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Meet Our Team

Our clinicians bring warmth, expertise, and a genuine commitment to your wellbeing.

Kristan Barnes (She/Her)
MA., C.C.C., RP., N.D.

Kristan is our Founder/Director. She is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Canadian Certified Counsellor with over nine years of community-based experience supporting children, teens, adults, and couples across all stages of life. She uses a trauma-informed, client-centred approach and integrates evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), internal family systems (IFS), solution-focused therapy, attachment-based approaches, and play therapy to provide individualized and meaningful care.

Kristan supports clients navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, stress, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum concerns, and life transitions. She also works with individuals seeking support around boundaries, self-understanding, and developing practical coping skills that translate into everyday life. Kristan believes therapy should be collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals, with a strong therapeutic relationship at the core of the work.

Kristan offers a supportive, collaborative space to explore challenges, build insight, and develop practical coping strategies. She is committed to meeting clients where they are and supporting meaningful change at a pace that feels right

(Kristan is not currently taking new clients)

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Brianna Feltham(She/Her)
BSW., MSW., RSW

Brianna is a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults, and caregivers navigating a wide range of mental health and life challenges.

Much of Brianna’s career has focused on supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, stress, and life transitions. She also has experience supporting older adults through the emotional and practical impacts of aging, while helping caregivers manage burnout, overwhelm, and the complexities of supporting loved ones.

Brianna also has experience in supporting young people facing mental health challenges while also helping parents build confidence, strengthen connection, and better support their child’s emotional wellbeing.

Brianna’s approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. She believes therapy should feel like a space where clients can show up as they are, without judgment, and feel supported in building meaningful, sustainable change. She holds certification in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed practice, with additional training in ADHD, substance use, and trauma.

Whether clients are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, burnt out, or simply looking for support through a difficult season of life, Brianna aims to create a space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Brianna is taking new clients
Evening & Weekend appointments available

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Rachael Harding(She/Her)
M.A., C.C.C.

Rachael is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Gender Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Rachael works with adults, teens, and children aged 8+. She has experience supporting individuals facing challenges such as 2SLGBTQ+ issues, personal or job stress, grief and loss, life adjustments, intimate partner or domestic violence, depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, and self-esteem struggles. Rachael also has experience working with children in a variety of contexts including respite work and has completed several play therapy trainings.

Rachael embraces a person-centered, holistic approach as she believes each client is unique and can achieve therapeutic success by working collaboratively together. Her approach incorporates therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Narrative Therapy as well as drawing on mindfulness and play therapy techniques.  

Aside from professional dedication, Rachael is deeply passionate about providing support and understanding tailored to every individual that she has the privilege to therapeutically connect with on a compassionate and empathetic level.

Rachael is taking new clients
Weekday Morning & Afternoon appointments available

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Nathan Jenkins (He/Him)
MA., C.C.C., R.P. (Qualifying), N.D.

Nathan is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (#15377) , Certified Canadian Counsellor (#11243439) and Naturopath. He currently holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Nathan continues to further his knowledge in the mental health field through professional development.

In practice, Nathan values using a person-centered, trauma informed approach to therapy with emphasis on fostering a sound therapeutic relationship with adolescents (10+) and adults. He also believes in creating a safe and non-judgmental environment in collaboration with the client to navigate through their journey to healing. Using a multi-faceted approach to counselling, Nathan draws upon theories such as solution-focused, mindfulness techniques, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and attachment-based approaches. He welcomes all clients seeking unconditional positive regard and guidance in navigating life’s curveballs. Nathan has a special interest in stress and anger management, neurodiversity, and helping to create balance. Nathan’s goal in counselling is to provide an empathetic and meaningful connection to build upon positive therapeutic outcomes. As a psychotherapist (Qualifying), Nathan participates in external supervision to continue enhancing his skills.

Outside of the office, Nathan enjoys creating a work-life balance by gardening, cooking, hiking with his two rescue dogs, and spending time with family and friends.

Find the right fit for you.

All of our clinicians offer a warm, judgment-free space. Send us a note and we'll match you with the right person.