Registered Social Worker (BSW, RSW), Early Childhood Educator II, Reiki Practitioner, Certified Life Coach, Hypnotherapy Provider, Accelerated Emotional Release Therapy Provider.

Practicing in Brandon & Oak Lake, Manitoba

Catherine is the co-owner of Home Counselling and Wellness. As a healer, she has over 20 years experience supporting individuals and families. Catherine works from a client-centred approach, and is well versed in providing care for the following needs:

Addictions & Substance Use Domestic Violence Trauma & Early Childhood Adverse Experiences Parenting & Attachment

Catherine looks to empower those she works with through a strength-based and trauma-informed stance. Her tailored support includes psychosocial education, emotional regulation, behavioural activation, and cognitive restructuring / solution-focused methods. Catherine believes that everyone she meets with is an expert in their own journey. She delivers services based on each person’s stated needs, goals and preferences.

Catherine is a proud Metis woman and is an approved provider for First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. She also sees clients for a private fee for service.

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Hello!

I’m Tracy (she/her),

I have been on a lifelong journey to discover what my mission truly is. No matter what area I have worked in, I have found that my true joy comes from connecting with children and families and the very many dynamics that come with that.

I am an ECE II, Therapeutic Play Practitioner, Theraplay Informed Practitioner, Trauma Informed RYT 200, Hypnotherapy Practitioner and Accelerated Emotional Release Therapy Practitioner with training in many other areas including Glasser’s Reality Therapy, DIR FloorTime, Dance for All, SandTray, Puppets. I have over 25 years experience working with and building relationships with children of all ages and their families/guardians/educators/other therapeutic team members.

I use my training and experience to facilitate communication with children, foster their emotional wellness, increase their personal strengths, and enhance their social relationships. I work one on one with children, children and their parents/carers, as well as (any stage) foster/kinship/adoptive families in a play-based trauma informed playroom. I have experience and enjoy working with neurodiverse and neurotypical children.

I also have a one on one and group Trauma Informed Yoga practice, where I provide support and care as we integrate both gentle yoga in many of the 8 Limbs, and psychology from a trauma-informed perspective.

I am an advocate for inclusivity and welcome and invite LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC individuals to experience a safe and accepting space within all areas of my practice.

I believe every child is a special and unique individual and comes from a set of distinctive and particular circumstances related to their growth and development. I provide a safe, flexible, adaptable, playful Therapeutic experience, and so look forward to building a positive relationship with each child, their parents/carers, and those in their support system.

“Toys are children’s words and play is their language.” Gary L. Landreth

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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN, BScPN)

Practicing in Brandon, Manitoba

Niki has been practicing as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse since 1998. She has worked remotely in Northern Manitoba for 17 years, and now resides in the Westman region of Manitoba providing services to Brandon & area. She has dedicated her career to helping people find hope and healing in their life’s journey.

Working from a holistic approach, Niki provides comprehensive assessments, case formulation and treatment planning appropriate to each client’s individual needs. She strives to help people overcome identified challenges while respecting and valuing that everyone has a unique and personal story to share.

Throughout her career, she has focused her practice on:

Depression & Anxiety Trauma Stress & Adapting to Change Grief & Loss Childhood disorders Crisis Intervention, Postvention & Critical Incident Stress Management.

She has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and solution focused therapy.  Niki is an approved provider for First Nations Inuit Health Branch and private fee for service clients.

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN, BScPN) Practicing in Brandon, Manitoba Niki has been practic... Read More

Counsellor (MEd, MC, CCC) Practicing in Oak Lake & Minnedosa, Manitoba & Online

EMDR - All Locations & Online

Melissa completed her Master’s at Brandon University and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor. She is currently working as a school counsellor in a rural school division. Melissa also holds a Master of Special Education and has worked in public schools with students who struggle with behavioural issues as well as with young offenders in the juvenile prison system.

Melissa feels that all her clients possess the resilience, flexibility and ability to choose the path toward a valued life. She believes in providing a safe, open and welcoming environment for her clients where personal growth is possible.

Melissa takes a holistic and integrative approach when working with her clients, using practices that best suit her client’s needs. She specializes in evidence-based therapies including, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) trauma therapy.

Melissa has experience and training in the following areas:

Suicide Intervention Anxiety Child and Youth Bereavement Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Behavioural Management Self Regulation Mood Disorders Domestic Violence Adolescent Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (DNA-V) Trauma-Informed Counselling Trauma Therapy (EMDR) EMDR Trained Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)

Counsellor (MEd, MC, CCC) Practicing in Oak Lake & Minnedosa, Manitoba & Online EMDR - A... Read More

RPN/BScPN

Practicing in Brandon, Manitoba

Krista has worked in the Mental Health field for many years as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. She knew her calling at a young age as she comes from a family of nurses. She has always been passionate, giving, caring and shows compassion and empathy to others. Krista has always stood up and advocated for those in need. She has been described as being an excellent listener. Her goal is to assist individuals in finding what make them fulfilled and happy within their lives.

Krista graduated in 2008 with her Bachelors in Psychiatric Nursing Degree. She has worked in various settings and with all ages: Children/Adolescents, Adults and Geriatric. She has worked in the Community as a Community Mental Health Worker, as well as in Acute psychiatric settings. She believes everybody has the potential to heal and better themselves, and to feel accepted in a safe, open and non judgmental environment.

Krista has a variety of experience and is continually educating herself on various mental health concerns. She uses multiple approaches such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, cognitive restructuring, motivational counselling, supportive counselling, and solution focused techniques.

She is married with 2 young children. Her family and her relationships are what she cherishes most.

Krista is an approved provider for First Nations and Inuit Health Branch and private fee for service clients.

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BSW, RSW

Mindie has been a practicing social worker for 15 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work Degree in 2007 from the University of Manitoba. Since that time she has worked with many different demographics from a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds.

Mindie is passionate and genuine in her desire to help people reconnect and rediscover their inner strengths. The foundation to her work begins with ensuring she creates a safe, compassionate, judgement free space, where people can begin to heal.

Mindie values, respects and honors client’s vulnerability and courage to share their stories and struggles. Using a client-centred, strengths based, trauma informed approach, Mindie meets her clients where they are at and walks along side them in their journey to healing. She believes that her clients are the experts of their lives, and by building a safe trusting relationship, and working collaboratively, they can gain the tools needed to move towards personal growth and happiness.

“If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.” -Brene Brown

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Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN, BScPN)

Practicing in Brandon, Manitoba

Tessa completed her degree in Psychiatric Nursing in 2008. Before opening Home Counselling and Wellness, she spent over a decade working in the addictions and mental health field for a variety of organizations. She particularly enjoys helping people discover their strengths and how to capitalize on them.

Tessa has worked with people of all ages and has helped people living with addiction make lasting changes to their behaviours, take control of their lives, and find peace. Her mission is to help others find their own unique ways of leading productive and fulfilling lives.

Tess believes in good routines and restoration. She places great value on the relationship between counsellor and client and offers a space where honesty, authenticity, and humour are welcome.

Throughout her life, Tessa has naturally been a “helper” and has stayed true to her desire to assist others through various roles, including youth work, community-based programs, in-patient units, nursing homes, high schools, and, on a more personal level, as a mother to two children. She is experienced in addressing a variety of interpersonal and mental health concerns, which includes, but is not limited to

Anxiety and Depression Behavioural Issues Bipolar Disorder Coping Skills Grief Life Transitions Peer Relationships Relationship Issues Self Esteem Stress Suicidal Ideation Substance Use Addiction Codependency

Approved provider for First Nations and Inuit Health Branch. Private fee for service.

“There’s something so remarkable about seeing the beauty in another human being. It brings about more possibility for change than almost anything else that we can do. And out of this quality of presence comes healing.”

• Jack Kornfield

Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN, BScPN) Practicing in Brandon, Manitoba Tessa completed her d... Read More

R.S.W / B.A. / Certificate in Marriage and Family Theory

Practicing in Brandon, Manitoba

Amanda is a Registered Licensed Social Worker and has been working in the helping profession for the past 20 years. Amanda has an undergrad degree with a major in Psychology from the University of Manitoba and a Certificate in Marriage and Family Theory from the University of Winnipeg Aurora Therapy Centre. Amanda has worked for a variety of agencies within addictions, mental health, child protection and LGBTQIA-specific counselling. Amanda works from a holistic, client centered and strength-based approach. She uses various approaches such as Mindfulness, Motivational Counselling, Solution Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral techniques, tailoring therapeutic interventions to each individual person.

Amanda believes that every person is an expert of their own story and feels honoured to be able to walk alongside clients in their journey. She offers a space that is safe and inclusive to allow clients to heal, explore and find their authentic selves. Since Amanda was a child, dogs have always played a huge role in her life. Amanda has always known the tremendous therapeutic value that dogs can have in the lives of others. Amanda brings to her practice a Certified Therapy Dog named Kailua.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” - David Richo

R.S.W / B.A. / Certificate in Marriage and Family Theory Practicing in Brandon, Manitoba Amanda... Read More