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With over 32 years of experience, Maureen works with individuals aged 18 and over, as well as couples, who face a wide range of concerns. Many clients seek support for relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, and PTSD. Others may be addressing addiction and recovery, including alcohol, drugs, or behavioral addictions such as sex or pornography, or supporting partners of addicts. Additional areas of focus include communication challenges, spiritual concerns approached from a Christian perspective, difficult childhood histories, and experiences of abuse.

Maureen’s mission is to provide high-quality, results-driven counselling within a safe, supportive, and welcoming space. Clients are guided toward meaningful, lasting change while feeling understood and cared for throughout the process.

Maureen utilizes a range of evidence-based therapies tailored to each client’s needs. Couples benefit from the Gottman Method, which strengthens communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution skills. Individual therapy may include neurotherapies such as EMDR, EMDR 2.0, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to address trauma and emotional dysregulation. Cognitive therapy supports clients in identifying and reframing unhelpful thought patterns, while addiction and recovery-focused interventions provide psychoeducation, coping strategies, and guidance for lasting change. This integrative approach ensures that therapy addresses both the immediate concerns and the long-term goals of each client.

By staying current with the latest evidence-based practices, she ensures that treatment is both effective and tailored to individual needs. Her practice emphasizes building resilience, improving relationships, and fostering personal growth. Maureen provides a safe and welcoming environment where clients feel supported, heard, and valued.

I’m a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling, and Qualified Clinical Supervisor.

I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t shifting—whether that shows up as sleep difficulties, anxiety, or the impact of past experiences.

Many of the people I work with are capable and high-functioning on the outside, but internally overwhelmed. They’ve often been managing on their own for a long time, but reach a point where what used to help is no longer enough.

My work focuses on sleep (CBT-I), trauma, and anxiety. I also support nervous system regulation, emotional overwhelm, and stress-related difficulties.

Therapy with me is practical and collaborative. We focus on understanding what’s maintaining the patterns that keep you stuck and building tools you can actually use in daily life—so you can sleep better, feel calmer, and move forward with more clarity and ease.

If you’re considering support, you’re welcome to reach out to see if working together feels like a good fit.

Monja is a trauma-informed, person-centred counsellor who offers a steady, welcoming space for clients seeking support. She works with adolescents, adults, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, burnout, identity exploration, relationship concerns, trauma, and substance-related or behavioural difficulties.

She is a Certified Member of the Canadian College of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (CCPCP) and holds both the Registered Professional Counsellor designation (CCPCPR) and the International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counsellor (ICADC) credential.

Monja draws on evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based strategies, harm reduction, and relapse-prevention methods—integrated with a holistic, culturally aware lens. Her work focuses on helping clients understand core patterns, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and build lasting resilience.

She believes meaningful change is possible at every stage of life and supports clients with clarity, compassion, and grounded guidance as they move toward greater emotional well-being and self-understanding.