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Arthur Tiojanco

Burnaby, British Columbia

Arthur Tiojanco

MA in Counselling Psychology, City University of Seattle
Years in practice: 3
Offers:  Remote Therapy

No matter what we may be going through in our lives, we should be able to take the time to slow down and take care of our mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Finding a person who can help guide you through those challenges and give you a sense of safety and support is important as we traverse our healing journeys.

I strive to create a safe and supportive space that is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and collaboration where my clients will be heard, empowered, and understood. I hope to join you in your journey and thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me and how I may be able to support you.

Burnaby, British Columbia
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Jen Simpatico

Kelowna, British Columbia

Jen Simpatico

MACP, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy

If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or just tired of carrying it all on your own, you’re not alone. The truth is, mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum – the ways we learn to cope, express, or shut down are shaped by how we were raised, what was expected of us, and the messages we’ve absorbed about what it means to “be a man.”

In our work together, we slow things down and get curious about what’s really happening underneath the surface – not to overanalyze, but to help you make sense of your experience in a way that feels grounding and real. My style is collaborative, straightforward, and human. I meet you where you’re at, and together we work toward a steadier, more connected way of being in your life.

I am part of the Kelowna Vitality Collective team and sessions with me can be booked via text at 855-425-4310‬.

Kelowna, British Columbia
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Noelle Hansen

Ottawa, Ontario

Noelle Hansen

MACP, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Fit is everything in therapy, without it you can feel like you’re spinning your wheels wasting time and money, just not getting the results you want from your investment. The men who work well with me prefer someone who is no-nonsense, likes to laugh, swears a lot, and does not take themselves too seriously,. At the same time, I’m down for tackling serious, dark, gnarly issues that you may never have been willing to even say out loud.

I’m also a semi-retired dentist (weird combo, I know), with extensive expertise in chronic pain and serious health issues. I work with pain patients and caregivers to manage the wear and tear that pain and illness has on folks and their families.

Sound like maybe a good fit? Reach out.

Ottawa, Ontario
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Michael Gowland

Brampton, Ontario

Michael Gowland

BSW, Ryerson University and MSW, Carlton University. RSW, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Years in practice: 21
Offers:  Remote Therapy

If you need a healing space to work out issues in your relationship, in your family, or for yourself personally, we can meet for in-person counselling here in Brampton or in an online setting.  With 16 years of experience, I use a strengths-based, compassionate approach to therapy, and can help you (or a loved one) cope with and overcome challenges.

Brampton, Ontario
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Diksha Tyagi

Surrey, British Columbia

Diksha Tyagi

MSc in Counseling, Johns Hopkins University
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Counselling doesn’t have to be clinical or intimidating — it’s simply a place where you don’t have to carry everything alone. Many men come to therapy not because something is “wrong” with them, but because they’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to shift. I help men make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface — the stress, shutdown, frustration, or emotional numbness that so often goes unnamed.

I also work with couples, particularly around the pressures men experience in relationships when they are expected to be strong, steady, communicative, emotionally available — even when no one taught them how. My approach is grounded, steady, and emotionally safe for clients who don’t usually open up easily.

I am part of the Surrey Vitality Collective team and sessions with me can be booked via text at 855-425-4310‬.

Surrey, British Columbia
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Sarah Larson

Kelowna, British Columbia

Sarah Larson

MSc in Neuropsychology, University of Nottingham; Master's of Counselling, Athabasca University
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I enjoy working with men to explore their personal narratives and how these stories have influenced their sense of identity and emotional wellbeing. I offer a unique multi-cultural perspective, influenced by work experience and living abroad. This mindset paired with a trauma-informed practice allows me to create a safe space for therapeutic change. I enjoy working with men with diverse experiences and identities from all walks of life to explore how internal narratives may be impacting mental wellbeing. My goal is to create an environment that feels safe and inspires growth.

Kelowna, British Columbia
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Cameron Grunbaum

Kelowna, British Columbia

Cameron Grunbaum

MA, Simon Fraser University
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy
Think of me as your emotional coach. I’ll help you understand and communicate emotions; stop bottling up and suppressing feelings; manage anxiety and anger; get unstuck from helplessness and depression; stop people-pleasing and boost your self-esteem. If you tried counselling but haven’t uncovered core issues, your progress plateaued, or didn’t gain anything from it and you wish to achieve deep, lasting changes in your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, then you are ready to stop talking in circles and start tackling your problems head-on to make real progress.
I will intentionally help you pause and slow things down to explore the underlying processes that are keeping you stuck in unhelpful cycles/patterns. Together we will make a tangible plan to break the cycles, process traumas, practice strategies to support yourself outside of session, and ensure you are continuously improving in your life and relationships.
Overall, my skills and experience enable me to support you in achieving emotional wellbeing, integrity, empathy, and connection with yourself and others. The first step toward change is always the hardest, yet once that step has been made, I believe everyone has the innate capacity for positive transformation. I am here to help you remove the barriers.
Sessions offered both online and in-person at 214-3001 Tutt Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2H4. I provide direct billing for: RCMP, Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), FNHA, and Pacific Blue Cross.
Kelowna, British Columbia
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Cordula Winkelaar

Lindsay, Ontario

Cordula Winkelaar

RN, College of Registered Nurses of Ontario, RP, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy
For practical, evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy feel invited to contact me. I strive to provide a respectful and compassionate presence in the therapeutic process. I’m a qualified mental health professional with 30 years of experience in the field. My areas of practice include working through effects of acute stress injury and trauma recovery (PTSD), anxiety, depression, substance use, biographical transitions, questions of faith and search for meaning. I’m comfortable with ethnic and cultural diversity, the process of grief and chronic illness.
Lindsay, Ontario
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Mr Geoff Williams

Victoria, British Columbia

Mr Geoff Williams

MSW, Wilfrid Laurier University and MA in Indigenous History, University of Northern British Columbia
Years in practice: 21
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I primarily work through a safe and effective therapeutic relationship. My approach blends safety with a change orientation. While I use EMDR and Somatic Experiencing, I draw most from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which incorporates mindfulness and CBT. Specializations include Relationship Break-up and Affair Recovery; Boundaries and Communication; Mental Health treatment for ADHD, depression, and anxiety; and Addictions.

Victoria, British Columbia
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Helene Eldegard

Okotoks, Alberta

Helene Eldegard

MACP, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy

The human brain is an amazing tool with incredible possibilities. However, sometimes this wonderful tool can generate states and thoughts that are not as useful to us. Luckily our mind is also flexible, which means that with some intentional adjustments we can often change how we think, feel and behave. In a way, therapy is all about getting to know ourselves and using our mind’s own tricks to our advantage, to facilitate the changes we want to see.

I specialize in working with adults with anxiety and self-esteem issues. I also specialize in couple’s counselling and helping couples maneuver a variety of challenges in their relationship, such as a breakdown of communication, recurring arguments, life transitions, and intimacy issues.

Okotoks, Alberta
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Heidi Sturgeon

REMOTE ACROSS PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Heidi Sturgeon

MSW, University of Toronto
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I provide Virtual/Online individual therapy to adults (18+) who are located in the Provinces of Alberta, Ontario, NS, NFLD and PEI. I often work with clients who feel stuck, depressed, anxious and/or irritable and who want to feel better, learn coping strategies and learn how to be their best self in relationships. I also work with clients who have experienced childhood emotional neglect and feel dissatisfied and disconnected from their lives and relationships. I have 24 years of experience and am trained in various approaches of therapy including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals as well as Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Remote therapy only.

REMOTE ACROSS PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
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Zameena Jaffer

Toronto, Ontario

Zameena Jaffer

MACP, Adler University. Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Years in practice: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Welcome to the start of your journey toward your most authentic self! I am here to guide you as you navigate your culture, relationships, and feelings of stuckness in your life. I am here to help you discover coping skills to manage overwhelming, anxious, and overpowering emotions. You become my client, and I become a part of your support system. Together, we will create a personalized plan to support your mental health and your life goals. At the end of our journey together, you will leave with a better awareness of your emotions, an arsenal of tools for challenging times, and greater resiliency.

Toronto, Ontario
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Darcy Corey

Fredericton, New Brunswick

Darcy Corey

MSW, University of Toronto
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

​Are you constantly on-edge from anxiety? Do you feel weighed down by depression? If so, come talk to me. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and develop effective skills to manage how you feel. I offer cognitive behavioural therapy, which is an evidence-based approach focusing on how your thoughts and actions affect how you feel. Mindfulness and self-compassion are infused into my approach. Together we work as a team to determine what is getting in the way of you living a value-filled life; you will learn practical tools to make lasting changes.

Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Jessica Gill

Surrey, British Columbia

Jessica Gill

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Years in practice: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I’m Jessica Gill, a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and over a decade of diverse experience in the mental health and substance use field. With Emerald Counselling and Consulting, my mission is to provide exceptional counselling services that empower you to overcome challenges and positively impact your life.

As a trained and experienced counsellor, I offer a range of evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to address your unique challenges and needs. Together, we will identify your strengths, build resilience, and equip you with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges effectively.

Surrey, British Columbia
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Coleen Adderley

Kelowna, British Columbia

Coleen Adderley

MA in Counselling Psychology
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Coleen has over 20 years’ experience working in healthcare including Emergency Room nursing, acute care, mental health, oncology, long term care, and Clinical Research. She previously developed and ran an autism art therapy program for adolescents, teens and adults. Coleen helps her clients to understand that change, crisis, and adversity are necessary for personal growth and development. What looks like an overwhelming threat often contains an opportunity to heal, grow, and learn. By using evidence based treatments and a non-judgemental empathetic approach, Coleen will help you to learn a variety of tools that will help you to overcome your current challenges and be better equipped to cope with anything life throws your way in the future.

Kelowna, British Columbia
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