I am a Registered Social Worker at Ruth’s House, providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive care to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and crisis. I have extensive experience supporting vulnerable populations navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, and life transitions, helping them build clarity, confidence, and emotional stability. My practice draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, person-centered, narrative, acceptance and commitment, dialectical behavior, and solution-focused therapies. I am deeply committed to fostering empowerment, resilience, and meaningful, client-centered growth. I am passionate about creating safe compassionate spaces for healing and advancing social justice

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I am a counselling intern at Ruth’s House Society, currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions, with a particular interest in helping clients move from a place of self-abandonment toward clarity and confidence in who they are.

I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to my work, creating a safe space where you will always be met with respect, warmth, and without judgment. I integrate trauma-informed care and evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), to support healing and meaningful change.

I am especially attentive to the diverse backgrounds and lived experiences clients bring into the counselling space, and I work collaboratively with you to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and navigate life’s transitions with greater ease.

I believe that healing is possible, and I am honoured to walk alongside you on your journey toward resilience, self-discovery, and well-being.

Specialization: Trauma & Emotional Regulation, Relationship/Couples Concerns, Life Transitions, Grief, Loss & Bereavement, Depression, Anxiety. Working with individuals, families and couples.

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Michael Odinigwe, Mental Health Therapist (Intern) I am a Mental Health Therapist (Intern) with a background in social work, case management, victim support, and psychoeducational programming. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families navigating mental health challenges, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, trauma, and life transitions. My practice is guided by client-centred, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approaches, drawing on Systems Theory, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I facilitate group therapy, incorporating empowerment approaches to promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, and meaningful change. My experience includes crisis intervention and supporting men of African and Caribbean descent, immigrant families, and individuals affected by domestic violence. I believe effective therapy is built on trust, empathy, collaboration, and the therapeutic relationship. I work alongside clients to recognize their strengths, navigate challenges, and develop practical pathways towards personal growth and sustainable change. I am committed to continuous learning, reflective practice, and culturally grounded therapeutic care.

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