Our Team

Janine has over 10 years of experience and training. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has provided clinical services through the St. Boniface Hospital Department of Clinical Health Psychology and the Victoria General Hospital Department of Research and Evaluation. She also organizes research projects on the efficacy of health and mental health services. Janine has studied the process of inner awakening, various meditation techniques (Buddhist, Transcendental, Yogic, Insight Oriented), the perennial philosophy, and esotericism.

Janine has trained in person-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, emotion focused therapy, group therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, crisis intervention, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and experiential psychotherapy.

Janine has the ability to feel energetic vibrations intuitively and can sense the multidimensional experiences of others. She works with a holistic approach using techniques which best suit the client’s needs, assisting them to assimilate their experience and achieve a more balanced state of being.

Are you fatigued of battling in an endless loop, feeling helpless and angry, waking up in the middle of the night, experiencing flashbacks and anxiety, and feeling exhausted, depressed, and hopeless? Do you find your water glass always overflowing, no matter what you do to alleviate the stress that is occurring in your life. 

Have you commenced using negative coping mechanisms such as alcohol, Netflix, food or narcotics to numb away the pain that you’re experiencing on a daily basis. Sometimes life throws us wicked curveballs, testing our strength and weaknesses, where we often feel like we are constantly stuck in a dark place feeling hopeless. I would love to walk alongside you, and help you build and gain the strength and confidence to defeat life’s battles.

With my empathetic, non-judgmental and helping personality, I am able to create a safe environment for you to feel comfortable in this journey. Through my own personal experience, I know that life can be cruel, but there is always a helping hand that will guide you out of the darkest days. I highly value therapeutic relationships and believe it is the key to making the journey easier. I am here to help you build resilience, to connect with your emotions, reprocess your trauma and regain your sense of self that has been lost in your traumatic experiences.

I hold two Master degrees, one in Psychology from the United Kingdom and a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Canada. I have four years experience working with incarcerated youth and applying CBT. I also have experience using other interventions such as SFBT, EFT, TF-CBT, Client-Centred approach and others. Finally, I have my training certification for clinical interventions for cPTSD such as EMDR and am biligual in french and english.  

Choosing to start your journey and choosing the perfect person to experience those dark moments with, can be frightening. Life’s a climb, but the view is great, and hopefully I can be the one to show you that.

I understand the deep, often invisible impact that trauma, grief, and PTSD can have on your life. 

These challenges can feel overwhelming, but they also hold the potential for growth and resilience. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your story at your own pace, uncover your inner strengths, and begin to heal.

As a queer therapist, I strive to create an inclusive and affirming environment for all individuals, regardless of their identity or background. Using a humanistic and strength-based approach, I tailor my care to meet your unique needs, recognizing that every journey is different. 

Whether you’re navigating the aftermath of trauma, managing anxiety, or seeking support through life’s transitions, I am here to walk alongside you. Together, we will work to transform pain into strength and help you reclaim a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling, and aligned with your hopes for the future.

David brings a unique perspective to his journey as a counselor, having served as a treatment foster parent and a teacher within the public school system. Currently pursuing his Master's in Counseling Psychology, he is dedicated to integrating his experiential knowledge with formal training. His therapeutic approach is rooted in client-centered principles, emphasizing emotional and somatic processing. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, and Jungian and Existentialist ideas, David addresses a wide range of emotional concerns. Mindfulness techniques and trauma-informed perspectives enrich his practice, promoting holistic healing.

Central to David's philosophy is the belief in the innate resilience of the human spirit and the body-mind's capacity for self-healing. He strives to create a safe and transparent environment where clients can explore their experiences without judgment. Respect for professional and personal boundaries and client autonomy is paramount in fostering a trusting therapeutic relationship. David views life's challenges as opportunities for personal evolution and development. He values the integration of the spiritual and psychological dimensions of healing

Helga Fagerstrom, RSW, MSW

Helga is a registered social worker with a master’s degree in social work. She has worked with indigenous youth and young adults with behavioural challenges and persons in crisis, for close to 15 years. 

She uses a strength-based approach to work collaboratively with individuals who are experiencing challenging situations to help them learn coping strategies.

She works with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy tools for individual goal setting and Narrative Therapy as well for helping people shift from unhealthy narratives they carry about themselves to more healthy and constructive narratives, that empower clients to move forward, independently.