As a Registered Nurse with graduate degrees in Counselling Psychology and Leadership and Developmental Psychology and over 25 years of experience, I bring a unique perspective to supporting clients. By integrating education, self-regulation, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I offer a holistic approach to mental health.

With a deep commitment to helping individuals heal and thrive, I bring a wealth of experience and compassion to my practice. As an experienced trauma-focused clinician, I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT, Narrative Therapy, HeartMath, and self-regulation training. A particular area of expertise is working with couples.

My clinical foundation is enriched by diverse academic achievements, including a Diploma in Registered Nursing, a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, and a PhD specializing in Leadership and Developmental (Child) Psychology. This unique blend of expertise allows me to offer comprehensive care tailored to each client’s individual needs.

I approach therapy with compassion and respect, understanding the complexities of trauma and mental health challenges. My goal is to empower clients by fostering resilience, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, guiding them toward meaningful and lasting change. Together, we can create a path to healing, growth, and personal empowerment.

I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma, overcome mood disorders, and resolve family conflicts. I use integrative techniques to address emotional wounds, foster resilience, develop coping strategies, manage emotional distress, and work toward stability and emotional well-being. My approach is rooted in fostering understanding, enhancing communication, and promoting healthy interactions.

Approach
Through a trauma-focused lens, I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to health care, integrating acceptance and commitment (ACT), attachment-based therapy, biofeedback, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), EMDR, the Gottman Method, neurofeedback, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), somatic therapies (body-based therapies), and strength-based approaches. I also have training in administering psychological testing and assessments and in overseeing student counsellors. By emphasizing your strengths, I aim to foster resilience and empower you to create a meaningful and fulfilling life aligned with your goals and aspirations.

Issues
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with personality disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, chronic pain, codependency, coping skill deficits, depression, dissociative disorders, domestic abuse, emotional disturbances, family conflict, experiences as a veteran or first responder, grief, marital and premarital issues, mood disorders, relationship issues, stress, trauma and PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries.

Training and Education
EMDR Training Levels 1 and 2
John Gottman Couples Therapy Training
Licensed by the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Education in Counselling Psychology
PhD in Leadership and Developmental Psychology
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA, #7804)

Adrienne is a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a diverse background in Human Resources management, business, and a master’s degree in counselling psychology. Raised in a family of academics and mental health practitioners, she has been immersed in the field of psychology and mental health from an early age. 

As a mother of three young children, one of whom has severe disabilities, Adrienne has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by young parents and families navigating life with a disabled family member. She practices from an integrative perspective, recognizing that individuals are shaped by a complex interplay of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors. Adrienne firmly believes that our early experiences profoundly influence who we become and that understanding these patterns can empower us to live with greater self-awareness and intention.  
Adrienne’s approach to counselling goes beyond traditional talk therapy. She believes in addressing the whole person—considering health, fitness, nutrition, self-care, relationships, work, and the power of new healing experiences outside the therapy room. She is a strong advocate of “walk and talk” sessions, valuing the healing power of nature and the importance of stepping out of the cognitive mind and reconnecting with the body and environment. 

Personally touched by the experiences of suicide and grief, Adrienne draws on her lived experiences and specialized training to connect deeply with those affected by these issues. For the past ten years, she has worked with an operational stress injury treatment clinic, serving Veterans and First Responders dealing with PTSD and traumatic stress injuries. This work has been a profound source of inspiration for her, reinforcing her belief that even the most challenging cases can experience transformative change. Whether you’re looking to refine and enhance your life, wellness, and performance, or seeking support to process and move forward after grief and trauma, Adrienne is committed to walking that journey with you.

Willow is a dedicated counsellor who specializes in recognizing and leveraging individual strengths to foster growth and healing. With a background in psychology and lived experience overcoming significant personal challenges—including major weight loss, chronic illness, cancer, chronic pain, grief, and trauma—Willow brings a unique level of empathy and understanding to her work. She strives to understand the complexities of human nature, using this insight to help clients heal and thrive. Passionate about empowering others to adopt health-focused behaviours, Willow integrates sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mental health education into her strengths-based therapeutic approach.

Willow believes in treating the whole person, recognizing that mental, physical, social, and spiritual aspects are interconnected and must be addressed in unison. She specializes in creating comprehensive, individualized treatment plans that approach challenges from all angles, ensuring holistic care. Known for her compassion, optimism, intelligence, and sense of fun, Willow brings these qualities into her practice to create a supportive and engaging therapeutic environment.

Her adaptable approach combines solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, and existential therapies, all enhanced by her expertise in health-focused psychology. She has extensive professional and personal experience in treating trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders and obesity, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and grief. Willow also has specialized training in somatic approaches to trauma, nutritional psychiatry, and the mind-body connection, further solidifying her holistic approach to health care.

Having navigated her own experiences with grief, trauma, chronic illness, autoimmune disease, and cancer, Willow offers a deep, compassionate understanding to those facing similar challenges. Her holistic and personalized methods are designed to help clients achieve meaningful and lasting changes in their lives, supporting them in finding resilience and well-being even in the face of adversity.