Our AMAZING TEAM MEMBERS!

Cynthia is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) through Yorkville University. After graduating from Queen’s University with a bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, she dedicated her time to teaching English to adult ESL learners, tutoring immigrants for the Canadian citizenship test, reading and writing skills to youth, and working in hospitality. Most recently, Cynthia was a Youth Support Worker in an alternative school program where she supported at-risk teenagers with their emotional, social, and behavioural needs. 

Cynthia adopts a holistic, strengths-based approach that aims to empower her clients through collaboration and nonjudgmental exploration of their unique needs. She is intrigued by interpersonal dynamics and how one’s past experiences can affect their present day behavioural and relationship patterns. Cynthia enjoys narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy (EFT), and has completed Gottman Method Level 1 for couples therapy. She is very excited to be joining the ProMentality team!

  George is currently enrolled in the MACP program through Yorkville University. 

He previously graduated from York University with a Honors BA in Sociology, while also taking many Physical Education courses which led him to become a certified personal trainer. He is still involved in the fitness and health field and enjoys exercise and meditation. George has also taken several leadership courses including a certification in teaching the introduction to DiSC training, a tool for self insight and working with others. 

Further, George has training in CBT, DBT, MBCBT, and enjoys a holistic approach when working with others, being mindful of the connection between the mind, body, and environment. 

 Chantal is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of British Columbia and has worked full-time in ministry at an intercultural and multigenerational church for over eight years. She has had the pleasure of working with youth and young adults for over seven years and is passionate about equipping and empowering the future generation in their mental health journeys. Chantal uses a collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based approach and believes all clients are capable of overcoming hardship with the right encouragement and support. She exercises respect, positive regard, and compassion with all clients. Chantal is currently completing training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills and draws from biopsychosocial, cognitive-behavioural, and solution-focused therapies. She is filled with gratitude in joining the ProMentality team and looks forward to working with clients! 

 Kirsten is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree at Yorkville University. She holds a Bachelor of Education from UBC and has worked as an elementary school teacher for over nine years. Kirsten embraces a person-centred, holistic approach that is strengths-based and trauma-informed. She connects to clients with warmth and acceptance, acknowledging each person’s courage and ability to overcome challenges. Kirsten is passionate about the healing benefits of nature and has completed advanced training in nature-assisted therapy. She is also in the process of completing Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills training. Her interests also include mindfulness, narrative therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Kirsten is thrilled to join ProMentality and is honoured to support clients in their healing journey. She strives to empower clients with tangible tools to bring about the changes they're looking for. 

 Krysia is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University and is excited to start in her practicum. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of the Fraser Valley. She also holds another Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Georgia where she was a student-athlete. She has a long history in sport and after finishing a competitive career in Track and Field, she coached student-athletes, youth and adolescents. She is interested in a strengths-based client centered approach, humanistic and experiential therapies, mindfulness, solution-focused and narrative therapies. She has also taken a DBT skills course and is looking forward to developing this competency. Expect a welcoming warm manner and a genuine desire to help. Krysia is eager to meet and collaborate with clients and start work at ProMentality.  

 Dawn is nearing the completion of her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University, having obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Law at Manchester University, England. For the last decade, Dawn has been working as a family law paralegal, specializing in high conflict child abuse and domestic violence custody cases. Dawn has a thorough knowledge of our family laws, judicial system, and the struggles people may face when fleeing abusive relationships.
Dawn takes a non-judgmental, collaborative and strength-based approach to her work with clients and is passionate about helping clients endure and overcome traumatic and/or negative life experiences so that their story is one of survivorship.
An avid nature and plant lover too, Dawn welcomes opportunities to incorporate animal and green therapy into her work with clients.
Dawn is very excited to join the ProMentality team as an intern and meets clients in both our Surrey and Abbotsford locations. 

   Dinesh is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) degree at Yorkville University, where he is gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals facing mental health challenges. With over a decade of experience working with clients with mental health issues, Dinesh brings a wealth of experience to his practice.Dinesh's background includes a bachelor’s degree in medicine (MBBS) and a Master's in Health Administration (MHA). Currently working as a psych nurse, Dinesh has extensive experience working with patients struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.In his practice, Dinesh is committed to a person-centered, narrative, trauma-informed, and solution-focused approach, with a focus on providing clients with unconditional positive regard. He is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to self-actualization and is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment for his clients.Dinesh is currently learning Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skill training and plans to pursue further training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and DBT. He is excited to join the ProMentality team as an intern, where he will provide clients with a secure, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for their personal growth.  

 *** Emma is Offering Virtual Support Only ***

Emma is currently working on completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University and completed my Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology at the Athabasca University. Her goal has always been to become a counsellor and she has over 8 years of experience working in the helping profession in various areas such as mental health capacity building in schools, in the field of addictions, and in a college setting. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and has a passion for helping people become the best version of themselves. She prioritizes continuing education and is always finding ways to expand her skills and knowledge to best serve her clients. She aligns with the person-centered approach where she can bring empathy, respect, and compassion into every counselling session to help foster a healthy therapeutic relationship with clients. Emma also utilizes solution-focused, strengths-based, and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches in her work with clients. She is thrilled to be joining the ProMentality team as an intern! 

   *** Megali is Offering Virtual Support Only ***

Megali is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University. Megali is dedicated to continued education and professional development in order to enhance her competency to best serve her clients. Her background includes: a Bachelor of Science in psychology with sociology minor from the University of Alberta; research experience both within the Intercultural Communication Lab, and the Gesture and Language Development Lab; Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills training; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Mental Health First Aid (MHFA); Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) training; and seeking safety. Beyond education, Megali has gained experience within the mental health field by working with clients across the lifespan, with various experiences revolving around mental health and addiction. Over the years, Megali has been working within protective services as a safety ambassador, and as a personal and residential support worker. Specifically, gaining experience and learning from diverse clientele such as but not limited to: individuals experiencing homelessness and individuals living with anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, acquired brain injury, borderline personality disorder, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, and substance use disorder. These experiences have been acquired through healthcare settings, human service agencies, residential treatment programs, and volunteer placements which have taught and strengthened her belief in the biopsychosocial and harm reduction philosophies and models. Megali aligns with a person-centered, holistic, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach. She is committed to establishing a therapeutic environment that is welcoming, safe, and non-judgmental to each client through empathy, compassion, cultural responsivity, and unconditional positive regard. Positively thrilled to be joining the ProMentality team, this intern is looking forward to meeting and working with clients.