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Dr. Emma Koopmans is a psychiatrist accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), practicing in Victoria, BC. She completed her medical degree and psychiatry residency at the University of British Columbia, where she now serves as Clinical Faculty within the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Koopmans specializes in psychotherapy, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based interventions. She is also a Registered Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Facilitator. Dr. Koopmans works with individuals facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other complex, long-term mental health conditions.

Dr. Koopmans is committed to creating a compassionate, supportive environment where individuals feel understood and empowered to build emotional well-being and resilience. She values a collaborative, shared-care approach, ensuring that treatment is well-coordinated and tailored to each person’s unique circumstances.

Dr. Comeau is a psychiatrist practicing in Medicine Hat, AB who completed his Medical Degree at the University of Alberta and graduated from the Psychiatry Residency Program at the University of British Columbia. He is a fully accredited rTMS provider through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and completed his rTMS certification and training through Duke University.

In addition to specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, his clinical expertise also includes working with individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness, shared-care for young adults and group psychotherapy.

Dr. Comeau is passionate about helping his patients restore balance in their lives through his patient-centered approach and developing treatment plans tailored to an individuals circumstances and unique needs.

She worked previously as an ER Nurse at a downtown trauma hospital and in oncology at SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

She has a background in research and program development, as she helped pioneer the development of the Adolescent and Young Adult Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center in 2014. During the pandemic she also worked virtually, and started travel nursing in BC, where she continued to fall in love with the nature and mountains, with plans to move there in the near future.

Outside of healthcare, she practices ashtanga yoga most days of the week and teaches yoga at multiple yoga studios in Toronto, as well as holds private and group classes online. She believes in the importance of finding awareness in the self, and utilizing the mind-body connection in helping individuals optimize their health, mentally, physically and spiritually.

He completed his Bachelors in Nursing with a specialty in Critical Care at BCIT/Thompson River University in BC. His Masters of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner through Athabasca University in Alberta. He holds two Doctorate degrees. A Doctor of Medicine from USAT – Florida/Montserrat, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Aspen University in Colorado – both with distinction.

Through his own significant critical illness/life event in 2015 resulting in hospitalization for a period of time, John has gained deeper insight into what good looks like in health care practice and treats others with respect, dignity, empathy and compassion.

He has over 15 years of experience in a wide variety of healthcare fields in primary care, telemedicine, pharma and medical with an emphasis in health promotion and disease prevention.

Sherry is a registered Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in the area of Mental Health. She has practiced in various areas, including Mental Health and Substance Use, Primary Care, Sub-Acute Medicine, and as a clinical instructor with the University of British Columbia. Sherry completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon, in 2015 and her Master of Nursing in 2008 from the University of Victoria. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Psychiatric Nursing) from Thompson Rivers University.

Outside of work, Sherry enjoys hiking, and yoga, and is working towards a certification in Functional Medicine, an approach that focuses on lifestyle practices that can augment wellness.

Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she specialized in Emergency Nursing but also worked in other areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, and virtual care as a Registered Nurse.

Christelle was also a clinical nursing instructor as she has a passion in teaching and mentorship. As a Nurse Practitioner, her areas of practice include urgent care, immigrant and refugee care, and primary care. Her special interests include disease prevention, health promotion, chronic disease management, metal health care, and quality improvement work.

Christelle’s patient-centred approach in mental health is rooted in the mind-body connection ideology, which emphasizes that physical and emotional health are not two separate systems but are intimately intertwined. Her care management and evidence-based treatment recommendations are adapted to each patient based on their personal goals and individual preferences.

Outside of work, Christelle enjoys working out, spin classes, and going for walks and hikes with her English Staffy, Nora.

Sadie holds a BA in Professional Communications and certification in eating disorder coaching, demonstrating her commitment to empowering individuals and driving positive change. Her transformative journey through mental health challenges has fueled her unwavering dedication to mental health advocacy. Drawing from her experience in client-facing roles and operations within the tech industry, she offers a unique perspective, deeply understanding client needs. Inspired by her personal growth, she emphasizes effective communication, guided by compassion and curiosity.

Outside of work, you’ll find Sadie adventuring with her husband, dog sitting (until she has her own), going on coffee dates with friends, binge reading books and soaking up the sunshine.

Lily attended McGill University and graduated with a BSc Pharm from the University of British Columbia in 2015. She has a special interest in addictions, mental health and infectious diseases.

Outside of work Lily enjoys overnight hikes, reading and running.

Since her youth, Rhiannon has had a passion and enthusiasm for learning about the human experience – how our emotions, motivations and behaviours influence who we are and how we move about the world.

Over time, these factors inspired Rhiannon to naturally gravitate toward the counselling profession. In keeping with this mindset, Rhiannon's aim is to provide clients with a supportive, compassionate, validating, and non-judgmental space that facilitates healing and fulfillment. Rhiannon works collaboratively with her clients to build a trusting relationship where they can develop strategies that “fit,” are effective, and create positive patterns that move them toward growth and wellness. Rhiannon has sustained several years of experience working with adolescents and their parents, individual adults, neurodivergent persons, and in support groups as a co-facilitator for LGBTQ+ identifying folks.

When it comes to technique, Rhiannon utilizes an integrative counselling approach that is rooted primarily in person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, strengths-based, solution-focused, and mindfulness techniques. Beyond the technical approaches, she believes deeply in the power of one’s personal strength and resilience to create positive change. Rhiannon is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors.

She received her Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2022, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2018.

As an ADHD specialist, Rhiannon specializes in supporting individuals with ADHD by helping them cultivate a life that works best for their brain, while moving away from the systems that don’t work, are unhelpful, or keep them “stuck.” In combination with traditional forms of counselling, Rhiannon works to help clients with ADHD develop systems, tools, and skills to achieve success and balance in their life. This can include time, task, and space management, goal-setting, increasing motivation and focus, building capacity to follow-through with non-desirable tasks, regulating mood and emotions, and developing skills to improve everyday structure.

Anna is a Social Worker who holds a bachelor's degree from Thompson Rivers University and a certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She has worked and volunteered across non-profits, government child-welfare systems and community based programs to support and empower individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds. Promoting mental health and advocating for her clients well-being has always been paramount and she is passionate about working towards addressing the mental health crisis in Canada. Anna is driven by the transformative power of connection, learning, and practice in enhancing mental health. She believes our individual and collective mental health is a priority as it is the foundation that allows us to truly thrive in every aspect of modern life.

Sarah completed her BA CYC in 2010, and has since been working directly with individuals to support their mental wellbeing. She has also had additional training in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Sarah has enjoyed supporting clients with their mental health journey, both individually and in group settings. Her approach to working with clients can be described as client centred, compassion focused, and goal oriented. Sarah's warmth and openness allows her to meet her clients where they are at, in a kind and gentle manner. Her areas of special interest include whole person wellness, emotional regulation, and ADHD.

Outside of work Sarah enjoys spending time with family, being in the forest, exploring, hiking, cycling, and always having a furbaby by her side.

Danial Mirsajedin holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria, with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He dedicated several years to research, involving reading, writing, and presenting at academic conferences, and has a decade of teaching experience.

Passionate about sharing evidence-based knowledge, Danial offers practical tools and insights directly drawn from peer-reviewed research. His personal interest is collaborating with driven individuals to manage stress and achieve success in both personal and professional domains.

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