mothers.

Pauline is also a working mother of three children and understands the practical and emotional challenges of balancing her professional and family life. Having survived three traumatic births, she also knows parenthood does not always go as planned. Pauline draws from her professional and personal experience in helping individuals and couples through life’s often unpredictable challenges.

When she is not in the office helping others, Pauline loves spending time with her family, travelling, running, and baking!

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• Email: meg.miller@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults & Youth (10+)
• Services: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Compassion Based
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Postpartum, Life Transition, Chronic Pain, Self-Esteem, Bullying, Pregnancy, Parenting, Relationship Conflict
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Social Worker #825914

About Meg Miller

Meg Miller is a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Masters of Social Work at the University of Toronto, as well as her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of Guelph. She has since worked in a variety of settings, including community agencies such as Youthdale Treatment Centres within the Center for Individual and Family Therapy, as well as within primary care at a Family Health Team.

Meg is deeply passionate about supporting others in navigating life’s challenges to increase functioning, healing and growth through a non-judgemental, gentle and nurturing approach. She believes in the importance of honouring and acknowledging our capacity, resilience and shared humanity. Meg is described by others as deeply compassionate and genuine, with the innate ability to help others feel seen, safe and heard.

Meg believes in the transformative impact of regular engagement in mindfulness and compassion. Her own experiences of grief and loss have enabled her to more meaningfully connect and support others in addressing their own challenging life situations. She also has a unique ability to equip people with positive and productive ways to be in relationship with self and others, and in how to be in the world despite challenges and suffering.

Meg’s clients include children, youth and adults who may be struggling with or interested in exploring anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transition, chronic pain, self-esteem issues, bullying, pregnancy, parenting and relationship conflict. Meg uses an integrative approach that is trauma and attachment informed that draws on a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, alongside other mindfulness and compassion-based approaches, to support her clients in meeting their unique needs and identified goals.

As a mother of two and someone who has faced her own challenges into and along her motherhood journey, Meg has a special interest in working with mothers experiencing the personal transformation and transition into parenthood and beyond. In particular, she seeks to support mothers in finding means to increase calm, connection, presence, and joy. Meg is additionally drawn to supporting clients who are facing challenges of infancy and childhood allergies.

When she is not in the office, Meg finds much joy in spending time with family and friends, and in nature as much as possible. She also loves travelling, photography, music, dancing, belly laughing, and meditating with her cat.

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• Email: nicole.walker@counselling-guelph.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults and Youth (7+)
• Services Offered: Individual & Family Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Art Inspired Therapy
• Focus: Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Adolescent Issues, Self-Esteem, Family & Relationships, School Issues
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #15989

About Nicole Walker

Nicole Walker is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She completed her Master’s in Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy at Wilfrid Laurier University and Bachelor of Art’s in psychology at the University of Guelph. Nicole completed her internship at Five Star Relationships and values the opportunities she had to see clients from different spheres of life.

Nicole finds fulfillment in supporting individuals across various stages of life, from childhood through adolescence and into adulthood. An unwavering compassion and genuine empathy are qualities which have earned her the trust and respect of those she serves. Nicole believes in the inherent capacity for growth and transformation within everyone. She sees her role not only as a guide but also as a catalyst for empowering her clients to embark on their journeys towards meaning, growth, and healing at all stages of life! Serving as both a support system and an encourager, she utilizes her personal and professional experience to assist individuals navigating through issues such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief and loss, and family conflicts.

Nicole draws from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and art inspired therapy. Her approach is highly adaptable and client-centered, tailored to meet the unique needs of everyone she works with.

Nicole is enthusiastic about supporting children. Nicole employs art therapy techniques to empower children by valuing their expression and creativity, fostering a safe environment where they can explore and communicate their emotions through artistic mediums. Nicole also places immense importance on family work. She understands the well-being of children and youth intertwined with the dynamics of their familial environment. Through her empowering and nurturing guidance, Nicole strives to instill resilience and confidence in young individuals, equipping them with the tools they need to overcome obstacles and flourish throughout life.

Nicole’s professional practise also draws from her own personal journey towards healing and wellness. She recognizes the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit in the healing process. Nicole understands how important spiritual connection can be while navigating through life’s challenges; she understands how spiritual connections can create depth and comfort while exploring existential concepts. Nicole’s hope is to support her clients in fostering a deeper sense of harmony and alignment within oneself and with the world around them.

In her personal time, Nicole is an avid Yogi, an amateur painter and enjoys time outside. Nicole cherishes her time spent with family around a campfire, chatting with friends at a new coffee shop as well as the opportunities she creates to travel to new countries from year to year.

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• Email: jonathan.anderson@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Gestalt, Mindfulness Based Therapies, Humanistic, Existential, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Informed
• Focus: Relationships, Adult Attachment, Anger, Anxiety, Stress, Identity, Life Transitions, Existential Issues, Emotional Regulation
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #15542

About Jonathan Anderson

Jonathan is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #15542 and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He graduated from the five year training program at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto.

Gestalt therapy emphasizes relational dynamics, trust building, and creative exploration. Jonathan sees the qualities of warmth, humour and compassion as being essential in helping clients find their way towards greater functionality and fulfilment. Sometimes the work involves processing pain that’s been carried for a long time, and other times opening up to the excitement of untapped potential.

Jonathan has had a daily meditation practice for seven years and has offered coaching to individuals and groups. Should a client be interested, he has a range of mindfulness techniques to share. One particular way he enjoys using mindfulness with clients is through practices that are aimed at cultivating new habits of self-regulation and self-compassion.

Some of the particular challenges Jonathan enjoys helping clients meet are experiencing anxiety and/or low self-esteem, repairing attachment and relational difficulties, and working with existential doubts, questions and curiosities.

In his spare time, Jonathan might be found hiking, playing music with friends, roaming the science fiction section of a bookstore, or having extended conversations with his cat.

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• Email: suzanne.muscat@mylifcounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (18+)
• Services Offered: Individual, Couples, Family Counselling, Mediation
• Therapies Practiced: EMDR, Narrative, Attachment Focused, Trauma Informed
• Focus: Couples, Parenting, Separation/Divorce, Attachment, PTSD, Trauma Recovery, Anxiety, Workplace Stress, Grounding and Mindfulness
• Language Spoken: English
• Note: Registered Psychotherapist (#004792)

About Suzanne Muscat

Suzanne is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience. She is a graduate of the highly regarded Couple & Family Therapy program at the University of Guelph. Suzanne is also an Associate member of the Ontario Association of Family Mediators. 

Suzanne is extremely skilled working with  adults, couples and families. Her outstanding contributions in the field led to the Hospital for Sick Children awarding her the Elizabeth Manson Award for Clinical Excellence in the Field of Children’s Mental Health in 2016.  

Having worked as a Child Witness Program and Peaceful Alternatives Support Group facilitator for many years, she understands how people are impacted by witnessing or experiencing violence and abuse in their lives. She’s made it her focus to help individuals through the impacts of verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse. These impacts can include anxiety, aggression, sexualized behaviours, depression, and other symptoms of post-traumatic stress.   

Suzanne is also committed to helping families and parents navigate the challenges of divorce, decision making, and parenting time with their children. She helps parents develop the awareness, understanding, and skills necessary to support their children through these major changes in their lives.  

As an experienced marriage and couple’s therapist, Suzanne uses an attachment framework to help partners rebuild a sense of understanding and connection in their relationships. Having worked for years with high conflict couples, she is skilled at helping partners identify and change their negative cycles. Couples can be assured that Suzanne will create the safety and structure needed to work through such challenging issues as betrayal, loss of intimacy, parenting, and communication breakdowns.  

Suzanne also offers trauma-informed mediation to clients who are in the process of separation or divorce. She helps both parties navigate through this stressful life transition with an emphasis on prioritizing mental and emotional well being. Suzanne helps create customized separation and parenting plans to best meet both parties’ unique needs.

Suzanne also enjoys working with individuals and adults through a range of issues including anxiety, relationship issues, depression, trauma, grief and loss. Her extensive knowledge of trauma and abuse in particular helps many adult survivors work through the shame and guilt they can carry later in life. Suzanne’s approach is warm, non-judgmental, and extremely respectful. She views people as experts in their own lives and helps individuals identify the skills, values, and abilities that they can use to regain their peace-of-mind. Suzanne works collaboratively with her clients which means she listens closely to what each individual client needs out of therapy and adjusts her approach accordingly. 

As a mother of two teenagers, and a yellow lab pup, Suzanne can personally relate to the challenges and joys of raising a family. She keeps herself balanced through her passion for yoga and hiking.

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• Email: katherine.schmidt@counselling-guelph.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, CBT, Mindfulness Based Therapies
• Focus: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Grief, Relationships
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist

About Katherine Schmidt

Katherine Schmidt is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology at Western University in London and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology at the University of Guelph.

Katherine completed her internship at King’s University College where she helped individuals struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, anger management, depression, grief, and relationship issues. There she co-facilitating depression and mindfulness groups in addition to grief support groups at St. Joseph’s Hospice in London.

Prior to her internship, Katherine gained valuable experience volunteering as a crisis line worker on the SPECTRA helpline in Brampton.

Katherine draws not only from her professional experience, but also from her personal experience as a client overcoming her anxiety from multiple car accidents. She appreciates how opening up about your struggles and facing your anxiety can be scary at first. Katherine has an amazing ability to help her clients feel at ease, heard, and understood. Her friendly and warm personality helps her clients feel accepted no matter what their issues are.

Katherine draws from a variety of counselling approaches with a special focus on mindfulness based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. These approaches are powerful ways of dealing with overwhelming emotions such as anxiety and, rather than obsessing or avoiding them, finding ways to experience and move past them. Katherine also draws from her affinity with nature and love of animals by helping her clients discover peace-of-mind through their own spiritual relationship to nature.

In her down time, Katherine loves equestrian riding, taking care of her horse, and camping with her family.

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• Email: regina.markle@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Children (12+), Adolescents, Adults
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: CBT, Solution-Focused, Narrative, Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Self-esteem, Stress, Grief and Loss, Child & Adolescent Counselling
• Language Spoken: English
• Note: Registered Social Worker (#833432) 

About Gina Markle, RSW (#833432)

Gina is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.  Over the past 8 years, she’s gained a wide range of experience helping children and adults across both community and hospital settings.  

Gina loves supporting youth 12 and up, and currently works with children and adolescents experiencing acute mental health concerns at Grand River Hospital. She’s able to connect with younger clients and understand their struggles from their own unique points of view whether it’s anxiety, depression, or behavioural issues. Gina appreciates that when a child is suffering, the entire family can be impacted. When working with younger clients, she strives to support parents and caregivers via education, support, and consultation. Thanks to her experience working at Grand River Hospital in the Preschool Diagnostic & Treatment Services, Gina understands when to refer children and youth for further assessment should more serious mental health concerns arise.  

Gina is also experienced working with post-secondary students and a wide range of adults. She understands that seeking counselling can sometimes feel intimidating and difficult to know where, or how to begin. She makes that first step easier thanks to her extremely warm and welcoming personality. She listens carefully to each of her clients to understand what they uniquely need to feel safe and supported. Her training in CBT and solution focused therapies also helps her create achievable goals with her clients to help them get where they want to be. Gina’s clients walk away not only feeling truly heard but also empowered with new coping skills that they can apply long after therapy ends. 

In addition, Gina has specialized experience supporting people who have lost loved ones. Her experience as a bereavement group facilitator at Bereaved Families of Ontario has helped her understand the many ways people experience and work through grief and loss. Gina provides her clients with a safe place to explore the meaning and feelings related to their loss which, in some cases, can include anger, guilt, and despair. Gina helps her clients work through these many layers of grief to eventually arrive at a sense of hope and enduring connection with their lost loved ones. 

Gina is also passionate about supporting individuals who have experienced violence. At the Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services, she helped countless individuals work through the anxiety, self-doubt, and shame that results from physical and emotional abuse. She also appreciates that leaving such relationships often isn’t easy. Gina helps her clients develop the self-awareness, resources, and skills necessary to begin setting healthy boundaries in all relationships, learn how to recognize and respond to mistreatment, and to identify what truly caring and loving relationship can look like.  

In her leisure time, Gina is a jazz and blues singer, and loves to explore and appreciate music of all kinds! She is a nature enthusiast, and can be found hiking, exploring new places, swimming, cooking, doing yoga, catching up on her favourite Netflix shows, and spending time adventuring and connecting with her loved ones.

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• Email: thomas.wright@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (18+)
• Services: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Gottman Method Couples Counselling, Gestalt
• Focus: Depression, Anxiety & Stress, Intimate Relationships & Healthy Sexuality, Grief & Bereavement, Couples & Marriage, Complex Trauma, Addictions
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist #11546

About Thomas Wright

Thomas Wright is a Registered Psychotherapist and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He has an undergraduate degree in Adult Development, Families, and Wellbeing from the University of Guelph and is certified in Concurrent Addictions and Mental Health through the University of Toronto. He received his Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University and completed his internship at MyLife under the supervision of our Clinical Director Mark Nixon, RP #2331.

Since 2010, Thomas has been working at the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo/Wellington on the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team and the Early Psychosis Intervention Team. In his role as a case manager, he continues to support people living with significant mental health and addictions challenges.

Thomas draws from his extensive experience in mental health and two decades of teaching improvisation theatre to help individuals, couples, and families cultivate positive change in their lives. He believes that by exploring the dark spots within ourselves and uncovering our strengths, we’re able to find creative solutions to address the unique challenges we face.

Thomas helps people find the courage to confront life’s challenges, recognizing that we must first become self-aware before seeking a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. He believes this awareness allows us to live a more fulfilling, meaningful, and purposeful life.

Thomas has a calm, creative, and authentic approach. He embraces his clients’ diversity while helping them heal from past trauma, regain confidence and direction during stressful times, and build more fulfilling connections with the people and activities in their lives.

He has experience working with individuals struggling with depression, loss of motivation, mood changes, anxiety, extreme fears, personality issues, and addictions. He has a particular interest in supporting people with complex histories of mental health and addictions, challenges with managing stress and anxiety, and building and repairing intimate relationships.

When working with couples, Thomas recognizes that the demands of life and having a family can pull us in many directions, making it difficult to maintain an intimate connection, feel desire, or find time for each other. He believes in the importance of helping couples rediscover the core experiences that help them rebuild closeness and connection. This includes helping couples get past criticism and defensiveness, find ways to heal broken trust, and learn how to really listen and be there for each other in their day-to-day lives. Thomas is skilled at creating a safe space where couples can work on rekindling their friendship, passion, and genuine desire to know and support each other.

Using a trauma and addictions-informed lens, Thomas leverages such evidence-based approaches as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, psychodrama, Gottman’s couples counselling, and Gestalt therapy.

Thomas was born and raised in Guelph where he now currently lives with his wife and two young children. He is a family man, a passionate friend, and a deep thinker. He is an avid football (soccer) fan and loves live theatre. His capacity and enthusiasm for enduring marathon discussions about the existential thoughts around life, death, and being human are endless. He also enjoys a good laugh about the absurdity and wonder of the human experience.

“I hope you will reach out to meet me and choose not to face your struggles alone. There is always hope; sometimes, it just takes courage to start the conversation.”

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• Email: sandra.karlin@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Gottman Couples Counselling
• Focus: Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Loneliness, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Relationship Loss, Career Changes, Major Life Transitions
• Language Spoken: English, German
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist #12591

About Sandra Karlin

Sandra Karlin is a Registered Psychotherapist and completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Sandra earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minored in Communications Studies and Sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University. She went on to complete her counselling internship at MyLife under the supervision of our Clinical Director Mark Nixon, RP #2331. We invited Sandra to join MyLife as one of our trusted therapists thanks to her proven track record of helping her clients through life’s most difficult challenges.

Sandra is passionate about helping people overcome a range of mental health and life challenges. Over the years, she has gained experience working with adults of all ages and backgrounds. Sandra’s experience providing one-on-one support to individuals at Chartwell Retirement Residences helps her appreciate the importance of her clients’ feeling a sense of connection and understanding at all stages in their lives. Her work at McLennan Speech and Language speech clinic and Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region community centre inspired her to help people overcome loneliness, stress, and to develop ways to build more positive self-concepts and body image.

Sandra also enjoys working with family issues. During her time at the developmental centre KidsAbilty, she saw firsthand the challenges families face in supporting children with special needs. She also gained a deeper understanding of how those with “invisible” disabilities are frequently misunderstood and labeled. She strives to support family members in their efforts to empower their children in realizing their full potential.

Sandra is especially skilled at helping people navigate major life transitions including career changes, entering or leaving school, relationship transitions, and cultural shifts. She understands how these life altering changes can lead to a sense of loss, anxiety, uncertainty, and self-doubt. Sandra helps her clients regain a sense of confidence in who they are by helping them work through the loss, supporting them in facing their fears, and helping them identify their strengths as they rebuild their sense of self.

Sandra is also excited to be working with couples struggling to talk openly about unexpressed feelings, relationship roadblocks and intimacy. Her goal is to help couples grow together instead of feeling alone and at odds. Her training in Gottman Method couples counselling means she’s able to offer structured and practical approaches in improving communication, friendship, and intimacy. Sandra believes that relationships are a cornerstone of living a full life and that being in a healthy relationship supports one’s overall mental health.

In her downtime, Sandra keeps her life in balance through physical activities such as squash, hiking and playing with her chocolate Labrador puppy. She also loves to travel and to experience different cultures as the locals do!

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• Email: alyssa.durigon@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Humanistic, Mindfulness Based, Intersectional Feminist Approach, Anti-oppressive Approach, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method
• Focus: Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Identity Issues, Relationships, Spiritual Struggles, LGBTQ2S+
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #16053

About Alyssa Durigon

Alyssa Durigon is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #16053 and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She earned her Master’s Degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier and is pursuing a PhD program in Expressive Art Therapy. Alyssa completed her internship at MyLife Counselling under the supervision of our clinical manager Emily Hansen. 

Alyssa has experience working with adults and young adults through a range of issues including neurodivergence (ADHD), anxiety, depression, anger, loss of identity, spirituality, relationship issues, chronic pain and queer-related problems. Alyssa deeply considers the unique experiences of her client and takes a harm-reduction approach while developing coping skills and supporting her clients in regaining their confidence. 

Alyssa is also available for couples counselling and is certificated in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (level 1) and the Gottman Method (level 1). Although Alyssa relies on these evidence-based approaches to couples therapy, she also recognizes that many relationships have unique dynamics which are better approached with flexibility and creativity. Alyssa encourages couples to seek deeper connection, re-build trust and explore healing as a team. Alyssa is equipped to support a variety of relationships including open partnership, polyamory and queer identified relationships.

Alyssa takes a humanistic approach in counselling to focus on the unique needs and experiences of an individual. Alyssa prioritizes creating a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their needs and concerns. She supports clients in finding and understanding their identity and their goals while facilitating action towards self-compassion, gratitude, and love. Alyssa takes an anti-oppressive approach to all models of therapy and is skilled in addressing conflict resolution, effective coping strategies and creative problem solving. She also includes the arts in therapy and values the evidence-based research which supports the arts as tools for healing. Alyssa continues to study expressive arts therapy and is eager to learn, share and explore holistic wellness with clients.  As a yoga and meditation instructor, Alyssa is also passionate about mindfulness-based exercises. She has gained immense experience in guiding these practices and enjoys supporting clients in finding emotions within the body. Alyssa’s experience in connecting the mind, body and spirit often helps clients explore healing in a new way. 

Alyssa understands the importance of community engagement and spiritual exploration. Her educational background and personal experiences lend a strong foundation for individuals seeking support in their alternative spiritual journey.  

Alyssa also has experience with chronic pain and supports individuals navigating challenges related to their condition. She understands the logistical, mental, and emotional difficulties that can accompany chronic pain and disability. Alyssa helps individuals regain a sense of strength and identity after diagnoses and establish confidence in vocalizing their needs.

As a member of the queer community, Alyssa is interested in working with individuals who are seeking support from a fellow community member. Alyssa has studied queer theory and is equipped to navigate complex topics relating to one’s identity. Alyssa is an advocate for queer inclusion, representation, and diversity. She aims to support individuals through affirmation therapy and intersectional feminist approaches. Alyssa is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey of self-compassion and facilitates strength and confidence in claiming one’s identity.

In her personal life, Alyssa enjoys engaging with creative projects and exploring artistic mediums. She regularly attends yoga and meditation sessions as well as teaches classes in the community. Alyssa is passionate about cooking, spending time in nature and connecting with friends and family. 

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• Email: jenn.greenwood@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Person-Centered, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution-Focused, Trauma-Informed, Mindfulness, Emotion-Focused Therapy
• Focus: Anxiety and Depression, Substance Use, Life Transitions, Trauma, Self-Confidence and Esteem, Shame
• Language Spoken: English
• Info: Supervised Counselling Intern – Reduced Rates Available (Individuals: $80/hr)

About Jenn Greenwood

Jenn Greenwood is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association student member. Jenn is currently acquiring her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and is completing her internship at MyLife Counselling under the supervision of Emily Hansen. Jenn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Comparative Literature and Civilization from the University of Western Ontario.

Passionate about the value of connection, the importance of the therapeutic relationship, and the freedom to be yourself, Jenn offers a genuine, warm, down-to-earth presence and a compassionate space to explore life’s challenges. Jenn has spent a decade working from a harm reduction lens as an Outreach Worker in the Guelph community, supporting those experiencing homelessness and living with complex addiction and mental health issues. Jenn’s experience at various community agencies has given her opportunities to support individuals through a range of issues, such as emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-esteem, substance use, and life transitions. Jenn’s professional and personal experience gives her a robust understanding of the importance of respect, empathy, and understanding in providing holistic, individualized, and person-centered care. Working from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and non-stigmatizing lens, Jenn believes that how we do is often more impactful than what we do.

Jenn aims to create a non-judgmental, safe space for clients to experience connection, explore challenges and strengths, and foster healthy changes based on their unique goals. Jenn trusts in the transformational power of walking alongside clients in their journey to empowerment, personal growth, and resiliency.

A range of evidence-based therapeutic theories informs Jenn’s approach, including Humanistic, Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Jenn understands how difficult it can be to seek help and commits to working together to find the path toward wellness that fits the individual client.

In her personal life, Jenn recharges through her close connections to family and friends, enjoys yoga, walks in nature with her dog, and travelling to fill her cup. Her favorite humans to spend time with are her niece and nephew, who keep her young and on her toes.

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• Email: shannon.hannah@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults & Youth (14+)
• Services Offered: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT for Couples and Individuals), Narrative, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Focus: Couples, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Self-Esteem, 2SLGBTQIA+
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17248

About Shannon Hannah

Shannon (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17248 and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She earned her Master’s degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Prior to pursuing her graduate degree, Shannon supported women and non-binary people experiencing intimate partner violence through her work on crisis lines and co-facilitating a support group for older women experiencing isolation. These experiences, along with Shannon’s own healing journey and personal therapy, fuelled her deep belief in the inherent resilience within each person and the transformative power of human connection.

In addition to individual therapy, Shannon is passionate about supporting couples and people in relationships. Shannon believes in the power of relationships to foster growth and healing. She is certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (level 1) which she draws upon to help guide couples towards meaningful change. Shannon can help address relationship issues such as communication, intimacy and life transitions with care and sensitivity. By identifying and addressing underlying patterns of interaction and emotional responses, Shannon assists couples in uncovering the root causes of conflict and disconnection. In your sessions with Shannon, she will work collaboratively with you as she guides you through exploring and expressing your emotions and needs in a safe and supportive environment. Alongside you and your partner(s), therapeutic sessions with Shannon will become a space of collaboration where you will work towards building stronger bonds, enhancing communication, and fostering mutual empathy and support.

Whether Shannon is working with individuals or couples, she emphasizes collaboration, walking alongside her clients as they explore their emotions and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Shannon considers self-compassion and acceptance as key principles that guide her therapeutic work with clients. In sessions with Shannon, you can expect to explore and develop understanding for the parts of yourself that you may find difficult to embrace—those parts that evoke feelings of shame, anger, or a sense of needing to be “fixed.” Shannon aims to help clients foster a relationship with themselves characterized by curiosity, acceptance, and self-compassion. She provides a warm, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment, supporting you as you learn to extend the same kindness to yourself. In therapy sessions you may be guided through various mindfulness exercises such as breathwork or body scans that aid in emotional regulation and a deeper connection with your internal world.

Grounded in an intersectional approach, Shannon is committed to cultivating safe, inclusive spaces that honour diverse identities and lived experiences. Shannon views the world through a feminist and anti-oppressive lens, she is dedicated to working with youth, queer and transgender people, family members of queer and transgender people, and individuals struggling with trauma and shame.

Shannon takes an integrative and client-centred approach to her therapeutic work. She draws from a variety of therapeutic modalities including internal family systems therapy, emotion-focused therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and dialectical behavioural therapy. She prioritizes creating a comfortable and accessible therapeutic space and takes the time to understand what makes you feel at ease during sessions. Her office is equipped with fidget toys and floor cushions, all available for use at any point during your session.

Outside of the therapy office you can find Shannon searching for treasures at a thrift store, taking a yoga class, watching a good show, and spending time with friends and family.

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• Email: emily.mctier@mylifecounselling.ca

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• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Student Issues, Neurodivergence, Life Transitions, Relationships
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17763

About Emily McTier

Emily McTier is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17763 and a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She is pursuing her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and previously completed her Bachelors of Applied Science at the University of Guelph. Emily is currently completing her internship at MyLife Counselling under the supervision of Katherine Schmidt. She is happy to provide a reduced rate to make therapy more accessible to the community.

Emily has extensive experience supporting adults across a number of helping  settings. She understands that all people, regardless of their backgrounds, can reach a point in their lives when they need extra support. Emily meets people where they are at and helps her clients find hope again when they otherwise feel alone and lost. Whether it’s helping her clients work their way out from the depths of depression or the spiral of anxiety, she starts by helping her clients first feel deeply seen and understood. Emily is especially skilled at helping her clients develop deeper insight into why their coping strategies might not be working and to explore more helpful ways of thinking, feeling, and being in the world.

Emily’s current passion includes supporting students adjusting to college and university life. She understand the unique challenges students face during this pivotal time. Her empathetic approach fosters a safe and non-judgmental space where students can explore their thoughts and feelings. She combine evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of increased academic pressures, identity exploration, personal growth and social dynamics. She aims to empower students to navigate their journeys, build resilience, and thrive both academically and personally. This includes working on managing general stress, anxiety, and the myriad of transitions that come with school life.

Emily’s own personal healing journey has helped her appreciate therapy’s value as a tool to support and guide her during challenging times. She’s now inspired to be there for others and see them through such difficulties as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, student issues, and relationship challenges.

Emily uses a client-centred and integrative approach to her work, drawing on a variety of therapeutic modalities such as internal family systems, cognitive-behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.

Emily is at her own best when she’s living a well-rounded healthy lifestyle. Outside of the therapy office you can find her taking part in fitness classes, hiking, and spending time with loved ones.

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• Email: emily.markes@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, Addiction, and Stress Management
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #14891

About Emily Tibljas

Emily Tibljas is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and earned her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She completed her internship with MyLife counselling under the Supervision of our Clinical Manager Emily Hansen.

Emily completed her BA in Psychology from the University of Guelph, then went on to complete a post graduate certificate in Addictions and Mental Health from Humber College. She is passionate about helping people find balance in their overall life and wellbeing. By working from a person-centred and empathic approach, Emily helps clients feel safe to discover and be their authentic self throughout each meeting.

Emily began working in the field with Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres, and then continued on to Stonehenge Therapeutic Community. She supported individuals to make changes to their substance use, meet their goals, and develop productive coping strategies.

With experience supporting folks from all walks of life, Emily looks forward to working with young adults and adults across a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, substance use, stress management and emotion regulation, and any life transitions.

Cannabis use has become more accessible and accepted which can lead to uncertainties around habits and complicated emotions. Emily helps clients gain an understanding of their cannabis (or other) substance use, empowers them to determine the goals they want to achieve, and walks alongside clients as they begin their journey towards change.

Emily is also ready to help you through challenging life transitions. Whether a relationship has ended or just begun, or a new chapter of your life is approaching, Emily strives to help clients stay grounded in their values to ensure they feel confident and supported in whichever direction they choose to take. She uses a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach throughout her work to create meaningful and positive connections with each of her clients.

Emily honours the unique perspective each individual brings into the space and draws from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy to provide individualized support for every client. She demonstrates authenticity and compassion, and values fostering a strong therapeutic relationship. Emily understands how difficult it can be to talk about how you’re feeling and she strives to create a safe, nonjudgemental space for anyone she works with.

Outside of the office, Emily is likely spending time outdoors, drinking coffee with her partner of 7 years, accompanied by their 3 dogs. Other activities she values include yoga, candle-making, and spending time with her family and friends.

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• Email: paula.eagles@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Person Centered, Adlerian (Psychodynamic, Relational, Social), Trauma-focused treatments, Internal Family Systems, CBT, CPT, DBT, Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused, Somatic, NLP, Experiential, Narrative Therapy, Strengths-Based, Mindfulness-Based Therapies
• Focus: Relationships, Complex Trauma & PTSD, Anxiety, Vehicular Accident Recovery, Depression, Existential/Spiritual concerns, HSPs (Highly Sensitive People)
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (#9196)

About Paula Eagles

Paula is a Registered Psychotherapist and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. In 2016, nearly three decades after completing her B.A. in Psychology-Neuroscience at Laurentian University, Paula returned to academia and completed her master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at Adler Graduate Professional School.

Paula brings a warm, compassionate, friendly, and engaging style that is client-centered and collaborative. As a mature and eclectic individual, she imbues a natural sense of ease and adventure into her therapy sessions. Paula is committed to creating a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are supported, honored, and encouraged to freely explore all areas of concern. Paula helps her clients turn insights into action as they create new lifestyle choices and healthy beliefs about themselves, their relationship with others, and their place in the world.

Paula is especially interested in working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are experiencing the effects of trauma, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions. Paula’s clinical training and experience working with Psychologists and assisting with psychological assessments also helps her identify issues requiring specialized supports, such as ADHD, learning disabilities, Autism/Asperger’s, and serious mental health issues.

Over the past few years, Paula has provided specialized treatment for clients experiencing PTSD and complex trauma. She has helped these clients work through a variety of concerns including occupational stress, secondary trauma and compassion fatigue, childhood trauma/abuse, grief and loss, adjustment issues, substance use, phobias, and the impacts of motor vehicle accidents (MVA) including chronic pain and traumatic brain injury. Paula also draws from her own life experience, as she has worked through the effects of childhood trauma, parental divorce and family estrangements, tragic losses of loved ones, chronic pain, and the physical and emotional effects of multiple car accidents.

While many clients choose to work on singular issues, like developing more effective coping strategies or interpersonal skills, others search for deeper answers in pursuit of their authentic selves. Paula is especially keen on helping individuals who are struggling with issues related to personal identity, belonging, life satisfaction, and existential-spiritual concerns. To help these clients work toward deeper insights and a more transformative experience, she uses several experiential techniques that involve visualizations, metaphors, archetypes, and dreams. She also has a special interest in working with people who are “highly sensitive” or empathic.  As a “highly sensitive person” herself, Paula understands the unique struggles that often accompany this set of personality traits.

As a life-long learner who thrives on personal growth, Paula brings a wealth of life experience to her work as a psychotherapist. Her previous ventures include a career as a Correctional Officer with young offenders, owning/operating two businesses (a multi-faceted holistic-metaphysical business and a small fine arts/design business), work in psychometric testing, workshop facilitation, and creative activities including theatre arts (acting, directing, etc.). Through her work and extensive practicum placements (1000+ hours) Paula has had the privilege of engaging with a wide range of culturally diverse clients, from young children to older adults. She has worked in a variety of settings, including private practice clinics (psychology and integrative health), self-employed retail/clinic, correctional facilities, and academic and occupational settings (on-site testing).

Outside the office, Paula enjoys spending time with her husband of 25 years and their highly social cat. She loves to socialize with friends and family, which usually involves lively and deep discussions about the state of humanity and the world at large, or the odd game of Scrabble. Otherwise, her interests involve creative and spiritual (non-denominational) activities, writing poetry when inspiration strikes, holistic healing, home renovations and gardening, and indulging in “good TV” on endless topics.

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• Email: debbie.callahan@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults, Youth (6+)
• Services Offered: Individuals & Families
• Therapies Practiced: Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Child Therapies
• Focus: Anxiety, Relationships, Parenting, Grief & Loss, Children’s Issues
• Language Spoken: English
• Note: Registered Social Worker (#822907)

About Debbie Callahan, RSW (#822907)

Debbie Callahan is a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. She completed her Master of Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland and has since worked extensively across community agencies and hospitals across Canada.

Debbie loves working closely with both adults and youth (ages 6 and up) struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, parenting, and behavioural issues. Clients would describe Debbie as friendly, grounded, and easy to talk to. She has a special way of connecting with youth and helping them feel safe enough to open up. Debbie draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and child specific therapies.

Debbie has worked in a wide variety of helping settings including community youth corrections, hospitals, and mobile crisis teams. In addition to her work at MyLife, she also provides therapy and counselling to children and adolescents experiencing acute mental health crises at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener. Debbie’s in-depth experience means she’s able to confidently guide her clients through the most challenging of issues.

Debbie joined MyLife with a goal of helping families and youth prevent problems before they spiral into crises. She does this by helping her clients develop the awareness and skills necessary to deal with challenges as they arise. Debbie is committed to helping adults and youth thrive in their relationships with their peers, loved ones, schools, and communities. Debbie also draws from her personal journey through grief and understands the complexity of issues that arise from loss. She appreciates the importance of having support during these times.

Families can also rest assured that Debbie is skilled at providing assessments that can help identify issues requiring specialized supports. This is important if the youth she’s working with may be struggling with undiagnosed conditions such as ADHD, Autism/Asperger’s, or serious mental health issues. Debbie believes it’s important to join with families in helping them find the extra care they may need.

In her spare time, Debbie enjoys travelling, decorating, gardening, exercising, going to the beach and hanging with friends and family.

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• Email: alessia.morrell@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services Offered: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Focus: First Responders, Trauma, Domestic Violence, Relationships, Chronic Illness, Anxiety, Addiction
• Language Spoken: English
• Note: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (#009545)

About Alessia Morrell

Alessia is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Master’s in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University and completed her eight month internship at MyLife Counselling under the direct supervision of our Director Mark Nixon. Alessia was so well liked by her clients and colleagues that we insisted she return as a Registered Psychotherapist at MyLife!

Alessia is passionate about helping people struggling with anxiety, depression, addictions and chronic pain. She knows first-hand the toll that anxiety and chronic illness can take in a person’s life. Having worked on overcoming her own severe anxiety and chronic pain, Alessia draws from both her personal experience and professional training in helping others.

Alessia is incredibly warm, accepting, and encouraging in her work with clients. She draws from a variety of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Working with Alessia means not only will you feel accepted and understood, she’ll help you develop concrete skills to help improve your mental health and relationships.

Alessia has worked extensively in the field of mental health over the past 12 years. At the Chatham Women’s Emergency Shelter, she supported survivors of domestic violence and understands the unique challenges involved in rebuilding a life after abuse. At the Brenda Stratford Society, Alessia worked at a progressive housing program helping people address financial barriers and provided counselling for domestic violence and mental health.

Alessia is also highly experienced working with addictions with both adults and youth. At the Aventa Treatment Foundation in Calgary, she was both a front-line counsellor and Team Lead responsible for supporting women and youth working through a variety of addictions in a residential treatment setting. She helped individuals learn the life skills necessary to build and maintain their recovery.

Alessia also enjoys working with family issues. During her time at Closer to Home Community Services, she provided in-home support for at risk families who were involved with Child Services. She implemented the Teaching Family Model to help families gain additional parenting skills and manage family crises.

In her downtime, Alessia keeps her life in balance through creative activities such as acrylic painting and card making. Part of her self-care includes her love of comedy and maintaining a healthy sense of humour!

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• Email: stuart.cameron@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy
• Focus: Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationships, Stress, Major Life Transitions, Existential Issues
• Language Spoken: English,
• Insurance Info: Registered Social Worker #831697

About Stuart Cameron

We’re excited to welcome Stuart Cameron as our latest therapist joining MyLife in January 2023! Stuart is a Registered Social Worker and Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. He completed his Master of Social Work at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto and graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Guelph.

Stuart was born and raised in Guelph and has a lifelong interest in the human experience. He has experience working with a wide range of populations across different sectors including child and youth mental health, addictions, cognitive disabilities, corrections, and child protection.

Stuart also has a passion working with young adults and professionals to help guide them through challenges such as social anxiety, career changes, drug and alcohol addictions, and issues with identity. Stuart is described by his clients as having a warm, calm, and welcoming demeanour. He strives to make clients comfortable early on in treatment, which helps allow clients to open up, share, and work through some of their more difficult thoughts and feelings

At the age of 21, Stuart began his own recovery journey from alcohol and substance abuse/addiction and he continues his sobriety work today. Stuart strongly believes in the importance of support for recovery and has both been sponsored and been a sponsor for many years, in a non-denominational setting. He specialises in empowering individuals to find their own strength and become more self-reliant, away from their addictions.

Stuart draws from several theoretical frameworks to guide his work including cognitive behavioural therapy, existential therapy, person centred therapy, and narrative therapy.

In his spare time, Stuart enjoys spending quality time with his wife and young daughter, thru-hiking, web development, esports, and mountain biking.

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• Email: alexander.maclean@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services Offered: Individual & Couples/Relationship Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Person Centered, Existential, Gottman Method, Mindfulness
• Focus: Anxiety, Sex and Sexuality, LGBTQ2S+, Identity, Existential Issues, Transition Support
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist #11815

About Alexander (Sandy) Maclean

Sandy is a Registered Psychotherapist and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. He received a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Guelph and completed his Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. We’re excited to have Sandy return to MyLife after completing his internship with us under the supervision of our Clinical Director Mark Nixon.

Sandy is most interested in acting as a guide helping people gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their identities and what is meaningful to them rather than only focusing on what is wrong or “disordered.” Sandy can put himself in his clients’ shoes thanks to his personal therapy experiences over his life for his learning disorder, depression, and trauma. Although much of his own therapy was helpful, much of it wasn’t and he strives to learn how better to relate to his clients through those negative experiences.

As a queer identifying therapist Sandy finds it particularly meaningful working with other individuals from the traditionally underserved LGBTQ+ communities. He has often struggled to find therapists for himself who can relate to that cultural experience and hopes to help others feel more heard and understood through that shared space.

Sandy is particularly passionate about helping people develop a stronger sense of self focusing on issues of identity and meaning; most especially around sexuality and gender. Sandy believes that one of the primary ways we do this is through our relationships with other people. He primarily works with relationships on issues related to sex, sexuality, kink, nonmonogamy, and communication to strengthen connections and intimacy. His specialized training in Gottman relationship therapy means he’s capable of creating a safe and constructive space for people in relationships to explore these often fraught and difficult topics.

In his down time, Sandy is a voracious reader of superhero comics (Nightwing and Superman are personal favorites) and genre fiction, works of philosophy, and whatever new therapy he is trying to learn. He also delights in table top games like D&D and is an avid rock climber.

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• Email: lauren.mcginty@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Person Centred, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Gottman Method Couples Counselling
• Focus: Anxiety, Over-thinking, Decision Making, Self-Confidence, Body Image, Shame, Existential Issues, LGBTQ2S+, Identity, Boundaries, High-Performance Individuals, Grief
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #14579

About Lauren McGinty

Lauren is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #14579 and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She earned her Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and completed her internship at MyLife under the supervision of MyLife’s Clinical Director Mark Nixon.

Coming from a non-traditional psych background, Lauren has a range of unique life experiences from which to draw from and relate to. From competing across North America as an equestrian, working and studying at the comedy world’s iconic Second City, and acting in television and stage while in a metal band, she understands the demands of a high-performance lifestyle, and the challenges and delights of relating to a wide range of personalities.

Resonating with the universal nature of existential philosophy, Lauren draws from a range of therapeutic modalities to have the best fitting tools for each client’s specific needs. She also takes a relational peer-based approach having completed CMHA’s Foundations of Peer Support and Skills for Safer Living, drawing from her own experiences with mental health challenges and the systems around it. She loves working with individuals who are challenging and/or deconstructing their experience of the status quo.

Lauren works from a holistic and strength-based approach. She strives to understand an individual’s unique meaning making, resulting perspectives, experiences, and values. Sessions leverage one’s natural talents and abilities even further, developing skills and addressing needs as they come up. She draws from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to enhance her clients’ coping, emotional regulation skills, and purpose building. Lauren isn’t afraid to dive in deep and meet all the parts of a person, finding and following feelings with compassion and curiosity (Gestalt/Internal Family Systems).

Lauren knows therapy can be hard, but it shouldn’t be scary. She often filters sessions through an artist’s lens, taking great inspiration from Maya Angelou’s quote: “People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” She meets clients as an excited, educated, willing peer, content to meet you “where you’re at” and find out where you want to go, and how you want to get there! She’ll note that not knowing is okay too.

Lauren enjoys working with partners wanting to make a good thing even better. She has completed her Level 1 clinical training in Gottman Method couples therapy, pulls from attachment-based Emotions Focused Therapy, and is both poly and trauma informed. She helps create a safe space for folks to explore their thoughts, feelings, and goals, collaboratively and compassionately coming up with tailored solutions to unique challenges. She additionally offers a preventative approach, refining and building resilience in relationships, encouraging calm connection and communication that feels more sustainable and in alignment with one’s values.

When Lauren isn’t in the office, she’s likely in rehearsals for something… jamming or performing with her band, in a musical, on set, seeing a comedy show, falling down a research rabbit hole, knitting socks and sweaters, dancing up a storm, or on a trail ride enjoying the forest or your favourite farmer’s field.

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• Email: marina.daif@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (18+)
• Services Offered: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Mindfulness, Person Centered
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Couples & Marriage, Addictions
• Language Spoken: English, Arabic
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) (#11207) (Note: Not eligible for Psychologist coverage at this time.)

About Marina Daif

Marina is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at York University and her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She completed her internship at MyLife Counselling under the supervision of our Clinical Director Mark Nixon. Marina had such positive feedback from her clients that we insisted she join MyLife as one our full-time therapists! Marina works with both individuals and couples and provides counselling in both English and Arabic.

Marina brings a wealth of experience and compassion to her work with clients. As a Special Needs Service Provider at the Canadian Coptic Centre, she volunteered alongside mental health professionals and spiritual leaders for over five years. She supported people struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, body-image, religion and culture-related issues. As a Behavioural Counsellor at Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, Marina helped adult residents struggling with substance use and addictions work towards developing healthy and sober lives. Marina is grateful and inspired by the personal stories of change and hope that people shared with her over the years. 

Marina’s compassion for her clients also stems from the work she has done in improving her own mental health. As a person who experienced bullying, low self-esteem, self-criticism, and anxiety early in life, Marina understands the negative spiral that can lead to feeling alone and isolated. Marina came to appreciate the help she received and how she was able to develop her own genuine sense of self-compassion and self-acceptance. Thanks to her own experience, Marina is able to help her clients feel safe, supported, and understood as they work towards developing their own self-compassion - a key trait that she believes helps people heal and create happier and more wholesome lives.  

Marina also loves working with couples in helping them rebuild their sense of friendship, connection, and closeness. Her specialized training in Gottman Couples Counselling helps her guide couples in learning effective communication strategies, understanding each other’s deeper needs, and building healthier relationship habits.  

Marina’s training also includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Marina regularly invites clients to share their experience of progress and satisfaction with their therapy so that she can better meet her clients’ needs.  

Marina is an enthusiastic advocate for health and fitness and appreciates the powerful connection between physical health and mental health. She enjoys exercising and loves spending time outdoors by going on walks, hikes, and bike rides. Marina also cherishes the quality time she spends with her loved ones and believes in the importance of maintaining her relationships no matter how busy her life gets. 

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• Email: eve.tesluk@counselling-guelph.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults, Youth (11-15)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced:Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectial Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused, Art Therapy
• Focus: Anxiety, Panic, Depression, Grief, Trauma, Eating Disorders, Postpartum Issues
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist

About Eve Tesluk

Eve is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She’s also the co-founder of MyLife Counselling.

Eve graduated from the University of Guelph in Psychology and Fine Arts and went on to complete her advanced Art Therapy training through the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. Eve’s research focused on developing group psychotherapy programs to help people with eating disorders and youth experiencing early psychosis.

Eve has had a wide range of internship experiences including working closely with Esquimalt and Songhees Nation Aboriginal children, in-patient youth at Queen Alexandra Hospital, and designing therapy groups for individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS at the Vancouver Island’s People with HIV/AIDS Society. Most recently, Eve collaborated with McMaster University to develop art-based training to help foster empathic response in medical students.

Eve has always been a strong advocate for people experiencing mental health issues. She’s worked extensively with the Canadian Mental Health Association supporting adults and youth in the community. As a past crisis line worker, she’s highly experienced in helping people from all walks of life struggling with the effects of trauma, loss, and addiction.

Eve also knows what it’s like to be both a client and a therapist. She has struggled and learned a great deal from overcoming her own severe anxiety and panic attacks. Most recently, she worked on overcoming post-partum anxiety and depression after the birth of her first child. Since then, she’s played an active role in the community working with the Ontario Early Years Centre and educating other mothers about the importance of reaching out for help for post-partum mood disorders.

Eve’s unique training in a range of therapies helps her clients express themselves in ways that sometimes words fail to do. Clients describe Eve as easy to talk to, grounded, and highly empathic.

Eve uses a range of effective counselling models including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Art Psychotherapy. She’s also completed advanced training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy through the University of Toronto School of Social Work.

In addition to helping adults and youth through anxiety, panic, depression and relationship issues, Eve has extensive experience helping people struggling with negative body-images, eating disorders, and dealing with the challenges of parenthood.

When she’s not in the office, Eve is an avid lover of nature. She always looks forward to family adventures hiking, skiing, and exploring the outdoors.

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• Email: deb.mcnally@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services Offered: Individual Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: CBT, ACT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapies
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Relationships, Addiction
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Social Worker (#832938)

About Deb McNally

Deb McNally is a Registered Social Worker and member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She completed her Master of Social Work Degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario.

Deb works closely with both adults and youth (16+) and provides individual counselling for a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships and addiction.

Deb has a friendly and calm presence that makes it easy to share your story with her. Her approach to counselling includes listening carefully to what you need as a client and finding a therapeutic approach that works for you. Deb is thankful for the help she’s received from others in managing her own anxiety and understands the courage it takes to reach out for support.

Deb draws from a variety of counselling approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Trauma Informed practices.

Deb has worked with a wide range of people from multiple communities across Ontario. As a Front-Line Counsellor and Case Worker in Sioux Lookout, she provided crisis intervention and mental health planning for women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples. Deb later gained valuable experience at the University of Waterloo as a counsellor working with university students dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. At the Oxford-Elgin Child Youth Centre in Woodstock, Deb provided counselling to youth and families dealing with anxiety, trauma, self-harm, ADHD, sexuality, and grief. She helped individuals cope with bullying, victimization, and worked on improving their self-esteem through assertiveness skills, emotional regulation, and time management.

Deb has an incredible knowledge of community resources and how to navigate Guelph’s mental health system thanks to her experience as a Service Coordinator at the Canadian Mental Health Associations’ Here 24/7 telephone service.

In addition to her work at MyLife Counselling in Guelph, Deb is also a counsellor at the University of Guelph. She works closely with students helping them address their mental health needs while adjusting to the demands of school and living away from home.

In her spare time, Deb enjoys relaxing with her cat, reading, spending time with close friends, her eight nieces and nephews, and hiking by any body of water she can find!

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• Email: alia.ziesman@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults (16+)
• Services: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Person Centred, Attachment Theory, Trauma Informed, Strengths Based, Narrative
• Focus: Anxiety, Grief, Postpartum Issues, Trauma, Depression, Relationships, Marriage
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist #13220

About Alia Ziesman

Alia Ziesman is a Registered Psychotherapist #13220 and member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Guelph in addition to her Master’s in International Development and Sociology. Alia went on to complete her second Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. Alia has 12 years of nonprofit work experience as well as 15 years of experience volunteering in her community with diverse populations, including newcomers and refugees. Since 2012, she has served on the Leadership Council for the Guelph-Wellington Local Immigration Partnership and has previously volunteered with Women in Crisis, United Way, and Immigrant Services.

While living abroad for several years, Alia realized her passion for social justice was rooted in helping the individual. This understanding led her to pursue a career as a psychotherapist. As someone who has attended therapy for more than 20+ years, she knows it is challenging to be vulnerable with another person. As a mother, she also understands the challenges and changes of becoming of a parent which has inspired her to help other women through pregnancy, postpartum, and all steps of motherhood. Drawing from her own experience with traumatic loss, she will meet you where you are and guide you through your own grief. Regardless of the issue, Alia will always provide you with a non-judgmental, trustworthy, supportive, and professional space where you can be yourself.

Alia can help you identify and better understand your thoughts, experiences, and relationships to help you feel more empowered and live your fullest life. Through mindfulness, she’s able to help you get out of your head and into the present moment, which can help you worry less and appreciate the little moments in life. You will also laugh, as Alia believes therapy can often be an enjoyable experience! Her integrative approach combines four modalities: person-centred, narrative therapy, attachment theory, and strengths-based to ensure you receive personalized care.

Alia is also passionate about helping couples who are struggling with conflict, communication, connection, and intimacy. Her specialized training in couples counselling means she is able to provide you with the guidance and direction you need to start understanding each other, increase your sense of intimacy, and re-establish any trust that may been lost in your relationship.

Alia views life as an ocean with waves that rise and fall and believes we all need support during these ebbs and flows. With time, patience, and dedication, therapy can be a powerful experience.Outside of work, Alia can be found eating, cooking, or dreaming of her next meal, traveling, reading, playing board games or soccer (very competitively), petting random dogs, or spending time with her family, including her elderly dog Paco (love of her life). Alia looks forward to working with you.

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• Email: chris.cebulski@mylifecounselling.ca

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• Populations Served: Adults (18+)
• Services Offered: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ACT
• Focus: Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Couples, Relationships, Grief & Loss
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #10367 and Eligible for Plans Requiring a Psychologist

About Chris Cebulski

Chris received his Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo and his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. He completed his internship at MyLife Counselling under the supervision of our Clinical Director Mark Nixon. We invited Chris to join our team because of his passion to help clients and his dedication to excellence in his practice.

Individual clients and couples would describe Chris as having a calming and grounding presence. He is deeply committed to helping clients not only feel supported and understood, but also find better ways to manage and overcome anxiety, depression, self-worth, and relationship issues. Having spent a great deal of time discovering his own personal values and meaning in life, Chris also helps clients connect with their true selves and navigate existential concerns. It is through his own journey with overcoming self-doubt, low confidence, and anxiety that Chris was drawn to the practice of psychotherapy. He understands how draining and consuming it can be when we get caught up in our problematic thoughts and feelings. Chris is a firm believer that if we can change the way we relate to our inner experiences, we can focus our energy on moving our lives in a valued direction.

Chris has accumulated a wide range of experience working with people across a variety of mental health settings. As a Behavioural Counsellor at Stonehenge Therapeutic Community and Addictions Counsellor with the Portage Drug Rehabilitation Centre in Elora, Chris has gained profound empathy and skill in helping adults and youth struggling with addiction and mental health issues. As a Residential Counsellor at WAYS, Chris supported a wide variety of youth with mental health, relationship, and addictions-related issues. Chris is also a member of 7 Cups of Therapy, which is the world’s largest online emotional support system offering individuals one-on-one chat-based mental health support for anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.

As a volunteer Emergency Unit Supervisor at Grand River Hospital, Chris gained valuable experience providing crisis support and assistance to Emergency staff, individuals, and families. As a Mental Health Unit Creative Therapy Leader at the same hospital, Chris helped people make meaning of their unique experiences through therapeutic art activities. Chris also volunteered with Family and Children Services as a Mentor to at-risk youth and lead activities that helped them develop more positive self-concepts and self-esteem. These experiences have shaped Chris as a human being and guide his practice of providing a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental therapeutic space for clients.

Chris is trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and is a candidate for certificates in Addictions and Mindfulness training at Wilfred Laurier University.

Chris is interested in Existential and Buddhist philosophy and has an innate curiosity about the ups and downs of life and what bring each of us meaning. Additionally, Chris engages in regular meditation practice, which has influenced his therapeutic approach. He winds down by spending quality time with family and his partner of 5 years. He is passionate about all things outdoors and is an advocate for the healing power of nature. Chris enjoys long-distance running, hiking, and archery.

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• Extension: 103
• Email: mandy.cunnington@counselling-guelph.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults
• Services Offered: Individual & Couples Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Existential Analysis, CBT, Person Centered, Gestalt, Narrative
• Focus: Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Childhood Abuse, Pet-loss, Addictions, Caregiver Burnout
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist

About Mandy Cunnigton

Mandy is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health. She is a registered member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and holds a diploma in counselling from the Vancouver College of Counsellor Training.

Mandy was born and raised in Guelph and traveled to Vancouver, BC to complete specialized training in counselling. Mandy helped develop the Guelph Crisis Line in its early days and went on to provide support to people in distress for six years. She’s helped people struggling with sexual abuse, addictions, depression, anxiety, suicide, victims of crime, homelessness, trauma, and loss. Mandy’s work as an addictions counsellor at the Phoenix Society in Vancouver has also prepared her to deal with the realities and impacts of addiction on individuals and their families.

Mandy has a special interest in supporting individuals struggling with grief and loss. In particular, she’s known for her experience in helping people through such unacknowledged losses as pet loss. She helped develop some of the first pet loss support groups in Vancouver and collaborated with veterinarians in the area to help their clients cope with the pain and grief of losing their animal companions. Mandy also specializes in working closely with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She’s helped many people through the shame, anger, sadness and guilt that survivors often struggle with years after the abuse.

Mandy also knows first-hand the reality of loss and abuse. She’s faced the difficult journey of supporting a parent through a terminal cancer diagnosis. As a passionate animal lover, she’s cared for a number of pets over her lifetime and dealt with the grief and loss that is part of loving them. Mandy is also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and understands the courage it takes to start healing from the past.

Mandy draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She has specialized training in Gestalt Therapy and Existential Analysis.

Clients describe Mandy as incredibly compassionate, attuned, and welcoming. With her advanced training in Existential Analysis, she helps clients face the challenges in their lives head on and discover new ways of overcoming them. In working with Mandy, you’ll get to the root of your issues instead of just sticking to the surface.

Mandy is currently the devoted parent of a 9-year-old dachshund named Zeus who delights in warming his belly near fireplaces and chewing pillows of any kinds. When Mandy isn’t in the office, you’ll find her scrap-booking and being tirelessly silly with her nieces and nephews!

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• Extension: 114
• Email: erin.barr@mylifecounselling.ca

My Background

• Populations Served: Adults, Children (5 and up)
• Services Offered: Individual & Family Counselling
• Therapies Practiced: Trauma Informed, Narrative, DBT, Art Therapy, Emotion Focused
• Focus:Attachment Trauma, Sexual Trauma, Parenting Support, Family Therapy, Self-Worth, Anxiety
• Language Spoken: English
• Insurance Info: Registered Psychotherapist (#002498)

About Erin Barr, RP

Erin Barr (she-her) is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience. She completed her Master’s of Therapy from the University of Illinois-Chicago and has since worked in Canada over the past 14 years with a variety of organizations.

Erin works closely with both adults and youth (5 and up) and offers counselling for individuals, parents, and families. She has an abundance of experience working with people struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and trauma. Erin is extremely warm and down-to-earth with clients. She draws from a variety of therapeutic approaches including specialized training in Trauma Informed Therapy, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Art Therapy.

Diversity and equity within all spaces is a passion of Erin’s. She actively seeks opportunities to develop knowledge and skills to support conversations with people who have experienced oppression and discrimination in a safe, open, and collaborative way.  

For the past 12 years, Erin has helped Deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, and families dealing with mental health issues through the PAH program in Milton, Ontario. As a Child and Family Therapist, she provided individual, family and group therapy using a strengths-based perspective. At New Leaf Psychology Centre in Milton, she also facilitated Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) educational and support groups for parents whose children were in a DBT program.

Erin is a strong advocate of survivors of sexual trauma. She provides a safe place to process the sadness, anger, and shame that survivors often struggle with while also helping them rebuild trusting relationships in their lives. Having directly attended court hearings as a support to survivors, Erin understands the challenges and courage it takes to speak out about sexual violence. Erin started her career as a sexual assault counselor at the Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault in Illinois. There, she helped survivors 3 to 18 years of age recover from the impacts of sexual trauma. After moving to Canada, Erin continued to help adult survivors of sexual trauma at the Haldimand & Norfolk Women’s Services in Simcoe, Ontario.

Erin also enjoys collaborating with parents and youth around other issues such as behavioural challenges, difficulties attending school, and mental health concerns. Erin draws from her own experience as a parent of two young children. She appreciates how parents can feel disempowered, confused, and judged while trying to do their best to support their children through difficult times. She understands how parents can struggle with their own histories of trauma or mental health and how this can sometimes get in the way of being the parent they would like to be. Thanks to her personal and professional experience, Erin validates and encourages parents to trust in themselves and find ways to make their own well-being a priority.

When she’s not in the office, Erin is a self-proclaimed home body who happens to also enjoy travelling with her husband of 13 years and her two children. What truly brings her joy are times with family, snuggling with her feline furry babies, and taking long walks whenever time allows. She enjoys running (in warm weather only), baking, and reading. Her creative outlet currently is making on-line photobooks of all her travels and family events.

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