Hi, I'm Sarah Akisanya
I am a Registered Social Worker (Certificate #4359) with the Manitoba College of Social Workers (BSW, RSW, MSW). I strive to create a warm, compassionate, and collaborative space where adults and couples can show up as their authentic selves. I believe therapy is most meaningful when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you as you move toward healing and growth.
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My professional experience spans healthcare, education, and community settings, where I have supported individuals through periods of stress, change, and transition. These experiences have strengthened my systems perspective and deepened my understanding of how relationships, environments, identities, and lived experiences influence wellbeing.
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My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and systems-informed approach. I draw from Narrative Therapy, Systems Theory, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailoring therapy to your unique experiences, goals, and needs. Together, we can explore both what you are navigating today and the deeper patterns, relationships, and life experiences that continue to shape how you see yourself and the world around you.
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I am passionate about creating an inclusive space where every aspect of your identity and lived experience is welcomed and respected. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship concerns, cultural identity, or major life transitions, my hope is that therapy becomes a place where you feel empowered to better understand yourself, strengthen your relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Outside of the therapy room, you'll usually find me lighting my favourite candle, playing sports, or reading a good book.
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If you think we might be a good fit, or you would like to connect further to discuss what working together may be like, please feel free to reach out for a free consultation!
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Sarah works with adults and couples and specializes in Trauma, Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Cultural Identity, and Life Transitions.
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Identity-Affirming and Systems-Informed Therapist
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Hi, I'm Hayley MacGillivray
I am a Registered Social Worker (Certificate #5329) with the Manitoba College of Social Workers, and I have also completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I bring experience from my time working in the child welfare system as well as the healthcare system to my work, which has provided a strong background working collaboratively with clients with a wide range of concerns and abilities.
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Therapy means something different to everyone, and I welcome the opportunity to explore with each individual how therapy can help meet unmet needs and allow for continued growth and exploration. It is a non-negotiable in my work to prioritize creating a safe space together where you can feel safe and comfortable enough to be your genuine self; no need to mask or show up in a certain way! I trust you are the expert in your own life and welcome the change to learn about your history and experiences.
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In our work together, you can expect aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Brainspotting to be incorporated depending on your specific needs and goals.
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Outside of work, I am likely to be spending time with my dog (Stella) and my husband, knitting or crocheting, spending time outside, or decompressing with some reality tv.
If you think we might be a good fit, or you would like to connect further to discuss what working together may be like, please feel free to reach out for a free consultation!
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Hayley works with individuals ages 18+ and specializes in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Challenging Family Dynamics.
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Hi, I'm Ash Shewchuk
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA #11262652) and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) License #18508, supervised by Kate Harper. I have a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. My background in hospice care and crisis response has fundamentally shaped my work as a therapist, with these roles honing my ability to listen beyond words and to sit with people in their most difficult moments with empathy and without judgment. This is the essence of my practice today: I prioritize creating a space where you feel safe, validated, and truly heard.
Effective therapy must be as unique as the individual seeking it. Rejecting a "one-size-fits-all" model, I integrate techniques from various frameworks like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). At the heart of this practice is a deeply collaborative relationship, built on the conviction that you are the ultimate authority on your life.
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When I'm not in session, I can be found playing music, working on a crossword puzzle, or trying to improve in a newfound hobby, be it woodcarving or quilting.
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Ash works with those ages 18+ and specializes in Anxiety, Trauma, Shame and People Pleasing Tendencies.
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Neurodiversity-affirming and 2SLGBTQIA+-affirming Therapist
Hi, I'm Kelsey McDonald
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA #10010824). I hold a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology, and for more than 20 years, have worked in roles where I support individuals with their mental health.
My approach to therapy is best suited to people who have reached a place of readiness. You don't need certainty. You don't need confidence. But if you're willing to get curious about yourself and try something different, that's a wonderful place to begin. If you've reached the place where you are open to looking honestly at yourself and experimenting with even the smallest new way of responding to life's challenges, we'll likely be a good fit.
My role isn't to convince you to change. Once you've decided you'd like your life to look, sound, and feel different than it does today, my role is to be your 'guide-on-the-side' as you take small steps to make those changes. I'll listen to your heart's truth and provide offerings - be it new perspectives to consider or new behaviours to play with - designed to move your life in the direction you want to go.
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I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process that begins with a strong relational foundation, focused on supporting you with increased self-trust. Together, we'll make sense of your patterns with curiosity and compassion; self-understanding and not self-blame. I won't tell you who you should be or simply sit back and observe. Instead, I'll bring curiosity, authenticity, and thoughtful challenge as we work together to support your move from understanding yourself differently to living differently - one small step at a time.
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My clinical style is to-the-point and no-nonsense balanced with compassion, laughter, and humour. I work from an integrated model, which means I draw from a variety of theoretical backgrounds so that your sessions are tailor-made for your unique needs.
My core values include:
Education & Empowerment
Courage & Connection
Authenticity & Accountability
Outside of my time with clients you can find me walking my dogs, curled up with a good book, or experimenting in the kitchen.
If you're ready to embody the courageous parts of yourself, to build the future you envision, and do that work with a therapist who will actively engage with you in 'the work', I invite you to reach out.
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Kelsey works with individuals ages 18+ and specializes in Depression, Burnout Recovery and Navigating Parenthood.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (license #11241928). I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in the Social Sciences. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and am currently working toward certification.
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In therapy, I take a collaborative and person-centered approach. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, offering tools, insights, and encouragement as you move toward healing and growth. My work often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and EMDR, and I adapt sessions to meet you where you are at. Together, we can explore what you are experiencing in the present as well as the deeper beliefs and root issues that may be shaping your life.
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I am passionate about making therapy accessible and inclusive for people with diverse needs and experiences. Living with ADHD has shaped how I show up as a therapist, and has given me a deep respect for the fact that healing is never one-size-fits-all. I bring flexibility, creativity, and a non-judgmental stance to my work, adapting approaches so that therapy feels supportive and effective for you.
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Outside of session, you can usually find me walking my dog or exploring new creative outlets like crochet, texture art, cooking, or painting with watercolours.
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Brianne works with individuals ages 18+ and specializes in Trauma, Anxiety, Burnout Recovery and Negative Belief Systems.
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Neurodiversity-affirming Therapist
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Hi, I'm Brianne Rivard
