Our AMAZING TEAM MEMBERS!

Ashley is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Honours at the University of the Fraser Valley in 2022. Over the years, Ashley has dedicated much of her time working alongside youth and adults with diverse abilities, focusing on supporting their personal growth towards independence and overall well-being. Most recently, she has been working closely with high school students, helping them navigate emotional, mental, academic, and social challenges. Ashley takes a collaborative, person-centered approach, focusing on empowering individuals, while integrating approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She strives to create a counselling environment that is warm and non-judgmental, where clients feel heard, understood, and inspired to work through their challenges. Ashley’s experience playing high level sports has shaped her understanding of discipline, resilience, and goal achievement, which she incorporates into her collaborative approach to support clients in reaching their personal goals. Her kind, caring, and unassuming nature allows her to build trust and form meaningful connections with those she works with. Ashley is excited to join ProMentality as a counselling intern and to support individuals as they navigate their personal growth and life journey’s.

Harleen is currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Cognitive Systems from the University of British Columbia (2023). Harleen takes on a client-centred and collaborative approach to counselling, integrating therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to support clients in a way that best fits their goals and needs. She strives to create a warm, welcoming, and safe space where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered. She aims to be a listening ear for those in need, while supporting them in navigating day-to-day stressors and working toward long-term wellness. Harleen is fluent in English and Punjabi and is well-versed in both Western and Punjabi culture. In her spare time, Harleen enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, going for leisure walks and bike rides, and indulging in her favourite comfort foods.

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Damian Gorecki is currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Mount Royal University in Calgary, AB. Over the years, he has dedicated much of his time supporting youth, adults, and families through challenges related to stress, anxiety, motivation, and life transitions. Most recently, he engaged in practicum training at the Edgewood Health Network, with a focus on trauma-informed care, motivation, and performance psychology, helping clients strengthen resilience and work toward meaningful change.

He takes a collaborative, person-centered approach, integrating evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. He strives to create a counselling space that is warm, supportive, and non-judgmental; where clients feel empowered, respected, and understood. Drawing from his background in high-level sports, he brings a unique perspective on discipline, resilience, and performance, which he weaves into his therapeutic work to help clients achieve their personal and professional goals.

His approachable and compassionate nature allows him to build strong therapeutic relationships and create an environment of trust and safety. He is excited to begin his counselling practice and to support individuals as they navigate growth, healing, and personal discovery.

Nina is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She brings a background in healthcare and the legal field, having worked with individuals navigating trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression, and life transitions in hospital settings, and assisted clients with family and injury-related legal matters. She often draws from a trauma-informed and client-centred lens and has completed training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Nina is passionate about helping others feel safe, heard, and supported.

She values each session with openness and care, believing that meaningful work happens when clients feel safe, supported, and able to explore at their own pace.

As a lifelong athlete, Nina has a particular interest in working with athletes, as well as individuals experiencing life transitions and trauma. She has volunteered with non-profit organizations focused on disability and elderly accessibility and inclusion, legal support, and intimate partner violence.

In her free time, Nina enjoys films, bouldering, kayaking, soccer, music, and cooking. She is fluent in English and Croatian, and conversational in Slovenian.

Sandy is an intern counsellor with over 25 years of experience in education and 15 years of specialized work in trauma, mental health, and community-based programs. She brings a deeply empathetic presence to her work, grounded in the belief that healing begins in safe, trusting relationships.

She holds an MA from Royal Roads University and is currently completing her counselling studies in pursuit of RCC designation. Sandy has also developed and taught trauma-focused courses at UBC Okanagan, with an emphasis on building resilience and understanding the roots of trauma. She brings warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for the strength and wisdom each person carries.

Sandy takes a personalized, integrative approach that is guided by each client’s unique needs and goals. Her work is client-centred and trauma-informed, with a strong awareness of how systemic and cultural factors shape our experiences and well-being.

Christina is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She has been a certified teacher in BC since 2016 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a minor in Curriculum & Instruction (2016) and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with a minor in Psychology (2013) from Simon Fraser University. She has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies from St. Mark’s College (2025) and training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills (2025).

Christina brings experience supporting children, youth, families, and adults, including specialized work in learning resource education. She takes a collaborative, client-centered approach and integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT, and Narrative Therapy. She is particularly drawn to helping clients explore strengths, create meaning, and build resilience.

Christina brings warmth, empathy, and curiosity to her work. She is the mother of two boys and draws on her personal experience of navigating different family structures. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and going for walks.