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Our Counsellors

Our highly trained psychotherapists provide a broad range of mental health services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. We work closely together, sharing expertise and fostering professional growth to improve the care and support we offer. Committed to the highest standards of professionalism, we ensure you feel heard, understood, and supported with guidance tailored to your unique needs.

 

In Canada, the titles Counsellor and Psychotherapist are reserved for professionals who meet strict educational and regulatory standards. Each of our team members holds an advanced degree in a relevant field, has completed supervised clinical training, and is registered with a recognized regulatory body.

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Gerry Goertzen, MA. 

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Founder, Director

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Clare Wowryk Franklin, MA. DCP. 

Doctor of Counselling and Psychotherapy 

Director of Continuing Education and Resource Development

Personality disorders, BPD, NPD, Narcissistic Abuse, CPTSD

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Mark Westman, MA.

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Relationship Counselling and Anger Management

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Kevin MacDonald, MA.

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy

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Jean MacKinnon, MA.

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Adult and Child Therapy, Trauma & Childhood Trauma

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Julie Goertzen, MA.

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Anxiety, Depression and Wellbeing

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Johnson Boateng MSW.

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

General Mental Health, Trauma, Crisis Intervention

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Sarah Richter, MA.

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Adult and Child Therapist

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Doris Neufeld, BA. 

Life Coach

Grief & Loss, Communication Skills, General Health & Wellbeing

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Natalie Santanna, MA.

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Adolescent and Adult Therapy, Mood Disorders, Relationships & General Wellbeing

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Kiersten Urbanovich, BSW-RSW, MA

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Social Worker

Mood Disorders, Self-Compassion, Trauma

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Travis Gowryluk

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Addictions Counselling, General Wellbeing, Client-Centred 

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Maria Lovsin, MCounsPsych

Counsellor/Psychotherapist

Complex Trauma, Anxiety, Depression

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Celestie Parmar, BA. MA Can.

Intern

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Mathew Thomas, Phd., MA

Registered Psychotherapist 

Remote Access, Overseas

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Beth Neufeld

Office Administrator

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