Our Team
Our team of social workers, psychotherapists, and dietitian offer a diverse range of skills and experience. It’s important that you find a provider who is the right “fit” for you- that can help you feel truly seen and heard. We encourage our clients to get to know our team members a little to understand more about who they are and how they work. So take a look at the profiles before, click through the ones that jump out to you and trust your instincts on who feels like the best fit.
If you need help deciding on the right fit for you, our Client Care Coordinator can help! Contact Us or Create an Account with our online platform and we’ll connect with you to figure out who the best fit for you and your needs will be.
Counselling & Psychotherapy
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Jordan Campeau, BScN, MACP (Cand.), RN, RP (Qualifying)
(she/her)
Registered Nurse
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
SPECIALTIES:
• youth aged 13+
• adults
• anxiety
• depression
• addictions
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Roohi Bedi, MACP (Cand.), RP (Qualifying)
(she/her)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
SPECIALTIES:
• youth aged 13+
• adults
• anxiety
• depression
• newcomers, immigrants
• career counselling
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Kirstin Periard, MACP (Cand.), RP (Qualifying)
(she/her)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
SPECIALTIES:
children aged 6+
youth aged 13+
adults
anxiety
depression
neurodiversity
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Jennifer Leask, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
(she/her)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
SPECIALTIES:
• youth aged 13+
• adults
• trauma & sexual assault survivors
• anxiety
• depression
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Angela Remondi, MEd, DTATI, RP
(she/her)
Registered Psychotherapist
SPECIALTIES:
children aged 7+
youth aged 13+
adults
couples
art therapy
anxiety
family issues
women’s mental health
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Kayla Tessier, MSW, RSW
(she/her)
Registered Social Worker
SPECIALTIES:
youth aged 13+
adults
couples
depression
anxiety
ADHD/neurodiversity
LGBTQIA2S+
career counselling
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Danielle Ritsema, MSW, RSW
(she/her)
Clinic Owner/Director
Registered Social Worker
Psychotherapist
SPECIALTIES:
youth aged 13+
adults
trauma
perinatal mental health
relationship issues
supervision & consultation
*Current wait for new clients: approx. 8-9 months*
Nutrition Counselling
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Sarah Gatien, MScAHN, RD
(she/her)
Registered Dietitian
SPECIALTIES:
youth aged 13+
adults
chronic illness (i.e., diabetes, kidney disease)
digestive issues
pre and postnatal nutrition
disordered eating
VIRTUAL ONLY
Administrative
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Elise Norris, BASc
she/her
Client Care Coordinator
About Woodstar
The name Woodstar Counselling and Consulting comes from the Esmeraldas Woodstar hummingbird. This species is an incredibly tiny and rare bird in a very specific location in Ecuador that experienced significant population decline due to overlogging, urban development, and pollution. They were thought to be completely extinct from 1912 until 1990 as no bird was seen during that period. Researchers later found a small number of the birds in 1990 in a new area nearby their original location, demonstrating the tiny birds’ resilience and adaptability. Since then, the local people and various environmental organizations have worked together to place protections on the area that the bird inhabits. As a result, the Esmeraldas Woodstar hummingbird population is once again growing. Like this bird, people can experience hurt and trauma that cause them to begin to question their strength and capabilities. But when others come together to support them, and they learn to use their own resources to heal and adapt, true hope can be found and they can begin to live a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Mission
Our mission is to provide high quality counselling and consultation services to individuals, families, and groups that will empower them to heal and thrive- emotionally, mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually.
Vision
A ripple effect of improved wellness that moves from individuals and families to their larger communities and beyond, so that they may be grounded in hope and belonging as they fulfill their life’s purpose.