Our team is made up of nurse psychotherapist and social workers

I have been a nurse for over 25 years and have been providing therapy (counseling, “talk-therapy”, and psychotherapy) for most of my nursing career. I have a Master’s degree in Nursing with a focus in Mental Health and Addictions. I have training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Grief Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT, Tapping), Meditation, Mindfulness, Havening and Expressive journaling. 

I meet clients where they are, using a trauma-informed, non-judgmental approach.  I strive to work with clients to find therapeutic techniques and solutions that the client is comfortable and confident with, while using holistic and compassionate care. I believe that the client-therapist relationship is a collaborative relationship where we can safely explore strengths and work on growth, healing, recovery, and wellness. It is an honour and privilege to work with clients and have them place their trust in me as their therapist.

My areas of interest & expertise:

• Individual Therapy
• Anxiety & Panic
• Depression
• Grief & Loss
• Chronic Pain
• Disordered eating (healing your relationship with food & with your body)
• Relationships/Family Issues
• Miscarriage, Infertility, Adoption
• Trauma
• Workplace stress
• Grief Support & Education

Natalie Wilson’s journey as a three-time cancer survivor was the impetus for her to create High Heal Diaries. In 2016, after more than 20 surgeries over eight years, she knew she needed to share her personal journey to becoming a cancer survivor. She wanted to inspire others and mentor them to not only be a survivor of whatever trauma they face, but to triumph over that challenge.

Always looking for a challenge and an opportunity to make a difference in more people’s lives, Natalie decided to go back to school to study her first love — law. In 2014 she graduated with honours as a Paralegal Advocate with a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution. After passing the Law Society of Upper Canada exam, she joined a team of paralegals fighting provincial offences in Ontario under the Highway Traffic Act.

With a wealth of life experience, and a never-ending desire to help others, Natalie is now also trained as a Certified Coach Practitioner (life coach) by the Certified Coaches Federation. She is also an inspirational and motivational speaker, event and talk show host, philanthropist, model, author, and blogger. 

Life Coaching:

In addition to being a member of the Certified Coaches Federation, as a Life Coach, Natalie brings a wealth of personal experience to her practice. All of Natalie’s life coaching services include developing strategies, goal-setting, and ongoing constructive feedback. Using Cognitive Reflex Conditioning®, Natalie helps her clients identify how to build long-term relationships, encourage trust, and create an environment for personal growth. The ultimate goal is empowering people — each client — with the strategies to live their best lives yet.

What is a Life Coach?

“A coach is a trained professional who has the skills that help individuals, executives, and organizations create positive changes, see new possibilities, and help their clients define the steps to be taken to achieve both their short term and long-term goals.” 

                      — Certified Coaches Federation

Natalie provides Life Coaching services for individuals, couples, groups, and large organizations.

I have been a social worker for quite a few years now.  I greatly enjoy making a difference in some one’s life by helping them focus on their needs. I have over 7 years of counselling experience and treating clients for a range of psychosocial issues in our community, clinical and private settings.

In my most present role I manage a caseload of clients with complex needs, but my real expertise lies in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, women’s issues, and health-related issues. 

Furthermore, I have done case evaluations, psychological profiles,

treatment plans and assessments for clients.

Savona is the owner and manager of Wellness Healthcare Services at Durham Manor.

She is the proud recipient of the 2020 City of Pickering’s Civic Award for Local Business. 

With a background in Nursing, Savona has been serving the GTA community for the past 25 years.

She works tirelessly to make Wellness Healthcare Services a sanctuary in the heritage building of Durham Manor. 

A powerhouse, a mother, a nurse, and a businesswoman, Savona is our hero, and she continues to amaze us with her passion and dedication every day.

I have been a registered nurse for almost 20 years and have a heart for mental health and wellness. I have a Master of Psychiatric Nursing degree, and my mental health experience includes psychotherapy, group facilitation, cognitive behavioural therapy, and teaching at the post secondary level.  I believe in ending the stigma of mental health and would love to help you increase your wellness literacy.

Drawing on my mental health experience, I strive to empower others to increase their mental health wellness through a holistic, person-centered lens.  If you work in healthcare, I would love to help support you. I know you. I am you.

As an RN psychotherapist, I bring an entirely unique perspective to therapy. I have training and experience with CBT and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), both individually and as a group facilitator. I have experience with relaxation, mindfulness, and assertiveness training and have had years of experience helping support individuals to build these skills.  Nurses are pretty awesome, and I’m dedicated to help support your increasing mental wellness and offer you a truly specialized experience throughout your wellness journey.

**My areas of interest and expertise include and are not limited to:**

individual therapy  

those who work in healthcare

small business owners

aging adults and caregivers

Christian/spiritually informed

anxiety

depression

Hello, my name is Terry Smith, I am a licensed social worker with a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from York University. 

I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and have over 30 years of experience helping people like yourself. 

I have extensive experience helping couples, individuals and families resolve troubling circumstances.

I have worked with people struggling with anger, depression, anxiety, infidelity, parent teen conflicts, assault and abuse, separation and divorce, trauma, post traumatic stress and self esteem issues. 

I have experience with Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Client Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 

These are just a few of the effective modalities used to help you and your family get to a better place in life. 

**My Values and Beliefs**

I am committed to empowering people to overcome difficult situations that they need help with. It is my experience that people often just need the right direction and support to get past their current challenges which is what effective counselling can give them. 

I have empathy and respect for what people go through, having overcome some very serious personal challenges in my 20's. 

I have watched people become who they want to be by taking responsibility for their current situation and doing something about it with the right guidance and support.

I believe in people and what they can do once they have a sense of empowerment over their current situation. 

Life can get better, much better, if you accept and benefit from the professional help that is available to you right here, right now.

Hi, my name is Connie Storr.

I have been a registered  practical nurse for 35 years at an acute care hospital. 

I am a very dedicated, and compassionate team player.  I have taken nursing students for a preceptorship role in a hospital setting for numerous years.

I am originally from New  Brunswick and presently living in Durham Region with my daughter and 2 cats.

I love going on hikes at numerous trails in the area.

I have just completed the CBT Intensive training program.

A smile, a kind word, and a listening ear may make a huge difference in your journey and a potential  to change a life.

Let's work together on setting goals through CBT.

Shirley is a Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of clinical and academic expertise in pain management. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented internationally.  

She was a panel member for the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario Pain Management Best Practice Guideline, provided Advanced/Clinical Practice Fellowships in pain management, and was the inaugural chair of the Canadian Pain Society Nursing Issues Special Interest Group. She was a member of the University of Toronto Interfaculty Pain Curriculum Management Committee and continues to hold an adjunct appointment.  

Shirley brings her pain management expertise to the role of psychotherapy for persons suffering from chronic pain.

Angela is the kind of therapeutic specialist you want as a supportive counselling therapist when you need it the most!!

Angela has over 20 years of experience working with all demographics such as individual, group counselling and mentoring.

Angela works through a holistic lens and believes that everyone deserves therapeutic support regardless of the economic status.

As a registered social service worker Angela currently works at “Wellness Health Care Services” as supportive counselling therapist.

I'm a Nurse Psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.  I have worked in healthcare for over 12 years in multiple roles and specialities.  I started (and continue to work) as a RN in the Intensive Care Unit, I've worked in Family Doctors offices as a Nurse Practitioner, and I've taught in Nursing school as a clinical instructor.   

Armed with extensive health and wellness knowledge, I'm passionate about bringing mental health wellness to my clients lives.  I believe everyone can benefit from being introspective and intentional about what thoughts you allow yourself to believe.  

If this is your first-time considering therapy, congratulations on taking the first step towards the best version of yourself!