Hello and Welcome to my profile. I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the BC College of Social Workers. Thank you for allowing me to walk with you during this time of your life. I am honored. Please know that you are not alone. I work with children and youth, families, couples and adults from a trauma informed, strength based, social justice lens. I use modalities that would best suit you, and your needs, including, CBT, DBT, EFFT and SFBT. I also support groups and organizations to recognize the importance of maintaining strong mental health awareness and becoming equipped with self-care tools.
Hello and Welcome to my profile. I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the BC College of Social Workers. Thank you for allowing me to walk with you during this time of your life. I am honored. Please know that you are not alone. I work with children and youth, families, couples and adults from a trauma informed, strength based, social justice lens. I use modalities that would best suit you, and your needs, including, CBT, DBT, EFFT and SFBT. I also support groups and organizations to recognize the importance of maintaining strong mental health awareness and becoming equipped with self-care tools.
Dr. Lisa is passionate about Black health and improving the health disparities that is caused by racism and trauma. She received her BSc from McGill University, MSc from Dalhousie University and her Doctorate from Boston University. She has a rehabilitation professional background since 1999 working with people of all walks of life dealing with various diagnoses – mental illness, learning/reading difficulties, trauma, concussions, chronic pain, elder care, etc.
She offers Life coaching, health navigation, workshops, and the Black Lives Living Well Learning series in the online environment. She developed the “Black Lives Living Well” resources to empower all Black people to take better care of their mental, physical, and spiritual health as well as helping clients to create a wellness plan in all 8 dimensions of wellness. Workshops include – Know Your Numbers, Managing stress, Master Your Emotions, Sleep Well. She also offers consultant services and workshops on Anti-Black racism skills and Cultural Humility/Competence to organizations and groups.
Dr. Lisa is passionate about Black health and improving the health disparities that is caused by racism and trauma. She received her BSc from McGill University, MSc from Dalhousie University and her Doctorate from Boston University. She has a rehabilitation professional background since 1999 working with people of all walks of life dealing with various diagnoses – mental illness, learning/reading difficulties, trauma, concussions, chronic pain, elder care, etc.
She offers Life coaching, health navigation, workshops, and the Black Lives Living Well Learning series in the online environment. She developed the “Black Lives Living Well” resources to empower all Black people to take better care of their mental, physical, and spiritual health as well as helping clients to create a wellness plan in all 8 dimensions of wellness. Workshops include – Know Your Numbers, Managing stress, Master Your Emotions, Sleep Well. She also offers consultant services and workshops on Anti-Black racism skills and Cultural Humility/Competence to organizations and groups.
Experienced Social Worker registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I am a professional counselor and life coach with over 16 years of experience working with individuals and families in the social service sector. I support clients from diverse cultures and with diverse needs. I use a person-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive approach in my work. I provide a 15 min free phone consultation. Feeling, isolated, stressed, depressed, worried, confused and afraid? Your experience is personal, it is real, and it needs to be respected and understood.
Experienced Social Worker registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I am a professional counselor and life coach with over 16 years of experience working with individuals and families in the social service sector. I support clients from diverse cultures and with diverse needs. I use a person-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive approach in my work. I provide a 15 min free phone consultation. Feeling, isolated, stressed, depressed, worried, confused and afraid? Your experience is personal, it is real, and it needs to be respected and understood.
I am a Social Worker with a Masters Degree (MSW) and I have worked in a variety of fields within social work for over 25 years. My work includes helping children, youth and adults, in an individual, couple, or group settings to improve mental, emotional, and psychological health. I am an expert in positive parenting, mental and emotional well being, conflict resolution and group facilitation.
I am a Social Worker with a Masters Degree (MSW) and I have worked in a variety of fields within social work for over 25 years. My work includes helping children, youth and adults, in an individual, couple, or group settings to improve mental, emotional, and psychological health. I am an expert in positive parenting, mental and emotional well being, conflict resolution and group facilitation.
Hi, I’m Ruth Unaegbu! I am the founder of Ruth Unaegbu Counselling & Coaching and REST Counselling Group. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #12132) & an Approved Clinical Supervisor, I have provided private therapy and supervision services in British Columbia, Canada and coaching services worldwide for over 12 years. I created my practices to support people by undoing aloneness and creating a safe space for them to heal and transform. It’s my goal to support people as they enhance and expand into the lives they were meant to live.
I work with a variety of individuals and provide culturally affirming counselling to People of the Global Majority, with a big focus on Black women, first-generation and immigrant Canadians. I also specialize in working with creative professionals (actors/actresses, musicians, artists, etc.) and high-performing athletes, focusing on performance blocks, focal dystonia and expansion. Additionally, I work with parents/caregivers and those part of the adoption triad, specifically transracial adoption.
I thoroughly enjoy connecting with others, digging deep, and delving into fears, motivations, inspirations, goals, and dreams. You are my client if you are someone who is ready for or is experiencing a change or transition. I use a variety of therapy techniques and modalities to help you reach your goals and transform your life.
Participation in therapy can result in several benefits to you, including improving interpersonal relationships and the resolution of the specific concerns that led you to seek support. If you’re ready to take a step toward healing, connect with me today!
Hi, I’m Ruth Unaegbu! I am the founder of Ruth Unaegbu Counselling & Coaching and REST Counselling Group. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #12132) & an Approved Clinical Supervisor, I have provided private therapy and supervision services in British Columbia, Canada and coaching services worldwide for over 12 years. I created my practices to support people by undoing aloneness and creating a safe space for them to heal and transform. It’s my goal to support people as they enhance and expand into the lives they were meant to live.
I work with a variety of individuals and provide culturally affirming counselling to People of the Global Majority, with a big focus on Black women, first-generation and immigrant Canadians. I also specialize in working with creative professionals (actors/actresses, musicians, artists, etc.) and high-performing athletes, focusing on performance blocks, focal dystonia and expansion. Additionally, I work with parents/caregivers and those part of the adoption triad, specifically transracial adoption.
I thoroughly enjoy connecting with others, digging deep, and delving into fears, motivations, inspirations, goals, and dreams. You are my client if you are someone who is ready for or is experiencing a change or transition. I use a variety of therapy techniques and modalities to help you reach your goals and transform your life.
Participation in therapy can result in several benefits to you, including improving interpersonal relationships and the resolution of the specific concerns that led you to seek support. If you’re ready to take a step toward healing, connect with me today!
DSW/CYW, Tutoring, and Counselling SERVICES
She is a Practitioner of Child and Youth Counselling and support for adults who face difficulties accessing support in the work/school environment with disabilities and is working towards her Bachelor Business Administration in Mental Health and Psychology. She has been tutoring privately for the past 17 years. Many students under her tutelage have moved from Special Education classes in elementary to Applied Classes in High School, and some have even moved into Academic English and Math in High School. Her practices include but are not limited to Life Skills Assistance, Mental Health Counselling, Mood Management, Anger Management, Behaviour Therapy, Acquired Brain Injury Treatment, and Rehabilitation. Melissa specializes in anti-discrimination and advocacy, healing racial trauma, social trauma, and family trauma for individuals with special needs including but not limited to; Autism, Down Syndrome, physical limitations, and many other conditions. If you are curious about her capabilities when working with an individual please ask and she will provide you with more information.
She has over 30 years of experience in this field and she can confidently provide the necessary assistance to those who are interested.
DSW/CYW, Tutoring, and Counselling SERVICES
She is a Practitioner of Child and Youth Counselling and support for adults who face difficulties accessing support in the work/school environment with disabilities and is working towards her Bachelor Business Administration in Mental Health and Psychology. She has been tutoring privately for the past 17 years. Many students under her tutelage have moved from Special Education classes in elementary to Applied Classes in High School, and some have even moved into Academic English and Math in High School. Her practices include but are not limited to Life Skills Assistance, Mental Health Counselling, Mood Management, Anger Management, Behaviour Therapy, Acquired Brain Injury Treatment, and Rehabilitation. Melissa specializes in anti-discrimination and advocacy, healing racial trauma, social trauma, and family trauma for individuals with special needs including but not limited to; Autism, Down Syndrome, physical limitations, and many other conditions. If you are curious about her capabilities when working with an individual please ask and she will provide you with more information.
She has over 30 years of experience in this field and she can confidently provide the necessary assistance to those who are interested.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.
You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.
LGBTQ+ Friendly & Transgender Safe Space
Life can be hard sometimes, but we don’t have to do it all alone.
Opening yourself up to someone you do not know is hard, but I strive to make that part as comfortable as possible.
I work from an integrative (e.g., psycho-dynamic, emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioural) perspective that is trauma-informed. I always cater therapy to whomever I am working with in order ensure that we are working towards the goals you would like to achieve. The therapeutic relationship is important to me. I strive to create an environment that is warm, open, and non-judgmental. I am open and accepting to any and all of your identities, whether that be religion, race, sexuality, beliefs or even if you have a lifestyle that is different.
Individual (Adults and Adolescents)
During our first session, I will orient you to what therapy is and how we should be progressing through it. I will also be sharing a bit about myself and how I work. During our first session, you will have a chance to discuss the concerns that have brought you to therapy. We will also get a chance to map out your goals and come up with a plan as to how we will address them within our sessions.
A psycho-dynamic perspective will help me understand your past and how it’s influenced your current state, an emotion-focused perspective will help us understand your emotions and how they play a role in your distress and how to alleviate them if they ever feel overwhelming. Lastly, the cognitive-behavioural perspective will help us hone in on maladaptive behaviours and work towards undoing them with a systematic plan.
I understand that no two people are the same, so I do my best to be open to learning about a person’s context (religion, culture, race, gender, sexuality, etc.). I believe that these are important aspects of who you are and should be taken into consideration to make therapy more meaningful.
Couples
The ones who say that relationships are easy are probably the ones who aren’t in relationships. In my work with couples, I strive to equally take both (or more) partners into consideration as we work towards creating a healthier relationship. The journey is ongoing, but it’s worthwhile. Together, we will be tackling communication issues, misunderstandings, triggers, hostility, and more. Sometimes you feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle with your loved one. But taking the step to address your concerns can alleviate tensions.
I will be implementing tools and interventions that pertain to strengthening partnership whilst incorporating what I’ve learnt throughout my education.
I have an M.A. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa. I have experience working with marginalized populations (e.g., Planned Parenthood Ottawa, Family Services Ottawa), in addition to working in private practice. I have worked with a variety of presenting concerns throughout my career (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, interpersonal conflict, burnout, sex addiction, self-harm, panic disorder, etc.).
LGBTQ+ Friendly & Transgender Safe Space
Life can be hard sometimes, but we don’t have to do it all alone.
Opening yourself up to someone you do not know is hard, but I strive to make that part as comfortable as possible.
I work from an integrative (e.g., psycho-dynamic, emotion-focused, cognitive-behavioural) perspective that is trauma-informed. I always cater therapy to whomever I am working with in order ensure that we are working towards the goals you would like to achieve. The therapeutic relationship is important to me. I strive to create an environment that is warm, open, and non-judgmental. I am open and accepting to any and all of your identities, whether that be religion, race, sexuality, beliefs or even if you have a lifestyle that is different.
Individual (Adults and Adolescents)
During our first session, I will orient you to what therapy is and how we should be progressing through it. I will also be sharing a bit about myself and how I work. During our first session, you will have a chance to discuss the concerns that have brought you to therapy. We will also get a chance to map out your goals and come up with a plan as to how we will address them within our sessions.
A psycho-dynamic perspective will help me understand your past and how it’s influenced your current state, an emotion-focused perspective will help us understand your emotions and how they play a role in your distress and how to alleviate them if they ever feel overwhelming. Lastly, the cognitive-behavioural perspective will help us hone in on maladaptive behaviours and work towards undoing them with a systematic plan.
I understand that no two people are the same, so I do my best to be open to learning about a person’s context (religion, culture, race, gender, sexuality, etc.). I believe that these are important aspects of who you are and should be taken into consideration to make therapy more meaningful.
Couples
The ones who say that relationships are easy are probably the ones who aren’t in relationships. In my work with couples, I strive to equally take both (or more) partners into consideration as we work towards creating a healthier relationship. The journey is ongoing, but it’s worthwhile. Together, we will be tackling communication issues, misunderstandings, triggers, hostility, and more. Sometimes you feel like you’re stuck in an endless cycle with your loved one. But taking the step to address your concerns can alleviate tensions.
I will be implementing tools and interventions that pertain to strengthening partnership whilst incorporating what I’ve learnt throughout my education.
I have an M.A. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa. I have experience working with marginalized populations (e.g., Planned Parenthood Ottawa, Family Services Ottawa), in addition to working in private practice. I have worked with a variety of presenting concerns throughout my career (e.g., anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, interpersonal conflict, burnout, sex addiction, self-harm, panic disorder, etc.).
Lewis Perdicou is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and the owner of perdicou psychotherapy in Sudbury, and operating virtually across Ontario. They are a therapist, consultant, and group workshop facilitator. Lewis specializes in supporting people with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, and challenges facing the Black, Racialized, and Queer communities. Lewis has lived experience with mental health, and is both Queer and Black and they bring their intersectional identities into their therapy practice and public forums as part of their ongoing commitment to practicing in an honest and relational way.
Lewis Perdicou is a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and the owner of perdicou psychotherapy in Sudbury, and operating virtually across Ontario. They are a therapist, consultant, and group workshop facilitator. Lewis specializes in supporting people with trauma, anxiety, life transitions, relationships, and challenges facing the Black, Racialized, and Queer communities. Lewis has lived experience with mental health, and is both Queer and Black and they bring their intersectional identities into their therapy practice and public forums as part of their ongoing commitment to practicing in an honest and relational way.
With more than a decade of experience, I’ve made it my mission to train and acquire the best possible tools. I do the utmost to serve my clients with expertise, and propose strategies that are adapted to their individual needs, so that they can rediscover a sense of purpose, direction and satisfaction. My strategy is to explore a person’s lived experience, so that together we can gather a better understanding of why we do what we do, and feel the way we feel. This knowledge creates opportunities to embrace who we are authentically, while letting go of what no longer serves.
I believe emotions to be a full-bodied experience. There is a powerful healing that occurs when we allow ourselves to not only feel what we need to feel, but also to shift our relationship with our internal experiences. Contact me, and start your journey of empowerment. Innovative Therapy Solutions: Life… Empowered.
With more than a decade of experience, I’ve made it my mission to train and acquire the best possible tools. I do the utmost to serve my clients with expertise, and propose strategies that are adapted to their individual needs, so that they can rediscover a sense of purpose, direction and satisfaction. My strategy is to explore a person’s lived experience, so that together we can gather a better understanding of why we do what we do, and feel the way we feel. This knowledge creates opportunities to embrace who we are authentically, while letting go of what no longer serves.
I believe emotions to be a full-bodied experience. There is a powerful healing that occurs when we allow ourselves to not only feel what we need to feel, but also to shift our relationship with our internal experiences. Contact me, and start your journey of empowerment. Innovative Therapy Solutions: Life… Empowered.
