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COUNSELLING
Counselling is a type of therapeutic intervention that involves a trained professional, often referred to as a counselor or therapist, who provides guidance, support, and non-judgmental listening to individuals or groups who are facing challenges or experiencing emotional distress. The goal of counselling is to help clients gain insight, develop coping skills, and make positive changes in their lives.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and other emotional distress. Through guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, EMDR allows the brain to process and reframe painful memories, reducing their emotional intensity. This approach helps clients break free from negative thought and behaviour patterns linked to past experiences, fostering healing and creating space for healthier responses in daily life.
Molly McBride RTCc
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Candidate
EMDR
Molly has a background in addiction counselling and adventure therapy, and has had the privilege of learning about human behavior and how to guide people towards optimal mental health in several locations around the world. She finds the brain to be endlessly intriguing, and enjoys nothing more than witnessing those “Aha!” moments when a person begins to understand their own mind. She feels incredibly motivated to work alongside individuals who are ready to find a greater sense of wellbeing and a deeper connection to the healthiest version of themselves.
When counselling, Molly likes to take a collaborative approach. Typically, sessions will involve setting goals and intentions in order to guide self-investigation. She excels in creating a compassionate, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere that welcomes honest reflection.
Molly is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor Candidate (RTCc) through the ACCT, and has a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Psychology through King’s College London.
APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Enneagram Theory, EMDR
AREAS OF COUNSELLING PRACTICE
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Self Esteem, Life Transitions, Habit Change and Formation, Trauma
POPULATIONS
Individual Adults
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Amanda Montroy RTC
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Having worked in the Health Care field for over 17 years, Amanda has gained a wide range of knowledge about helping individuals and families who are suffering from an illness, anxiety, PTSD or struggling with their sexual identity. She gained her skill set by providing support to others, as well as from her own experiences. She is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and the mom of a strong daughter who beat cancer. With all of her clients, she draws on both her life experience as well as her education, and is a strong believer of partnership and collaboration to help them reach their goals.
APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING
Families, couples, and individuals can seek support from Amanda through Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT).
AREAS OF PRACTICE
As well as many mental health issues, Amanda also specializes in helping with grief, trauma, and struggling with identity or orientation issues related to sexuality.
POPULATIONS
Women, Men, Non Binary, Transgender, Young adults as well as Individual Adults and Couples.
Jade Piper MSW,BSW,RSW
Registered Social Worker
she/her/her's
Life can be messy and hard, period. As human beings we need connection and are not meant to navigate life alone. The relieving reality is that we don’t have to. As someone who has experienced many hardships and challenges of my own, I know firsthand the sheer grit it takes to keep going and the bravery involved in finding support.
I am not the expert of your life, but rather you are and I can support you as you learn to discover and listen to your own inner healing intelligence. I use a holistic integrative approach that I believe is imperative to any healing journey. There is no one size fits all modality as we are multifaceted, complex beings and our minds, bodies and spirits are deserving of equal attention and care.
If you are seeking a genuine, compassionate, skilled professional who has over ten years of experience in the mental health field to journey with you on your path, it would be my privilege to support you.
APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING
Integrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Existential/Spiritual Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered Therapy
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Anxiety & Depression, Disordered Eating/ Eating Disorders & Body Image, Faith Deconstruction, Grief & Loss, Maternal & Paternal Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Psychedelic Preparation & Integration, PTSD, Spiritual Exploration, Substance Use & Addiction, Traumatic Events
POPULATIONS
Individual Adults and Teens (16+)
Courtney Smith RCC
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR
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Since a young age, I always knew I wanted to help people. As I grew up and went through my own hardships, the field of counselling became more intriguing every day. Learning about the brain was something I was drawn to since high school, as it plays a critical role in human life and mental health. I have been in the field of mental health and counselling for about 7+ years and primarily work with children, youth, and young adults.
It takes a lot of courage to start counselling and by providing a safe, open, and stable place to start this journey, is an imperative part of my practice. Another focus of mine is to ensure support, guidance, and empowerment to the clients I work with. Being able to work alongside clients and watch their progress/growth, is such a rewarding experience. I believe that it is important for a counselor to respect the client’s autonomy and to work collaboratively with them, throughout the counselling journey.
During the therapeutic process, showing compassion, empathy, honesty, active listening, flexibility and a judgement free zone, could guide a deeper connection and conversation to be had. I strongly feel by meeting the clients where there at, finding out there needs, and adjusting accordingly, can improve the overall outcome of counselling.
APPROACHES TO COUNSELLING
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Nature-Based Therapy (Ecotherapy). I utilize a Biopsychosocial approach, which means I consider the Biological, Psychological, andSocial Factors that contribute to clients.
AREAS OF COUNSELLING PRACTICE
Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Traumatic Events, PTSD, Managing Anger and Emotions, Life Transition, Low Self-Esteem, Habit Change and Formation, Relationship Concerns, Grief and Loss.
POPULATIONS
Children (5-11), youth (12+), and young adults