OUR COUNSELLORS

Linnea Strom is passionate about supporting clients to release past trauma, develop self-compassion, and improve emotional regulation. Her style is warm, relational and body-based. She brings skills in navigating complex life issues, with lived and professional experience in areas such as parenting, gender and sexuality, grief, depression/anxiety, medicalization/chronic health issues, neurodivergence, and trauma.

Virtual Sessions Only, Evening and Weekend availability

Alison Ferko practices from a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming lens, and has a special interest in working with parents and caregivers, as well as with highly sensitive/ possibly neurodivergent young adults. She brings her own lived experience and passion for these topics to her work with clients.

In Person and Virtual Appointments

Allie Murphy is an RCC whose collaborative, feminist, trauma-informed approach is grounded in humility, curiosity, and compassion, and willingness to learn. Allie has a special interest in supporting anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, sexuality and gender identity, neurodiversity, and life transitions. 

In Person and Online Sessions

Tania Suzuki is a warm and collaborative counsellor who brings over 30 years of experience in body-mind practices to her work. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, chronic pain, relationship struggles, and life transitions feel more grounded, resilient, and in control. With training in therapies like AEDP, ISTDP, and somatic approaches, Tania will help you build tools for emotional regulation and get past your own blocks, while honouring your lived experience.

Tania is available Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings at our Quadra and McKenzie location.

Kelsey is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who works with youth, young adults, and couples. Her work with couples is informed by the Gottman Method, supporting partners in building stronger communication, trust, and connection. She is passionate about supporting clients with mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression, neurodivergence, trauma, and 2SLGBTQIA+ concerns. With experience across a range of mental health settings, Kelsey’s work is grounded in a trauma-informed, client-centered approach that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and evidence-based care. She values creating a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients feel understood and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.

Available in person on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with additional virtual availability on Thursdays.

Christine is a Registered Clinical Counsellor whose goal is to help you better navigate life's challenges by promoting self-awareness, self-compassion, emotion regulation and resilience. She brings a diverse set of life experiences and professional training to her practice, and specializes in working with neurodivergent and highly sensitive individuals, as well as those navigating addiction, anxiety and depression.

As of November 2025, Christine will only be available for virtual appointments.

Özlem Mavis is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and an expressive arts therapist. Her approach is gentle, experiential, creative, collaborative, and anti-oppressive. Oz has a particular interest in supporting people through their heartbreak and relational wounds, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, immigration or major moves, and quest for home and belonging. Oz also offers expressive art therapy sessions out of a beautiful studio space in Fernwood.

In Person, Art Studio and Online Sessions

Richard is a student counsellor under the supervision of Sarah Pullman. Richard offers a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach, and creates a safe space for exploring challenges and fostering personal growth. Passionate about helping those who struggle to express their feelings and challenges, Richard integrates mindfulness, movement, and connection with nature to support emotional healing and well-being. He has a particular interest in supporting neurodiverse individuals.

In Person and Online Sessions

August Waite is an intern counsellor at Bodymind Counselling, having completed a 12 month student practicum already. August has completed professional trainings in a range of modalities in both individual and couples (including non-monogamy/polyamory) counselling. Their approach centers safety, choice, and in working experientially with the here-and-now.  They are passionate about working with trauma, shame, grief, anxiety and social anxiety, body image and self esteem, gender/body dysphoria and euphoria, transition and post-transition experience, and relationship challenges.

In Person and Online Sessions