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Dr Francois Muller is a General Practitioner that lives and co-owns a multidisciplinary clinic in Victoria BC, where he has served his local community for 15 years.

He completed his medical degree in South Africa in 1998. Francois has a breadth of medical professional experience from inpatient and outpatient settings in South Africa, England and Canada.  

Francois’s clinic serves all facets of the community in a broader patient medical home setting.  He has a passion for general practice and patient advocacy.

Dr Marlene Muller is a Family Physician in Victoria, BC. She completed her Medical Degree in South Africa in 1996.  She has lived and worked in South Africa, England and Canada.  She has been proudly Canadian since 2001.

She has been working in a multi-disciplinary clinic in Victoria BC since 2007 and has been part of a group of physicians delivering high quality care to the community.  She has a special interest in Psychiatry and worked in a psychiatric hospital in Chertsey, England.

She strives to give evidence based, kind and compassionate care to each of her patients. She is a mom of 2 busy teenagers.

Bhavan is a Family Nurse Practitioner with a diverse professional background and over a decade of health care experience in direct patient care and administrative roles throughout British Columbia and  the UK. She received her Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Practitioner from the University of Victoria in 2014 and has practiced across various settings including family practice, urgent care and seniors consultative care.

She is passionate about providing person-centered care and committed to developing collaborative care partnerships while striving to meet a patient’s health care goals.

Bhavan is an avid basketball fan and loves spending time with her French Bulldog, Mamba.

Dr. Ligate graduated from medical school at UBC in 1976 and obtained her certification in psychiatry in 1981.

Over the last 40 years she's been involved in teaching, research, program development and patient care in Ontario, recently returned to her roots in British Columbia in 2019.

Dr. Ligate strives to help people feel their best, find their passions and achieving their goals.

Dr. Comeau is a psychiatrist practicing in Victoria, BC 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.

Kayla is a nurse practitioner who completed her Master of Science in Nursing in 2019. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Kayla was a registered nurse for 8 years. Her areas of practice include rural and remote, urgent care, and primary care. She has a special interest in Indigenous health, women’s health, mental health, and addictions.

Outside of work she enjoys cooking, travelling, and spending time with family and friends.

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.

She began her nursing career as a medical/surgical registered nurse before completing her Master of Science in Nursing degree at the University of Northern British Columbia in 2016. As an NP, Joanna has worked in a variety of settings including primary care, occupational health, tele-health, and education.

A strong advocate for the NP role and advanced nursing education, Joanna completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree through Chatham University in Pittsburg, PA in 2020. Joanna is dedicated to improving health outcomes for patients and has a special interest in women's health and mental health.

Outside of work, Joanna enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter, and is an avid Formula 1 fan.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Education in School Psychology, and is also a certified yoga instructor. Sam has an array of experience working in private practice, educational systems, and with sports teams. Her expertise is working with people managing anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Sam provides therapy from a trauma-informed, client centred, and anti-oppressive perspective. She believes it is important to cultivate a safe space where individuals feel they can express themselves and be heard. Her counselling style prioritizes warm, transparent communication. Sam is passionate about supporting individuals in creative, collaborative, and evidence based ways in order for them to reach their wellness goals.

Outside of work, Sam enjoys doing outdoor activities, reading, and practicing yoga.

Danica is an experienced Marketing and Business Development Manager with over 8 years in Healthcare focusing on Clinic Management and Surgical Assistance. She has considerable experience in management consultation, team building, professional development, strategic implementation, and company collaboration.

She studied in Famagusta, Cyprus for Business Administration where she was able to travel, learn and appreciate the different cultures. During this time she found her love for languages, and continues to be studious with several at once.  

Danica is an avid volunteer, and has spoken on behalf of various non-profit organizations, and likes to focus on those advocating for mental health awareness.

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.

Vanessa is a team co-lead for Cognito's CBT Care Providers in Victoria, BC.

Her passion to help others and improve their well-being began 12 years ago in her aesthetics career; Vanessa has since grown her passion into mental health where she practices today with Cognito as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Care Provider.

She is enthusiastic about helping others through their personal growth, awareness, navigating through difficult times, while implementing cognitive behavioural therapy and executive functioning techniques to help improve her clients anxiety, depression, insomnia, and ADHD.

Vanessa finds joy in exercise, meditation, and overall health and by doing so it helps her be attentive and empathetic when interacting with her clientele.

Vanessa is currently on maternity leave.

Maddie is one of the co-leads for Cognito's team of CBT Care Providers.

She completed her BSc in Psychology in 2016 in the UK, and later studied a Postgraduate Certificate, focusing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Through her work, Maddie values having a front row seat in supporting individuals reach their goals to better manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADHD. This is an opportunity she continues to find great fulfillment in. She is passionate about empowering others to cope with life's inevitable transitions and challenges.

Outside of work, she enjoys unwinding by spending time baking in the kitchen or enjoying the beautiful outdoors with her partner.

Mehreen Sahir has a passion for working with others, and always uses a client-centred approach wherever she goes. She has vast experience working in the customer service and teaching fields, and is dedicated to helping individuals in the community. Her interest in helping others has motivated her to work in the mental health field, where she can aid individuals in finding a positive path for themselves. 

She has completed a BA degree in Psychology from the University of Victoria in 2022, with emphasis on lifespan development, cultural psychology, mental health disorders, and well-being. She also holds a special interest in memory and related executive functions, understanding that mental health concerns can vastly impact these, preventing us from living our lives to the fullest.

In her free time, she is busy writing away, volunteering, scrapbooking, or travelling wherever possible.

Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and is a graduate of the post-degree Interprofessional Mental Health & Addiction program (IMHA) from Camosun College. With an educational background in mental health and a diverse professional background which includes teaching, customer relations and e-commerce, Jessica has gained valuable experience connecting with all kinds of people.

As Jessica furthers her career in the field of mental health, her focus is on finding ways to effectively and compassionately support and help others dealing with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia and/or ADHD through use of counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy.

In her free time Jessica loves creative writing, yoga, and travelling. Jessica's passion for travel took her abroad to Europe where she lived and worked for a few years exploring different cities and cultures- an experience that was not only rewarding but also taught her the importance of growth, exploration and self-love. When she is not travelling she likes spending time with family and friends and getting out in nature.

Brittany is a graduate of Rhodes Wellness College. She graduated with a Wellness Counseling and Coaching Diploma. Her own life experiences inspired her to pursue a career path of wellness, mindfulness, ADHD Support and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Brittany is a passionate and empathetic individual, who holds space for clients to heal, grow, and progress towards their personal goals.

Brittany’s free time is spent with her husband, three children, and pets outdoors exploring nature. She also loves to sing as a form of meditation and relaxation.

Amanda holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Counselling from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and is currently continuing her education through Adler University's Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology program.

As a certified CBT practitioner, Amanda is empathetic, curious, compassionate and keenly aware of how hard we can be on ourselves. Amanda always brings a tone of self-love and kindness to conversations, as people usually deserve more of it than they give themselves.

Over the last 3 years, Amanda has been dedicated to volunteer work, providing safe spaces for emotional exploration and helping others achieve their goals. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys walking in nature, spending time with her partner or looking for new foods to try. She also loves physical activities such as hiking, stretching and lifting weights.

She holds a diploma in Child and Youth Care Counseling, and completed her BA in Child and Youth Care in 2010. She has also had additional training in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Anger management.

Sarah has enjoyed working in various locations across Canada supporting individuals with their mental health. Sarah's approach to working with clients can be described as client centred, compassion focused, and goal oriented. Her areas of special interest include Indigenous wellbeing, whole person wellness, anger management, 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.

She's always had a passion for helping others, both locally and internationally. Her travels have led her to work in orphanages in both Africa and Central America. Her time abroad coupled with personal experience motivates her to pursue a career within the mental health field.

During university, she was involved in a number of research projects that focused on ADHD and the executive functioning of university students--aiding in the understanding of study skills, time and project management. With a concentration in neuropsychology, she loves to spend time researching the brain and how mental health intervention can lead to positive change in plasticity (being so involved helps her own ADHD tremendously!)

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, painting, reading, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.

Melissa is a CBT provider who has completed her studies in psychology and counselling. Melissa has a variety of experience in working with children through to adults in field areas including residential youth work, private counselling practice, and mentoring roles in school based programs.

Australian born and bred, Melissa is here in Canada to work and in her downtime you will find her exploring this beautiful country or sitting with a book in one hand and a tea in the other.