Meet Our Trauma Specialists
Our team
Christina Faedo, MPCC
Founder & Clinical Director
Christina is the owner and clinical director of Pier Point Counselling, a group practice in New Westminster serving Metro Vancouver. She is a Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling with the Canadian Professional Counselling Association (#4321), a registered member of the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists, and a CVAP approved counsellor.
Christina's path to counselling began in 2007 in the world of first responders. She spent over 14 years as a police dispatcher for multiple municipalities in the Lower Mainland and more than ten years working and volunteering in police-based victim services. By 2019 she was burnt out and exhausted by a job she had once found exciting. The Critical Incident Stress Management course at the JIBC sparked a new calling: supporting people through their mental health struggles. In 2020, she went back to school for counselling.
Today, Christina combines lived experience of high-stress work with training in modalities that help people work through all types of trauma, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and somatic approaches. She holds Gottman Method Level 1 training for couples work and is trained in Motivational Interviewing. Her work is grounded in a person-centred, trauma-informed lens.
She continues to support first responders, dispatchers, high-stress professionals, couples, and survivors of crime and trauma, while leading a team of clinicians at Pier Point. Her vision is a practice where every person is welcomed, respected, and supported, whoever they are and whatever they bring.
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
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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, RTC
Counsellor
Tory Tubman, is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) 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, RTC
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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Hana Bilikova
Hi, I’m Hana and I believe meaningful change begins when we feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted.
I support adults navigating emotional and relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-worth and identity struggles, major life transitions, and career-related concerns. I have particular interest in reproductive mental health and the emotional complexities of parenting or coming to terms with a different future than the one you imagined. I appreciate how these experiences can reshape our sense of self, belonging, and purpose.
My approach is collaborative, person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based, drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques to meet your individual needs. In my own experience, it can be difficult to hear our own voice amid the expectations and voices of others. You are the expert on your own life and my role is to help you gain insights into what’s causing your pain, what you hope for and what might be getting in the way. I offer a safe, warm and judgment-free space where you can be vulnerable, messy, unapologetically yourself, and even laugh when it feels right. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Before becoming a counsellor, my many years of working with people of diverse ages and backgrounds in the non-profit sector and childcare showed me the resilience and potential for growth we all carry. My lifelong fascination with the human mind, love of connecting with people, and my own life experiences ultimately led me to counselling. I consider it a privilege and a source of continuous inspiration to support individuals through some of their most personal and vulnerable moments.
I'm genuinely curious about who you are, what matters to you, and what's possible for you. Together, we can explore what may be holding you back and help you find your own way forward.
We can begin wherever you are.
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Logan Wirtz , RTC
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 our 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.