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.

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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

Registered Social Worker

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.

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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

Registered Social Worker

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

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“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

Chris Hnain

Certified Counsellor

Chris is a registered Certified Canadian Counsellor with CCPA (Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association), and has a Masters in Clinical Counselling.
He has 10 years of counselling experience and is trained in evidence based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and aspects of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). Chris also is experienced with Motivational Interviewing (MI) as well as uses mindfulness strategies.

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Together working towards positive and long-lasting change.

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About Chris

At the heart of Chris’ work is collaboration, empathy and compassion, and aims to support clients through a client-focused lens to help clients achieve long-lasting positive change. 

I support clients experiencing:
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Anger management
– Communication skills and conflict resolution
– Addiction
– Family issues
– Stress and burnout
– Men’s issues
– LGBTQ+ issues 
– Mental Health and HIV/AIDS issues and topics 
– Grief and loss 
– Trauma

Important facts:

  • Registered Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with CCPA #6761
  • B.A. Honours from Carleton University
    in Psychology
  • Masters of Clinical Counselling from University
    of Ottawa
  • Online Certification in Professional Addiction Studies from McMaster University 
  • Online Certification in Cyber-counselling Level 1 from Therapy Online                                                  
  • Over 10 years of experience
  • 5 years of experience as a yoga Instructor 

Amy Bi

Registered Psychotherapist

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

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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.

Kasey Kilpatrick

Registered Social Worker

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.

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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

Registered Psychotherapist

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.

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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.

Margaret Simonelli

Counsellor

Margaret has a Master’s in Holistic Counselling along with a certificate in CBT Coaching. She focuses on using techniques to heal the mind, body and spirit.

MOTTO

It’s okay to explore beyond the typical, that’s what makes life a journey.

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About Margaret

Margaret has a Master’s in Holistic Counselling along with a certificate in CBT Coaching. She focuses on using techniques to heal the mind, body and spirit. 

Important facts:

  • B.A. from Concordia University
  • M.A. from Australian School of Holistic Counselling
  • Certificate in Holistic Therapies for PTSD
  • Certificate in Holistic Grief and Loss Counselling
  • Certificate in Holistic Trauma and Abuse Counselling 
  • Certificate in Holistic Marriage and Relationship Counselling
  • Speaks English and French and Italian

Melissa Elfers

Psychometrist

Melissa prides herself on conducting low-stress assessments for individuals who are seeking information about themselves. She works with adults, teens, and children.

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“The only way out is through And the only good way through is together.”

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About Melissa

Melissa is extremely passionate about the field of psychometry. She loves the idea that the right kind of questions can say a lot about a person. She strives to help individuals know more about their strengths when conducting low-stress assessments.

Melissa loves working with people to help them achieve the best versions of themselves.

Important facts:

  • Member of College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP) #1630
  • Hons. Specialization in Psychology (5-year)
  • B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Criminology (4-year)