Melanie is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change.
She has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma and has worked with individuals impacted by sexual violence, intimate partner violence, childhood adversity, dissociation, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Melanie is particularly drawn to working with individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck and are looking to better understand themselves and their experiences.
Her approach is trauma-informed, survivor-centred, neuro-affirming, gender-affirming, disability-aware, and culturally responsive. Melanie believes that healing begins with security, trust, and authentic human connection. She strives to create a welcoming space where clients feel respected, empowered, and supported as they work toward their goals.
Melanie integrates EMDR, attachment-based approaches, somatic interventions, parts-informed work, mindfulness, meditation, and emotion-focused techniques into her practice. She has developed a growing interest in the area of intimacy and sexual well-being.
With a background in counselling, social services, psychology, and early childhood education, Melanie brings both clinical knowledge and genuine compassion to her work. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside clients on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Colleen is a Registered Psychotherapist who was born in the Niagara Region and has been fortunate enough to have been able to live and work here her entire career.
She is dedicated to meeting you where you are in life. She has been using evidence-based interventions for over 25 years. Seeking support through counselling is a courageous step and she will be able to take the step with you at a pace you feel comfortable with.
Creating a space for you to be your authentic self is her priority.
Colleen offers a non-judgmental and transparent practice. Her years of experience in this field have awarded her the strength in a timely and thoughtful assessment of the problem followed by efficient and personalized support.
Specializing in anxiety, self-esteem, family work, behaviour interventions, chronic illness, and self-harm.
Colleen works with individuals of all ages and families in person and virtually.
