Kayla Breelove Carter
​Clinical Traumatologist | Clinical Supervisor
Individuals (16+) | English & French
"Trauma has a way of showing up in an intrusive way, it shows up with no real reference point for, it brings up discomfort and leaves us with this sufferance and pain. Taking the first step can be hard, while finding new meaning and growth is possible, it takes courage and vulnerability. We're here to walk alongside you, on your journey back to your authentic self."

Kayla is a clinical traumatologist who uses an integrative historical trauma focused approach to healing, including somatic and empowerment therapies, to guide healing and recovery of trauma and symptoms of adversities.

Kayla is a clinical supervisor and licensed with the Colleges of Counselling Therapy in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Kayla holds  CCC designation as a Canadian Certified Counsellor, they are on the board of MAPS Canada, and a monthly mental health columnist, for CBC Moncton and PEI.

While practicing as a clinical traumatologist, Kayla specializes in Nutritional Psychology and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. Kayla incorporates intergenerational plant medicine knowledge passed down from the mothers of their lineage, and modern knowledge of nutrition.

"There is an opportunity for new meaning making and growth, let us hold a space for you to journey on that path" - Kayla
Ashlee Hollinger
​Licensed Counselling Therapist | Art Therapist | Certified EMDR
Adults (18+)
Ashlee is a Licensed Counselling Therapist (LCT) with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (CCTNB), an Art Therapist with the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA), a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Ashlee holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology, and a graduate diploma in Art Therapy and is certified in EMDR.

Ashlee has an integrative therapy style that's foundation is a trauma-informed approach, using elements from somatic-based trauma therapy, parts work, and creative therapies while emphasizing empathy and meeting the client where they are at. From this, Ashlee is equipped to help clients with a range of mental health concerns from anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.

"I believe that healing happens through connection. By building a safe and trusting relationship, we will discover what your needs are and how we can work together on your emotional well-being." - Ashlee

WAITLIST ONLY. Email info@breelove.ca to get added to Ashlee's waitlist.
Cleo Blackwood
​Registered Social Worker | Certified Life Skills Coach
​Individuals (16+) | Relational Therapy
Cleo is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), the Nova Scotia College of Social Workers (NSCSW) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Cleo is a graduate of York University, where she earned a Bachelor of Social Work with a Minor in Human Rights and Equity Studies, as well as a Master of Social Work. Additionally, Cleo holds a diploma in Social Service Work and Life Skills Coach Certification from George Brown College. 

Cleo has over 13 years of experience supporting diverse populations within various capacities including counselling, mental health, crisis intervention, educational advocacy, positive youth development, immigration challenges, family reunification and intergenerational trauma.

Cleo has also held various volunteer leadership roles within her community and she is passionate about empowerment and social change that is rooted in equity, diversity and inclusion. 

“My approach to practice is anti-oppressive, client-centred, trauma-informed and practical. I am committed to delivering a high standard of care that is premised on integrity, collaboration and compassion.” - Cleo ​
Samantha Nickerson
Licensed Counselling Therapist| Brainspotting Therapist, Phase I | Certified Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Professional
Individuals (16+) 
Samantha is a Licensed Counselling Therapist within the Province of New Brunswick (LCT), a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and trained in Brainspotting therapy and certified in DBT.

With several years’ experience in the healthcare industry, Samantha utilizes a trauma-informed cognitive behavioural, solution-focused, and dialectical behavioural therapeutic approach to assist individuals in their mental health journey.

Samantha helps individuals find a therapeutic plan, through her therapies, that will address their needs and concerns
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"In therapy, you are in control of your own path. I am here to help you realize the power of your mind over matter."-Samantha
Meagan Chaffey (she/her)
Registered Counselling Therapist | IFS Informed Therapy | Yoga Teacher
Individuals 16+
Meagan is a Registered Counselling Therapist (RCT) with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists. Meagan has taken Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy training and is completing courses towards a certificate in Wholistic Healing Practices & Colonial Trauma. She is a trauma informed yoga teacher, as well as being trained as an abortion doula & death doula.

Meagan is dedicated to practicing from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist, sex-positive, queer & trans affirming lens. She integrates a somatic therapeutic approach with parts work & IFS, as well as land-based healing practices. She is experienced in guiding the healing of clients from racial and ancestral trauma, IPV, sexualized violence, and vicarious & occupational trauma experienced by helping professionals.

“I can assist you to recognize your inherent worth, value and abilities. Everyone deserves to heal, and I am honoured that you have considered allowing me to work with you.” - Meagan
Stephanie Petersen
Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying | Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
​Adults (18+) | Relational Therapy
Stephanie is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She has received her Masters in Counselling Psychology and additional training in trauma-informed care.  

Stephanie works from a humanistic approach and uses a trauma-informed lens. She utilizes a collaborative approach, working with each individual to determine a treatment plan that will best suit their needs.  Stephanie is equipped to work with individuals who are living with depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and couples. 

"Collaborating together, we will work to foster a safe environment that will encourage mental, physical, and emotional well-being." - Stephanie
Chandni Chaube
Mental Health Practitioner | Substance use and misuses | Individuals (16+) | English & Fiji Hindi
Chandni (pronounced chan-duh-nee) has a Master of Arts, Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC). Her approach is both trauma-informed and rooted in a biopsychosocial framework. She endeavours to help clients using a person-centred modality that pays respect to the unique strengths, qualities, and cultural influences that impact an individual's experience.

Chandni has experience in crisis counselling using solutions-focused interventions, as well as substance use and addictions counselling for those who use substances and those affected by the substance use of others. She believes in the innate ability of the individual to unearth and understand their motivation for change, and to make changes according to what they inherently know to be best for themselves.

"Being brave means that we carry on in spite of the fear of uncertainty. I'll face that unknown space with you and facilitate each step that lights up a new perspective and path. I am honoured and humbled to accompany you on your journey, thank you for reaching out." - Chandni
Marianne Moore
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) | Certified Yoga Teacher
​Individuals (16+)
Marianne is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and has completed her Master’s of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.  

Marianne works from a client-centred, solution-focused approach and uses a trauma-informed lens. She has a friendly, comfortable and non-judgemental approach to how she works and strives to develop a treatment plan alongside her clients that best suits their needs. 

With a background in yoga and mobility instruction, Marianne uses an integrative approach when working with a range of mental health concerns from anxiety and stress to depression and trauma. 

“The path to mental, physical and emotional well-being is a journey that looks different for everyone. I am here to walk alongside each individual as they make their way along their unique trail towards wellness.” -Marianne
Grace Han
Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C)
​Individuals (16+)
Grace Han is a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) who recently graduated with M.Ed in Counselling.
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As a person with a disability from the racialized community, Grace provides counselling from the perspectives of marginalized communities and provides counselling for those who may be physical, emotional, and spiritual assistance as they navigate through the world. Grace focuses on trauma-informed person-centred therapy, incorporated with Narrative Therapy that provides a space for clients to process their current understanding of their story and ways that they would like to re-write or re-narrate it. Grace also believes in providing a safe and barrier-free environment as people learn to appreciate having interactions with one another regardless of their abilities.

Along with her lived experience as a person with disability, Grace has over 15 years of experience of working with the disability community, including her role as a Spiritual Caregiver at the L’Arche Homefires Community in Wolfville, NS.

“Growing up as a person with disability I often thought it would be beneficial to have a counsellor who understands disability from a lived-experience. It is my hope to provide counselling for those who may find comfort in having a therapeutic conversation with a counsellor with a disability that they can identity with” - Grace
​Vanessa Gray
Licensed Counselling Therapist-Candidate| Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Individuals (16+) 
Vanessa has completed a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Psychology from Dalhousie University. She has a strong background in working with adults facing mental health and addiction challenges in the non-profit sector.

Guided by a client-centered approach, Vanessa strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. By fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship, clients are empowered to take an active role in their mental health journey.

Recognizing that each person is unique, Vanessa tailors her counselling approach to meet the specific needs and goals of her clients. She utilizes evidence-based techniques, drawing from modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and internal family systems (IFS) . Through this integrative approach, Vanessa assists her clients in developing a deeper awareness of their internal worlds.

"It is an empowering process to take control of your mental health, and I am honoured to collaborate with you on this journey” - Vanessa ​​
Amy Demone
Integrative Counselling Therapist | Individuals (8+) | Nature-Informed Therapy
Amy is a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C). She has completed a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Human Rights and Political Science from Carleton University. She believes counselling is a holistic journey of self-discovery encompassing the mind, body, and spirit. She blends somatic, humanistic, narrative, transpersonal, and nature-based modalities to guide clients toward safety and balance.

Amy's integrative approach to healing is deeply influenced by nature's wisdom and the transformative power of plants. She helps her clients recognize the parallels between their journeys and the cycles of nature, seeing the potential for growth and healing in unlikely places. She empowers her clients to water these seeds and allow them to sprout and blossom into the next iteration of themselves. Her mission is to create a safe and sacred space for clients to explore their inner worlds without judgment. 

“Healing from trauma isn't about “fixing” something that's broken within you; it's a profound unravelling of rediscovering and embracing the parts of yourself that have remained hidden in the shadows of fear and chaos. It’s about dismantling destructive patterns created out of survival so that you can reconnect and come home to your authentic self.”

Clinic and Community Counselling Team 

Daniel Greenwood
Practicum Graduate Student
​Daniel is completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University, and is under the clinical supervision of Ashlee Hollinger. He holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology major) from the University of Waikato.

Utilising the foundation of a person-centred approach, Daniel takes a holistic perspective on wellbeing that acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind, body, spirit, and environment. This approach can offer a deeper understanding of underlying issues and reveal personal strengths and resources clients already possess to facilitate healing.
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As an Indigenous person, Daniel recognises the importance of cultural humility and a trauma- informed approach. Dialectical behaviour therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy are areas of interest that Daniel intends to specialize in, post-internship.

“I believe in connection, established with honesty, respect, and trust. With these as our foundation, we can work together to find your path to healing” - Daniel
Natalia Martinez
Practicum Graduate Student

Natalia is a registered social worker in the province of New Brunswick, and is currently completing the final year of her Master of Social Work through Dalhousie University.  She also holds a Bachelor of Social Work from St. Thomas University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts- Honours, English from Carleton University.

She has worked as a mental health clinician with children and youth, providing support to their families and caregivers. Currently, she is engaged with the Canadian Red Cross, as a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Advisor. She also has several years experience working and living in remote Inuit and First Nation communities.   

Fluent in native Spanish and Colombian born, she was also raised in Canada and the US. 

She practices from a  holistic, multicultural approach, implementing her own experiences into her practice.  Through a trauma informed lens, she uses elements of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy). As an advocate for client empowerment, she believes in helping clients find their voice and a chance to “rewrite” their story, through the use of narrative therapy techniques. She also believes in the healing power of nature and body movement. 
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“It is important to celebrate people’s differences, fostering healing through the common ground found in the human need for connection, love and acceptance.”  - Nat 
Tyler Curry
Practicum Graduate Student
Tyler is currently completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University under the clinical supervision of Kayla Breelove Carter. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology) from Mount Allison University.

Tyler uses an integrative approach that draws on techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Post-internship he would like to specialize in addictions counselling.

​As a band member of Pabineau First Nations, Tyler values the use of Indigenous values in therapy to create a more holistic approach to the treatment process.  

“Therapy can be a rewarding process that requires stepping outside of our comfort zone. Allow me to support you on your journey of becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable.” - Tyler
Danielle Bird
Practicum Graduate Student
Danielle is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University under the clinical supervision of Kayla Breelove Carter. She holds a Bachelor of Science (Major in Psychology, Minor in Neuroscience) with Honors from Mount Saint Vincent University.
 
Danielle has experience working with diverse populations (18+) of clients focused on trauma-informed spiritual guidance and eating disorder recovery coaching. She works from a biopsychosocial & culturally responsive and socially just framework.
 
Danielle uses a poly-theoretical approach that pulls on neuroscience, narrative therapy, internal family systems, somatic therapy and is always trauma-informed.
 
“You are the expert on you. My intention is to walk next to you as you remember this truth. Right where you are is exactly where you need to be to start. I'm looking forward to meeting you.”– Danielle  
Katie Weatherby
Practicum Graduate Student
Katie is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with Yorkville University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology and Minor in Sociology from St. Thomas University.

Drawing from her experiences working with children- and youth-at-risk, Katie values working from a trauma-informed lens and utilizes an integrative approach that includes elements of narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. 

Katie’s goal is to meet all clients with a non-judgemental curiosity and enjoys collaborating with clients to help them realize the potential that is already present to reach their desired goals.​ 
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