About Alisha Stubbs (she/her), MSW, PhD(c)
(Not currently accepting new 1:1 clients). Available for consultation, training and speaking opportunities. Please be in touch for more information - info@bewellcounselling.org
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With over 15 years of experience in social work, Alisha works with adults (not currently accepting new clients) and she specializes in supporting organizations, therapists, social workers, and youth workers in building organizational structures that streamline processes for employee support. These collaborations helped organizations develop support plans that enhance both personal and professional well-being in high-stress environments.
Alisha is available for speaking engagements and consultations on topics related to neuroaffirming practice, social justice frameworks, and professional self-inquiry. She has presented at conferences and professional events, guiding participants through deep reflection on what it means to engage in truly affirming work. Her approach encourages professionals to examine their biases, rethink traditional models, and create environments that honor neurodiversity.
With a research background focused on autism, social work, and education systems, Alisha brings a nuanced perspective to every engagement. Whether speaking to large audiences (online) or working closely with teams, Alisha creates space for meaningful dialogue, personal inquiry, and actionable change.
If your organization is seeking support in building neuroinclusive practices, developing self-care strategies for frontline workers, or exploring neuroaffirming frameworks in education and social work, let's start a conversation. info@bewellcounselling.org
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About Mahe Awan, MSW, RSW, PhD (she/her) - Can see clients living in: British Columbia
Counselling Therapist - Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers.
With over a decade of experience in social work, counselling, and community advocacy, Mahe specializes in supporting diverse, multi-barrier populations. She holds an MSW from the University of Waterloo and a PhD from the University of Surrey, UK. Mahe is a recipient of the Town and Gown Award for Community Engagement and the Norma Brown Award for Professionally Trained Women in Social Work, and she is an active member of the BC Association of Social Workers.
Mahe provides counselling for children, youth, adults, couples, and families, addressing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ADHD, autism, and OCD. She integrates culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Family Systems Therapy (FST), using solution-focused, client-centred practices tailored to individual needs. Mahe offers holistic, bio-psychosocial-spiritual approach that promotes resilience and empowerment. She is committed to lifelong learning, professional ethics, and fostering safe, respectful environment to support clients heal and thrive.
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About Sara Skipper, she/her, BRLS, DKATI, RP (Qualifying), RTC - Can see clients living in: British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut
Listening with curiosity and compassion, Sara has a profound commitment to walking alongside individuals and groups to explore their inner and outer worlds. Sara integrates diverse therapeutic approaches, designed to meet each clients unique needs while honouring and welcoming her clients lived experiences.
Sara is a cisgender, queer woman with northern European ancestry. She is a professional art therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor who practices in Saskatchewan - Treaty 6 land of the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, Saulteaux and the homeland of the Metis Nation. This land acknowledgement affirms her commitment to move forward in partnership with Indigenous Nations in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.
Sara earned a Bachelors degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Brock University, a diploma in Recreation Services from Fleming College and completed her masters-level training in art therapy at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (KATI). She holds professional membership with the Canadian Art Therapy Association.
Sara’s practice is trauma informed/responsive, anti-oppressive and rooted in intersectional feminism. She is informed by neuro-queer perspectives, challenges traditional normative frameworks and embraces neurological diversity. Attachment theory, somatic/sensory based practices, neuroscience, ecopsychology, storytelling and Jungian theory inform how she moves through the world, both personally and professionally.
Sara admires the courage it takes to begin therapy and is ready to meet you exactly where you are in your journey. As someone who uses therapy as part of her support system, she values the importance of finding ways to support and affirm your identity. Perhaps it’s a place to express with or with words. A place to show up without judgement. A positive relationship that feels supportive and validating. A container to explore and process all different types of experiences. A place of acceptance for who you are. An experience that allows you to try out new ideas. A space that welcomes your special interests and passions. A place to land, to learn/unlearn, to share, to be hopeful, to rest and to feel.
As a professionally trained art therapist, Sara is passionate about inviting the creative process into the therapeutic relationship if and when it feels right for you. This can look different for each person and it is one of the aspects she loves most about art therapy. There are no rules about inviting the creative process within our time together. She meets with clients who create while talking, some who spend time creating more than talking, some who hardly talk at all and spend most of their time delving into the creative process, some who create many different things in a session and everywhere in between. No previous art experience is required and no special supplies are needed to incorporate art therapy into your sessions.
Sara trusts that her approaches will shift and evolve as she continues in her work and she will continue to add to her toolbox of practices. She is currently at the beginning phase of training in Somatic Experiencing and looks forward to weaving this training into her practice as it fits.
Sara is happy to explore a therapeutic relationship with people of all different ages and has experience with children, teens, young adults and older adults, both in individual and group therapy.
Some areas of interest/experience:
-2SLGBTQIA+ affirming support
-Neurodivergent affirming support
-Grief and loss
-Significant life transitions
-Support for healing professionals
-Women’s health and wellness - including pregnancy, prenatal and post natal care, menstrual cycle care
-Parenting and caregivers of children, adults and aging adults
-Depression and anxiety
-Burn out
-Chronic illness/Chronic pain
-Impacts of military lifestyle - both for serving members, veterans and their families.
-Relationship difficulties
-Exploration of identity
-Impacts of trauma from all stages of life, vicarious trauma
-Ongoing stress and unease in the world.
About Shelly Sinyard she/her, MSW, RSW - Can see clients in: Ontario
Shelly is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She holds a Honours Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She is in her 25th year of practice in the mental health and wellness field. Shelly is known for her experience, warmth, kindness, and her attentive nature which makes her easy to talk to.
With extensive psychotherapeutic experience in supporting individuals through chronic/acute illnesses, situational crises and life events, Shelly has expertise in treating maladaptive coping, stress tolerance, addictions, grief and mental health wellness. She uses a variety of approaches based on what best suits you, which include CBT/DBT, solution-focused, ACT, emotion-focused, narrative and systems, amongst others.
Your mental health is a very large part of your overall well-being. Shelly gives you space to explore thoughts/feelings/worries without judgment, help you develop better coping strategies, enhance self-reflection and growth and support improvement in relationships and communication.
Virtual Counseling & EMDR Specialist
Donna Cook is a dedicated MSW RSW psychotherapist based in Ontario, Canada, committed to improving the lives of adults facing complex challenges. With a Master of Social Work degree and an embedded Trauma Specialization diploma from Walden University and the Barbara Solomen School of Social Work, she integrates academic evidence-based practice excellence with heartfelt compassion and empathy.
Donna specializes in bridging mental health access through innovative technology, offering virtual individual therapeutic counseling and EMDR therapy. Her approach is client-centered, strengths-based, trauma-directed, and neuro-affirming. She empowers clients' self-esteem to become confident, resilient individuals who can effectively advocate for their well-being.
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She works with adults navigating neurodevelopmental challenges, addiction, grief, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression. By developing individualized, nonjudgmental treatment plans, Donna supports her clients in reaching immediate life-coping goals and long-term aspirations for hope and happiness.
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"As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." – Nelson Mandela.
About Donna Cook she/her, MSW, RSW - Psychotherapist - Can see clients in Ontario & Alberta
About Mia Tamlin, she/her, M.A., Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.) - Can see clients living in: British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut
Navigating life’s challenges can be difficult, but you don’t have to go it alone. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent and autistic women living with ADHD, depression and anxiety.
Every client is unique, and you are the expert on yourself. My role is to provide guidance and encouragement, helping you develop a practical plan of action that suits your specific needs. Let's work together to improve your relationships, mental health, and overall well-being.
Approach
I use a combination of various therapy types to create a personalized, client-centred, and strengths-based treatment plan. My approach is also trauma-informed, ensuring that every step of our journey respects your unique experiences and needs.
Therapy Focus
- ADHD
- Feminist Therapy
- Advocacy and Support
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
Services
I offer flexible counselling options to meet your needs, whether you prefer virtual appointments via video chat or phone. I accept virtual patients throughout Western Canada, ensuring that you can access the support you need from the comfort of your home. I am currently accepting new clients and am committed to helping you start your wellness journey.
Credentials
I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling and am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.