Heya, I’m Wynnie, or Bronwyn if you prefer to sound more formal. I'm a Peer Support Worker, using my lived experience and informal study as a foundation to my work. I do not have formal education in counseling, but strive to help people feel heard and supported, and aid them to find a path through difficult times in their lives using social connection, play, movement, and a wide variety of other resources. At Stardust, I work with our registered therapists to provide holistic care and to build a friendly neighborhood community. 

Areas of Focus

• Queer and gender identities

• Changing and dynamic relationships

• Non-monogamous and otherwise atypical relationships

• Shifts in sex activities and attraction

• Separated and blended families

• Living as a mental health service user

• Childhood abuse

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Willkommen! Bienvenue! And Welcome!  I’m Helen and in case you missed the cabaret reference, I am a big theatre nerd! I am also a Social Worker who is passionate about helping people learn to live their lives with radical honesty and epic bravery. I think people feel best when they can be their authentic selves. I strive to establish a connection with clients that helps them feel safe, heard, validated, and seen. I value honesty and transparency and strive to reflect this in my practice and daily life. 

Areas of Focus: 

• Children, youth, families, and adults 

• 2SLGBTQIA+ 

• Sexuality and gender identity 

• Trauma 

• Neurodivergence 

• Executive functioning strategies 

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Hi, I'm Jenny!

The world is a hard place to be a human and I am all about doing what I can to bring some safety, play and care to the experience.

I have a background in gender studies, community organizing and harm reduction work. My approach to care is rooted in intersectional, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed frameworks, recognizing that the trauma and harm that comes to us is most often a result of the oppressive systems we live within rather than an internal flaw that needs “fixing”. I am passionate about collaborative and contextual counseling. You know yourself and your world best, and I invite you to bring all of the parts of yourself to our work together.

Areas of Focus:

• Trauma/Complex Trauma

• Depression

• Avoidance & Shutdown

• Chronic Overwhelm and Burnout

• Perfectionism

• Self-Esteem, Feelings of Worthlessness and Shame 

• Isolation and loneliness

• Queer/Trans Identities and Experiences

Hi! I’m Melanie. I am passionate about helping others, creativity, and promoting health and wellness. I aim to empower my clients by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages personal growth and development. I work with clients to enhance well-being and quality of life through recreation and leisure activities. I’ve worked in a variety of settings such as municipalities, elementary schools, long-term care facilities, and within the community.

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Areas of focus 

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• Recreation and leisure activities

• Walk and talks

• Developing life skills

• Social integration

• Group community outings

• Advocacy

Hi, I’m Lex! I work from a person-centred approach first and foremost - you are the expert of your own life and I want to respect and honour that truth. I want to work alongside you in collaboration to uncover and celebrate your authenticity and            inner wisdoms. 

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Areas of Focus: 

• Trauma (single-incident, complex and systemic)

• BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent individuals and communities

• Building Self-Compassion and Self-Esteem

• Integrating Expressive Arts practices into treatment

• Individuals who feel ostracized by mainstream mental healthcare services

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Hi, I’m Emily! Please note that I'll be away on parental leave until January 2025.

My background is largely in individual and family therapy; however, my early career was spent working in the carceral system, anti-violence counselling, and working with at-risk youth and young parents. I describe myself an integrated therapist, pulling from a few different modalities that
are grounded in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice. With therapy being a deeply vulnerable experience, my commitment to our time together is to prioritize curiosity, safety, and trust. I strongly believe that no one ever requires “fixing”.​

Areas of Focus:

- Adolescents/Young Adults/Adults 

-Depression / Anxiety Disorders

-Self-Harm and Suicidality

-Family Therapy (including non-traditional/diverse family systems)

-Parenting / Parent and Caregiver

-ADHD and Neurodivergence

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Hello! I'm Brooke. I work from a client-centered approach, as I have lived experince in mental health and know how valuable it it to feel like someone is in your corner. I have worked in various mental health roles, such as a group facilitator, community support, and mental health worker.  I offer a wide range of services, such as counselling, sex and intimacy workshops, and group programs. 

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Areas of Focus: 

- Neurodivergence /Depression/Anxiety/

Schizophrenia/BPD

- LGBTQIA+ & Gender Identity Issues 

- Trauma Informed 

-Self Destructive Behaviours/Self Harm

- Life Skills and Harm Reduction 

-Sex/Sexuality Identities Kink-allied

- Adolescents/Young Adults/Youth

-Self Esteem and Strengths Focused 

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I'm Skye! I work from an anti-oppressive and social justice-oriented perspective, grounded in fat liberation, Health At Every Size®, and intersectional feminism.

I use a variety of approaches in my work which include self-compassion, mindful noticing of thoughts, emotions, and sensations, and embodied (or somatic) practices.

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Areas of Focus:​

- Body image/body liberation​

- Binge eating disorder

- Self-esteem/self-worth

- Anxiety

- ADHD

- Perfectionism

- Supporting fat folks​

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Hi! I'm Emma! I like to talk about feelings and ask questions. As a counsellor, my sessions are casual and conversational. I work from a trauma-informed lens, including recognizing the trauma we take on just existing within an oppressive, capitalist world. 

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I pull bits and pieces from a number of different modalities to create a sort of therapeutic trail mix that works for me.

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Areas of Focus: 

• Trauma

• Sexuality and gender identity

• Healthy relationships and self-esteem

• Youth/adolescent issues

• Non-traditional relationships including kink dynamics, non-monogamy, and blended families

• Neurodivergence

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Hi, I'm Arlo
I am a current Masters in Counselling Psychology practicum student
who is qualified to practice under the clinical supervision of an approved supervisor. I am queer focused and as a non-binary individual I understand the extra struggles the queer community faces. 

Areas of Focus:

• queer identity

• gender exploration

• depression

• mood disorders