THERAPISTS We believe in a personalised approach.

As we like to say – no system fits all! Our practitioners are there to get to know you, and finally work with you on your goals and concerns. We are here to help!

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Pawel Biedrzycki

Lead Practitioner

With over 15 years of experience in the medical field, Pawel serves world-class care and understanding for all kinds of patients. It is all about building relationships based on trust and compassion to create a stress-free environment to speak openly.

MOTTO

People first, everything else second!

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About Pawel

Pawel’s psychotherapy practice focused on working with healthcare specialists to help youth, families, and adults solve their health issues. From chiropractors through psychologists and massage therapists to social workers, it is always about picking the right team to help at the highest level. With over 15 years of experience in the medical field, Pawel and his team serve world-class care and understanding for all kinds of patients. It is all about building relationships based on trust and compassion to create a stress-free environment to speak openly. We are here to listen and help!

On the private side, Pawel has always been a competitive athlete. He played ice hockey at the College level and tennis at the Provincial level.

Important facts:

  • Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO registration #003562
  • 15 years of experience thru Scarborough Health Network and Humber River Hospital,
  • Over 8 years of private practice,
  • Psychotherapist supervisor of over 7 years and an advocate for mentorship and supervisory efforts,
  • Child and Youth Worker Diploma from Centennial College,
  • Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts Degree from Ryerson University,
  • Member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Counsellors (OACYC),
  • Member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA),
  • Author of numerous publications,
  • Author and speaker of mental health training/workshops accredited by Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA).

Chrissy Court

Chrissy specialises in providing a caring and supportive ear to those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, anger management, ADHD, grief, trauma, and the stress of everyday life.

MOTTO

Life is difficult sometimes, and we need to lean on each other to get through them.

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About Chrissy

Chrissy specialises in providing a caring and supportive ear to those struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, anger management, ADHD, grief, trauma, and the stress of everyday life. With 20 years of work experience within the social service field in Canada and England, she helped individuals of all ages to gain coping skills to navigate their lives successfully.

She uses therapeutic techniques such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Expressive Arts Therapy, Brief Solution-focused Therapy, DBT, Trauma and Resiliency Approaches, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness.

Important facts:

  • Registered Social Worker, OCSWSSW registration number #809633
  • Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
  • SSW, BAHons, BSW, MSW, RSW

Marsha Ledyit

Marsha has over 25 years experience in the helping field and works from a person-centred, strength based focus and with cultural competence.

MOTTO

“Healing is not done alone—creating connections and a sense of belonging is where healing happens.”

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About Marsha

Marsha has over 25 years experience in the helping field and works from a person-centred, strength
based focus and with cultural competence.


Marsha has worked with children, adults, families and Communities. She has experience working with
Crisis, Trauma, ADHD, Relationship Difficulties, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and loss.

Modalities trained in: CBT; ACT; IFS; Brief Solution Focused Narrative Therapy; CISM-Crisis.

Important facts:

  • Registered Social Worker with CSWSSW #772972
  • 25+ years of experience
  • Master degree
  • Masters of Social Work from University of Waterloo
  • Honours Bachelor of Social Work from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay

Maria Ahmed

Maria’s goal for each session is to support you in processing your feelings and emotions, developing coping and stress management skills, and leaving you feeling empowered.

MOTTO

Allowing yourself to find the proper support and encouragement during these difficult times can be crucial and imminent to your well-being.

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About Maria

Maria’s goal for each session is to support you in processing your feelings and emotions, developing coping and stress management skills, and leaving you feeling empowered.

She understands that we all have experienced a trivial moment or difficult encounter that has us questioning things we see around ourselves. Allowing yourself to find the proper support and encouragement during these difficult times can be crucial and imminent to your well-being. Finding a place of acceptance and serenity to provide inner peace is possible and can be done with the right person. Maria ensures that you feel validated and supported during your difficult time.

She has supported service users over the last three years overcoming addiction, trauma and other trivial experiences.

Important facts:

  • Masters of Arts in Addiction’s Counselling.
  • Registered Psychotherapist (Q), CRPO registration number #10034.
  • Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
  • Specialise in narrative therapy, CBT, CPT and DBT.

Amy Bi

Amy is competent to provide counselling and therapy for career/academic development concerns, trauma, mood disorders, interpersonal effectiveness, and navigating life with minority identities.

MOTTO

Finding a place of acceptance and serenity to provide inner peace is possible and can be done with the right person

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About Amy

Amy is competent to provide counselling and therapy for career/academic development concerns, trauma, mood disorders, interpersonal effectiveness, and navigating life with minority identities.

She has experience working across various settings, including hospitals, college, and community clinics, providing mental health support to over 200 clients. The majority of her client population are children/families living with disabilities, youth, and young adults transitioning between life stages.

Services are offered in English and Mandarin via video conferencing, telephone or text as needed.

Important facts:

  • Master’s in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University Teachers College.
  • Registered Psychotherapist (Q), CRPO registration number #10926.
  • Speaks English and Mandarin.
  • Specialise in CBT, mindfulness, client-centred, and behavioural analysis.

Yusra Baloch

Yusra’s narrative approach infused with culturally appropriate knowledge is a powerful tool that allows her to connect with her clients to work towards healing.

MOTTO

The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.

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About Yusra

Yusra’s narrative approach infused with culturally appropriate knowledge is a powerful tool that allows her to connect with her clients to work towards healing. She has over five years of experience providing client-centred services in a mental health Agency, Child Protection Services, and Settlement Agencies. Her expertise in the field has strengthened her understanding of the anti-oppressive framework in light of social justice advocacy and the client’s rights. She is a strong advocate for social justice and diversity with a strong desire to participate in personal and systematic change through her professional experience.

As a therapist, Yusra uses a range of therapeutic modalities, which includes Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness from a strengths-based perspective and a Trauma-Informed lens while working with youth, adults, and families.

Yusra provides therapy in multiple languages: English, Balochi and Urdu.

Important facts:

  • Registered Social Worker, OCSWSSW Registration number #833298.
  • Speaks English, Balochi and Urdu.
  • Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
  • Member of The Ontario Association of Social Workers.
  • Bachelor in Social Work from Ryerson University.
  • Masters in Social Work from the University of Toronto.

Kasey Kilpatrick

Kasey specializes in providing judgement-free support to teens and men who are struggling with relationships, communication, anxiety, depression, work-life balance, and the stressors of everyday life.

MOTTO

Success and happiness do not always come easy, let’s get to work.

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About Kasey

Kasey specializes in providing judgement-free support to teens and men who are struggling with relationships, communication, anxiety, depression, work-life balance, and the stressors of everyday life. 

Important facts:

  • Reg. #845675 of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the “OCSWSSW”)
  • Master of Social Work and  Honours Bachelor of Social Work from University of Waterloo

Leila Coulibaly

Leila focuses in offering support and guidance to some of us who are struggling with diagnosed or undiagnosed conditions such as anxiety disorders (panic, social anxiety, phobia, generalized anxiety), depression, trauma, and stress (Post Traumatic Stress-PTSD, flashback, nightmares), borderline, or bipolar disorder. Feeling overwhelmed or stuck prevents some of us from living in the present moment.

MOTTO

To ascend to a better self and be authentic requires self-compassion and courage. Reaching out for support is already an act of bravery.

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About Leila

Leila focuses in offering support and guidance to some of us who are struggling with diagnosed or undiagnosed conditions such as anxiety disorders (panic, social anxiety, phobia, generalized anxiety), depression, trauma, and stress (Post Traumatic Stress-PTSD, flashback, nightmares), borderline, or bipolar disorder. Feeling overwhelmed or stuck prevents some of us from living in the present moment.

Leila strives to provide treatment that are evidence-based and structured such as EMDR therapy, CBT, ACT, or a more integrative style including narrative approach, mindfulness, psychodynamic. With over 15 years of work experience in French and English in various agencies, she accompanied her clientele to unpack their trauma, learn coping mechanisms, and to attain their goal.

She is a client-centered therapist and offers psychotherapy augmented by a Humanistic approach

Important facts:

  • Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO registration number #006841.
  • Certified EMDR. Therapist #100009149.
  • Member of EMDR Canada.
  • Member of EMDR International Association (EMDRIA).
  • Speaks English and French.