Claire Maisonneuve MA RCC
Director, Alpine Counselling Clinic
For over 30 years I have explored and implemented different approaches and strategies with my clients. My approach to therapy is holistic in that I address your issues from all aspects of your being, including your mind, body, emotions and spirit. I draw on years of work with advanced techniques of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, training in body centered therapies and on Psycho-spiritual principles. My methods are scientifically validated and evidenced based.
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Dr. Avrum Miller
Registered Psychologist, #1148
In addition to individual and relationship counselling, I also provide critical incidents stress debriefings to various groups. I am a certified Employee Assistance Practitioner and offer consultation services and workshops upon request.
Carmen Everall
RTC, CBT, BMT.
English and French
I have lived and traveled around the world and studied with teachers in Canada, the USA, Peru, Columbia, Panama, Bali, Egypt, and Mexico. This commitment to continuous learning, personal growth, healing, and teaching is the cornerstone of my practice. I am dedicated to empowering my clients and providing a compassionate, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where they can flourish. My own experience with trauma led me to my counselling career. I want to offer hope to my clients and let them know that they are not alone.
Tara Read
M.Ed., RCC
My greatest passion is assisting individuals to remember and reclaim who they truly are – their unique strengths, knowledge, abilities, potential, and purpose in this life. In fact, it is my mission. I serve as a catalyst or activator to help “wake you up” and disrupt the false beliefs that have held you back.
Julia Meissenheimer
CCC, RMFT
I have a worldview lens given my 18 years of experience while practicing in South Africa, USA, and Canada including Haida Gwaii, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Houston.
Maryam Abdipour
MA., RCC
English and Farsi
I have specialized training in working with youth, teens and young adults using unique techniques that help draw out the expressive nature, strength and confidence in people. I guide young people and help them flourish and prosper as they transition into the next phase of their life.
Lola Rozan
RTC
English and French
Sometimes, life can feel very heavy, and I believe that being hard on ourselves is the first thing we tend to do, while it might be the last thing we actually need. Is there uncertainty in the direction of your life? Do you feel stressed and anxious?
Katarina Santos
MCP
As a child and adolescent, I was privileged with the opportunity to live in multiple countries, including the Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Canada. In immersing myself in various cultures and encountering people from all walks of life, I have gained an understanding of the nuances of intersectionality and the importance of addressing concerns around identity, diversity, and inclusion within my counselling work.
Lori Sangha
RSW, MC (Master of Counselling), C.C.C
I believe that solutions for life’s struggles can be discovered through a respectful, collaborative process in counselling. I offer a safe, caring and holistic approach, helping you to discover and build upon untapped inner strengths and resources so you can move towards resolution, healing and success.
Sindy Taylor
RTC, BMT.
Conversational Punjabi
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and certified Body Mind Therapist; I am also a certified Reiki Master and Chi-Kung Practitioner. I work with adults experiencing a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, family conflict, peer relationship problems, personal transformation, self-esteem issues, spiritual emergencies, stress, and trauma.
Leila Milani
MA., RCC
English and Farsi
In our work together, I support you to take a compassionate and curious look at your inner world of thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and memories. I teach you tools to loosen the grip of old narratives, unhelpful thought patterns and negative self-beliefs. As part of the healing journey, I take a look at how your earliest experiences and relationships shaped them. Along the way, I identify values, set goals and move you towards a more joyful and meaningful life.
Shawn Hannay
MA., RCC
My work is informed by the idea that all problems are about relationships: With Self, with Other, or with some aspect of the environment. When these relationships are working, we feel a genuine sense of wellness but when any one of these relationships are fractured in some way, our sense of well being is threatened and we will begin to see symptoms physically, emotionally, and/or in our relationships.
Lisa Stefani
M.A., RCC
When overwhelmed by feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression, we can become disconnected from our inner experience and knowing. We can also feel disconnected from others and the world around us. This can be confusing and deeply painful.
Nogol Mesgarani
B.A., M.B.A., R.T.C., M.A. (cand.)
English and Farsi
Clients often describe my approach as warm and supportive. I am deeply passionate about guiding individuals, couples, and families towards growth and self-discovery. My work is rooted in building a profound connection between all parts of our being – our physical body, emotional body, mind, and spirit. Drawing upon the wisdom of the body, I strive to create balance among these elements to foster a sense of wholeness – an approach inherent to integrative and somatic therapy.
Pam Vickram
MSW, MA, RSW, CCPA
English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu
Self Care is not selfishness You cannot serve from an empty vessel. Take care of yourself, or you will have nothing left to give to others…
I believe that your hardest times often lead to the greatest moment of your life. If you are feeling hopeless, depressed and lonely, there is hope on the other side of the horizon.
Isabelle St-Jean
RSW, PCC, RTC
English and French
As a therapist with over 20 years experience I have an uncommon ability to identify and mirror back the inner gifts of my clients while supporting them to clearly see and transcend their limitations. My counselling and coaching style includes unique, transformative exercises leading to expansive ways of thinking and being, that bring exciting possibilities within reach. I gently support and challenge my clients to be accountable as they take steps to successfully navigate difficult mental states, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Sharon Dinur
MA., RCC
Sharon is not accepting new clients at this time.
I am a professional counsellor with a passion for assisting people during times of life transitions, anxiety and grief. Mental health is part and parcel of overall health. It is not unusual for people to favour the body over the mind. I support clients in closing that gap. When one experiences emotional pain, feelings of helplessness and failure inevitably crop up. The negative thinking and ruminating commonly accompanying these draining emotions are, in truth, bad habits.
Jennifer Scott
RSW, RCC, BC-DMT
Helping people transform life’s challenges into opportunities for change, growth, and connection has been my passion and focus for more than 20 years in my work as a social worker, counsellor, and psychotherapist. I like to work as a team, collaboratively and compassionately addressing the struggles you are having in your life so that you can have more joy, peace, and satisfying relationships.
Skyelar Napier
M.A., R.C.C
In my practice, I work collaboratively with clients in defining problems and developing solutions. My purpose is to help you gain a clearer understanding of what is true and necessary for you while providing guidance and support in working toward change.
Karen Benbassat Ali
MA., RCC
For over fifteen years I worked in visual arts education and exhibitions at museums and galleries in Vancouver. In these roles, I learned the power of observation—of looking for ruptures and incongruences to better understand the meaning beneath the surface of what we think we see and know. Working with large and diverse groups of adults and youth, I would facilitate sometimes difficult conversations about a wide scope of issues and concerns, often taking a global perspective.
Geoff Lyon
M. Ed., RCC
I offer help by using a variety of different methods, focusing on the body, mind, and spirit, all done in the context of a professional and respectful relationship. My goal is to use my training and experience to offer as many of these opportunities as possible to the people I work with.
Sara Nahri
MA, RCC.
English & Farsi
We are not expected to heal from our physical wounds without professional care, psychological wounds are no different.
Jade-Elise Kirk
MA., DVATI, RCC
I provide a safe, respectful, non-judgmental environment where you can explore challenges within your life and move towards emotional balance.
Nicole Bowlsby
MA., RCC
You have already taken one of the most difficult steps in starting your healing journey – it takes a lot of bravery to reach out for support and I endeavour to help you reach your wellness goals.
Susana Diaz Bahamon
MA., CCC
English and Spanish
Feeling sad, stuck, anxious or unmotivated are some reasons why life sometimes feels hard. As a counsellor, I commit to you to ensure that you are met with unconditional positive regard and an evidence-based approach that will support you in your healing journey as I help you heal and become the person you want to be.
Godfrey Zimuto
CCC, RCC
In therapy sessions we will explore the hurdles that hold you back from having the quality of life you desire. My focus is to guide you towards a deeper level of change. We do this by exploring the patterns keeping you stuck, beliefs that limit you, and thoughts that cause you distress. Often these patterns are rooted in your past experiences. Therefore, the process becomes one of establishing meaningful relationships that generate mutual trust and a sense of safety.
Stacy Kunder
MC, RCC
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and I help individuals who are struggling with the human experience, including issues such as stress and anxiety, depression and mood issues, relationship issues including boundaries and communication, grief and loss, existential crises, and difficult or transitional life events. My personal experiences with motherhood, trauma, Post-Concussion Syndrome and navigating relationship challenges have fuelled my passion for therapeutic work and healing.
Our Neurofeedback & SSP Team
Laura Cumminger
Director Neurofeedback
Certified Coach
Laura is trained in all aspects of Direct Neurofeedback and has a B.A. in Psychology. She and Claire Maisonneuve head up the Direct Neurofeedback side of the practice. Laura will be your first point of contact when you call for Neurofeedback. Her expertise and experience coupled with a calm demeanor will make you feel comfortable in a matter of minutes. Laura has a warm interactive personality that makes a session go quickly and effortlessly. You couldn’t be in better hands.
Yvonne Hung MA
Assistant Director Neurofeedback
With master’s degrees in counselling and psychology, and over 10 years experience as an educational professional, Yvonne is well equipped to attend to all your needs. Having grown up in South Africa, and worked and lived in Hong Kong for many years, she brings a multi-cultural experience and perspective to her work.
