YOUR TEAM OF COACHES

Tianshu is a licensed guidance counsellor and psychotherapist. She earned her master’s degree in counselling psychology at the University of Ottawa. With a strong background in working with adults from diverse ethnic backgrounds and the LGBTQ+ community, Tianshu offers counselling and psychotherapy services in both English and Mandarin. She is experienced in addressing various mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, identity exploration, interpersonal relationships, trauma, addiction, academic difficulties and work-related issues. Tianshu integrates multiple therapeutic approaches into her practice, including cognitive behavioural therapy, person-centred therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as systemic and somatic approaches. She draws on these methods to meet clients where they are and collaboratively support them in navigating life’s challenges.

Samantha is a registered guidance counsellor and psychotherapist , having earned her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Yorkville University. She utilizes her clients’ strengths and life experiences as foundational elements in developing personalized strategies aimed at enhancing their core competencies. With a compassionate and supportive approach, Samantha empowers her clients to navigate challenges in a warm and secure environment, fostering an atmosphere conducive to optimal personal growth and achievement. Her dedication lies in guiding individuals towards mastering their concerns, thereby facilitating their journey towards sustained success and well-being.

As a Mental Performance Consultant (MPC), Nathalie’s mission is to help individuals achieve their goals while enjoying the process and enhancing their overall well-being. She creates an open and safe space through which her clients develop and reinforce mental skills that are useful both on and off the field. Nathalie has worked with a wide range of performance domains including athletes, coaches, teams, Esports and business leaders. Her experience as a personal trainer, speaker and athlete make of her a consultant with a wide variety of skills to adapt to the client’s unique experience and needs. Nathalie holds a Master’s degree in Human Kinetics concentration in Intervention and Consultation from the University of Ottawa.

Myriam is pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Concordia Irvine University and interning under the supervision of Sean Scanlan, M.A., Psychologist. As a registered nurse clinician, she has learned the importance of providing empathy, compassion, honesty, and positive regard to foster a safe environment for healing and change. The theoretical framework guiding her practice is cognitive-behavioral therapy, and she is interested in accompanying individuals in their healing journey, especially in managing interpersonal relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. She offers life coaching services.

Leyma Mir, coach & counsellor, obtained her bachelor’s in psychology at McGill University and her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Leyma seeks to understand her clients’ internal experience and frame of reference through a collaborative and supportive approach. She aims to accompany her clients through their path of healing and self-realization by providing a warm, empathic and safe space.

Leily is pursuing a Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and is completing a practicum under the supervision of psychologist Sean Scanlan. With experience working in social services, Leily’s therapeutic approach is centered around respect, empathy, and working collaboratively with clients to guide and help them attain desired goals. Leily is fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, and hopes to support a variety of clients through the toughest of circumstances and instill hope for a brighter future.

Kate uses a holistic wellness and trauma-informed approach in her practice to treat anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, motivation and relationship conflicts. She aims to help you to heal and live life fully. During your time together, she will use a mix of cognitive-behavioural and dialectical techniques, ACT, Narrative, and somatic interventions to help you challenge unhelpful habits, heal from harmful experiences and achieve wellness.
Kate has 8 years of experience in the mental health field in roles like Therapist, Mental Health Worker, and Career Educator. Through her work and personal life, she has witnessed the pervasiveness of trauma which inspires her to lead a trauma-informed practice, and to create a holistic, non-judgmental and a “you” centered space in which you are empowered to improve your wellness and achieve your goals

With her B.A. in psychology from McGill and her M.Ed. in counseling psychology from the University of Ottawa, Emery is an OCCOQ-certified guidance counselor and holds her psychotherapy license with the OPQ. Emery is bilingual, affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community, experienced in working with people of diverse ages, and committed to creating a safe, supportive and accepting space. She offers a wide range of counseling services and is passionate about providing compassionate care and working with clients to help them achieve their goals. She has worked with adolescents and adults in both clinical and educational settings

Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science and Education from the Catholic University of Louvain (Belgium), Adam is currently completing his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology under the supervision of Sean Scanlan. He is distinguished by a practice characterized by attentive listening and pronounced empathy towards his clients. Adam adopts a cognitive-behavioral approach, focusing on principles of respect, compassion, and active listening. In this final phase of his master’s program, his goal is to provide personalized support to individuals facing a variety of psychological challenges, both intra- and interpersonal. Guided by a passion for improving mental well-being, Adam fully engages in his practice, consistently striving to meet the needs of his clients with sensitivity and professionalism. He is fluent in English, French and Russian.