Timothy provides a holistic approach that engages the emotional, mental, relational, spiritual and physical aspects of his clients, with a deep respect for their belief systems and cultures. His therapeutic orientations include: Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) Person Centred Therapy (PCT)therapy and Motivational Interviewing. He has almost 20 years experience working in the Health Care Field and has served as President of The Pembroke, Ontario Chamber of Commerce in addition to several years on the Board of Directors. Timothy believes that counselling should provide a healing space for his clients to explore the feelings, thoughts, behaviours and relationships that cause difficulties in their lives.Close –

She has completed a Master’s Degree in Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy with extra training in addictions, couple & family therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. The psychotherapeutic techniques she uses in therapy are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Object Relations Therapy, Family Systems, The Satir Model, Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness. Kinga also has extra training in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Trauma. Prior to joining Trafalgar Residence, Kinga was part of a family health team addressing simple to concurrent mental health disorders. Before studying psychotherapy, Kinga completed a four-year yoga therapy training program, and has taught yoga for over 8 years. This has trained her to be calm, non-judgmental and present during her therapy sessions.Close –

Ruth’s specialization in addiction counselling and post traumatic stress disorder informs her approach with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychoanalysis, and S.M.A.R.T Recovery. Ruth’s work with Active Duty and Retired military personnel brings a specialization to clinical work with our individuals from the Armed Forces.Close –

His specialized training includes a Certificate in Criminology, Clinical Pastoral Education, Pastoral Counselling Education, and the Parish Nursing Program at Emmanuel College, in the University of Toronto, which supports the well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. Iain’s continuing education focuses on areas such as addictions, acute mental illness, spiritual crisis and care, meditation and mindfulness. Iain is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, an Ordained Clergy and a current member of the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care. In his past roles as a Chaplain and volunteer chaplain at hospitals in the GTA and northern Ontario and at a detention centre, Iain has provided therapeutic care to people who have a variety of physical, cognitive, emotional and mental health conditions. Iain is passionate about the many diverse and significant ways chaplaincy contributes to changing lives of the sick, the angry, the frightened, the lonely, the grieving, the seeking. Iain continues to deal with multiple issues in addition to addiction such as grief, bereavement, isolation, anxiety, mood disorders, sexuality, sexual identity and suicidality. By providing them with therapeutic insight, techniques and strategies, he empowers his clients to clarify their core beliefs and values and discover new ways of dealing with problems and making difficult decisions. Increased reflection, insight and emotional maturity and improved decision making, coping mechanisms and interpersonal communication skills are a few of the positive changes which his clients experience. Iain strives to foster a relationship of care and trust, enabling him to respond sensitively to the dignity, culture, beliefs, practices and therapeutic needs of his clients.Close –

Alyssa has Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and has acquired years of experience facilitating individual, couples and family therapy with adolescent and adult populations encountering a multitude of mental health disorders as well as addictions. A significant amount of clients she has worked with had experience with anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorders and complex trauma. Alyssa has worked in private practice as well as with non-profit organizations. Alyssa utilizes a holistic and electric approach with her therapeutic work with clientele, including modalities such as:  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, Psychoanalysis, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness.Close –

Shona received her Addiction Counselling diploma, with high honours in 2003. She comes to Rice Lake Residence with an extensive background in the field of Addictions and Mental Health, working with a variety of clients incorporating but not limited to addictions, mental health, domestic violence, behavioural issues and sexual assault.

Shona has 10 years experience working in public sector residential treatment. During that time she also held positions supporting individuals in the Methadone Maintenance program and within a Mental Health Crisis facility.

Shona left the public sector after 10 years and began working within the private sector. This was a great learning experience where she learned about transitional housing and how important it is for long term sobriety.

Shona has been a CACC member since 2015, is a National Detoxification Specialist, Certified Hypnotist, and most recently a Certified Aromatherapist.Close –

She uses art as a means of holistic expression, and encourages self exploration through directives that allow for spontaneity, openness, and connection to oneself and others within the confidential art therapy space. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that allows for introspective experiences, as well as the externalization of thoughts and feelings through the art making process. Emily uses mindfulness and meditation in combination with the art making process to encourage each individual to explore their internal worlds, to heighten the experience of exploring ones unconscious, and it’s existence within every individual’s artwork. Emily acquired her post graduate diploma of art therapy from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute, and is continuing her studies currently at Laurier university, working towards her masters of psychotherapy and spirituality. She is currently pursuing registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, as well as professional membership with the Canadian Art Therapy Association. She has experience with both group and one on one art therapy, working with varying populations. This includes working in addictions in a residential setting, with homeless populations in an open art studio, in a hospice setting working through anticipatory grief, bereavement, being a caregiver as well as being newly diagnosed, as well as in a hospital working in the long term care unit as well as with palliative care patients.Close –

Richard is certified as a yoga teacher specializing in dream interpretation and is well versed in the kundalini yoga system (a yogic map of the mind). Richard graduated with Honours in 2005 from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelors of Health Science in Addiction Counselling. He is well versed in motivational interviewing, transpersonal therapy, crisis intervention, narrative therapy and various meditation and relaxation techniques. Richard has experience working with individuals, groups, and families.
Richard believes that each individual recovering from substance use issues is on a unique and personal journey of discovery. He brings to the Treatment Team experience, compassion, calmness and a tremendous team spirit.Close –

He discovered a passion for helping others, which led him to Sheridan College where he began his education to better serve people who were struggling with Mental health and Addiction issues. Troy initially began as a volunteer at Trafalgar residence and very soon after he was hired. He currently is the lead evening shift counsellor at Trafalgar residence. Troy openly shares about his own history with addiction and inspires clients to enhance the quality of their lives, while at the same time understanding the struggle. Troy is best known for his knowledge on the 12 steps and for providing to those that may want to use the steps to enhance their recovery. Troy is currently one of our lead counsellors and is striving to grow in the field.Close –

Frank continues to Advance his education by pursuing his B.A. in Psychology. He has a passion for his profession and for recovery and has been working in the recovery field since 2011.  He has been clean and sober since 2009. Frank is a dedicated Addiction Counsellor with years of experience working for many outstanding treatment centres and considers Trafalgar Residence one of the best. His passion lies in helping people identify their self-defeating behaviours and learning to let them go. Frank gives the tools to use emotions instead of the emotions controlling you. He is a client- centred clinician, who is known for his excellent rapport building skills, his warmth and caring nature with clients, and his accurate empathy skills.  Frank has committed his life to working with and supporting those seeking recovery.

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She is assisting Dr. Christine Courbasson and Laura Demoe as a research assistant, to further enhance the success of client experience. Nassrin is also a recreational therapist for the outpatient program at TR Addiction Treatment Centre and a full time counsellor at Rice Lake Residence. Nassrin works compassionately to make a difference in the lives of others suffering from the stigma of mental health, trauma, and addiction. Her main goal is to attain practical experience before she applies for her MA/Phd program in Clinical and Counselling Psychology. Nassrin brings a strong genuine passion for client recovery and believes in a client-centred approach.Close –

Having helped friends and loved ones with their own recovery from addictions, Shane has developed a passion for ensuring the highest level of treatment and care can be provided to every single client of Trafalgar Addiction Treatment Centres. Shane is a Chartered Professional Accountant (2002) and a graduate of the Masters of Management & Professional Accounting Program from the Roman School of Management at the University of Toronto (2000). Shane enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids and sometimes can be spotted playing guitar and music at the residences with our clients.Close –

Highly skilled in identifying trends and insights and optimizing performance, brainstorming new and creative growth strategies by using digital marketing docks. A committed individual who effectively evaluates end to end customer experience across multiple channels and touch points.Close –

At Trafalgar, Daniel works on a range of communications, including blogs, newsletters and social media work.Close –