Meet Our Trauma Specialists
Our team
Christina Faedo RPC/MPCC
Founder & Clinical Director
Christina is a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) with the Canadian Professional Counselling Association (#4321), and a registered member of the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. She has been in the world of first responders since 2007. She spent over 14 years as a police dispatcher for multiple municipalities in the lower mainland and over ten volunteering & working within police-based victim services. In 2019 she was burnt out and exhausted from the job she once found fun and exciting. She took the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) course at the JIBC and found a spark there to help others outside the realm of dispatching. She wanted to support those she saw struggling with their mental health and took a chance in 2020 by going back to school for counselling. Hoping to be able to further support both first responders, dispatchers as well as victims of crime and trauma has focused her training on modalities that help clients work through all types of trauma. Christina utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotions Focused Therapy and she frames her work from a Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed lens.
Training and Experience:
ASSYST©: Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization (EMDR Early Intervention Protocol) 2024, (Dr. Ignacio “Nacho” Jarero).
Understanding Firefighter Culture & Trauma Certificate, 2023 (First Responders Health Network).
Understanding Emergency Worker Trauma Certificate, 2023 (First Responders Health Network).
Critical Incident Stress Management Certificate, 2020 (JIBC)
Domestic Violence Safety Planning Certificate
What is Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Practice foundations
Trauma in Human Service Workers
Gottman Method Level 1- Couples Therapy
THERAPY
VIRTUAL THERAPY
Shay Galamiton, RPC
Counsellor
Shay is a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC) with the Canadian Professional Counselling Association with a membership # of 4397.
Shay’s mission is to inspire and empower individuals to successfully achieve their goals to ensure personal growth and better quality of life.
Her approach to counselling is to use evidence and strength-based modalities. She uses these approaches to support and guide the clients towards bettering their quality of life and assist them in reducing and managing various stressors related to behavior, thoughts, and emotions.
Shay is fortunate enough to say that she has lived and experienced two cultures. Living and learning two cultures and two different languages has been a journey for Shay, but a journey she wouldn’t trade for anything!
Shay is culturally sensitive and acknowledges and respects the differences between different cultural backgrounds and expressions.
Shay loves celebrating and empowering everyone she meets, recognizing and valuing their individuality because she believes that embracing multiculturalism gives us a safe place to reflect and challenge ourselves to see the world from a different and unique perspective.
Throughout your work together, you will collaboratively use various modalities to cater to your situation and include psycho-education and community resources to maximize your healing journey.
VIRTUAL COUNSELLING
VIRTUAL THERAPY
Jeevan Chawla, RTCc
Counsellor
I’m Jeevan and I’m a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTCc) who also works as a Nurse. My training as a counsellor and my experience in the healthcare field give me a unique outlook that’s helpful for those in difficult transitions, dealing with stress or anxiety, or experiencing burnout.
My therapy approach is guided by factors like cognitive behaviour therapy, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, emotion focused therapy, and grief counselling, to name a few. I also incorporate psychoanalysis and other methods to work through the challenges you face. My expertise lies in helping you feel like you can flourish in your work life and your personal life.
It’s important to me that you feel respected, understood, and cared for. My style is geared towards fostering trust and creating a healthy space where you can let down your guard and heal.
Whether you’re juggling personal or professional setbacks, or dealing with the stress of healthcare, I offer professional guidance to make sure you’re feeling as good as you should. You can reach out to set up a time to chat, where we can talk about what’s going on and I can figure out how to help you in a way that’s specific to you and your situation. It can be an individual consultation or a consultation with a small group, depending on your needs.
Sessions offered in English, Punjabi, and Hindi.
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Charlette Hendricks, RTC
Counsellor
Charlette is a Registered Therapeutic Counselling (RTC) with ACCT (#3428).
For as long as I can remember I have always been drawn to helping and being of service to others and our animal companions. I am a Stepping Stones IFS-informed therapist and hold my Level II Reiki practitioner certification. I was employed in the healthcare sector for over a decade where she worked as a Nursing Unit Clerk in many areas. I was particularly drawn to the healthcare field because of a severe and rare health issue I had experienced when I was younger. Over time I found my life was leading towards a career in counselling. I believe healing can come in many different forms and I aim to help clients see that light can be found beyond whatever darkness they are currently experiencing.
I aim to provide compassion and warmth to all interactions by honoring the human spirit and each individual’s unique life story. This space allows clients the opportunity to share the deepest whisperings of their hearts.
Through employing a variety of integrative and eclectic approaches, I utilize tools and techniques that allow her to meet each client where they are presently at. I lean into internal family systems, narrative therapy, person-centered, solution-focused, emotions focused and strengths-based modalities to help a variety of individuals such as teens and adults.
Tory Tubman, RTCc
Counsellor
Tory Tubman, is a registered therapist (RTC-c, ACCT) specializing in the mental health and emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a focus on evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Tory works collaboratively with clients to address a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioural concerns. Through a trauma-informed lens, Tory helps individuals build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and foster emotional regulation. The therapeutic process is tailored to each client’s unique needs, empowering them to navigate life’s difficulties and promote lasting personal growth.
As an Indigenous therapist, Tory is committed to supporting Indigenous communities by addressing the effects of generational trauma. With a deep understanding of cultural nuances and historical contexts, Tory integrates culturally sensitive practices with contemporary therapeutic methods to create a holistic and healing approach. By fostering a safe and supportive environment, Tory aims to help clients and families break cycles of trauma, strengthen cultural identity, and promote intergenerational healing.
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Megan Mah
Megan is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with ACCT #3913.
Hi, I’m Megan! I focus on supporting young adult women as they navigate anxiety, attachment wounds, and relationship challenges—the kinds of struggles that can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed.
I take a trauma-informed, warm, and collaborative approach, recognizing the deep connection between mind, body, and emotions. I view healing as a holistic process, where increasing self-awareness, tuning into emotions, working with the body, and cultivating self-compassion all play a role in meaningful change.
I draw from an integrative approach, tailoring therapy to fit your unique needs and meeting you where you're at. My work is rooted in psychodynamic therapy (exploring how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape your present), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and somatic/mindfulness-based practices, helping you connect with your body’s wisdom, process emotions, and shift patterns that no longer serve you. Whether we explore past experiences, develop tools for emotional regulation, or build healthier relationships, our work together is designed to support your growth in a way that feels right for you.
My goal is to cultivate a space of safety, warmth, and acceptance—where you feel free to be honest, messy, and fully yourself. Together, we’ll walk this path of healing and growth, empowering you to embrace your authentic self with strength and confidence.
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Logan is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists, membership #3004.
For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to helping others, whether it’s a friend in need or working in a supportive profession. My fascination with the social sciences, especially the psychology behind how our brains form and break habits, has always fascinated me. Through my therapeutic journey, I found empowerment and self-realization. Embracing personal growth led me to pursue a career in counselling therapy. I've experienced firsthand the profound benefits of therapy, and I'm dedicated to offering that same support and service to others on their paths to healing and growth.
In my approach to therapy, I strive to create a space filled with warmth, acceptance, and empathy. I believe that genuine connection and understanding form the cornerstone of effective therapy. To this end, I integrate a blend of narrative and cognitive therapeutic frameworks. By employing narrative techniques, I help clients explore and reframe their life stories, empowering them to find new meanings and perspectives. Simultaneously, cognitive approaches enable us to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, fostering healthier ways of thinking and coping. This integration allows me to meet clients where they are, providing a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where they can openly share their experiences and emotions. It’s about more than just addressing symptoms; it’s about understanding the person as a whole and working together to build resilience and a sense of agency.
My journey began with a volunteer position at a national crisis line. This role gave me valuable experience supporting those in need and deeply touched me with the many stories and struggles so many people are going through. While this work was incredibly important, I felt a strong desire to provide more holistic and long-term support. This motivated me to further my education and knowledge. Today, I’m proud to be a member of the Association of Cooperative Counselling and have begun developing my niche and therapeutic focus. Working with individuals who are experiencing different challenges, I've found my work shines with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, neurodiversity, self-harm, and interpersonal challenges.
SEX & RELATIONSHIP COACHING
Paula Giroday
Paula is a somatic sex and intimacy coach who specializes in working one-on-one with individuals navigating sex after childbirth and those looking to reconnect with desire in long-term relationships. Her approach is grounded in compassion, embodiment, and real-life experience. Her work is rooted in meeting every client exactly where they are at and unfolds through experiential practices that invite clients into deeper awareness, embodiment, and self-trust—always including the powerful process of shedding shame. Paula believes in the power of pleasure as a pathway to healing and greater connection to the body. She supports each client’s unique journey with care, non judgmental curiosity, and a deep respect for the wisdom of the body.
NUTRITION COACHING
Tara Williams
Tara is resident holistic nutritionist. She obtained her certification through the Alive Academy of Natural Health and is extremely passionate with her work. Tara’s “day job” is a paramedic and has over 20 years of experience helping people in their most vulnerable times. Tara has specific training in;
Nutritional Sciences
Sports and fitness nutrition
Vegetarian Nutrition
Applied Nutritions specializing in sports nutrition.
Please reach out for Tara’s availability.