Adler Centre Counsellors
Please see our list of current Intern & Associate counsellors below.
We will try to match you with a counsellor that meets your requests. If you find that your counsellor is not a good fit, let us know and we can transfer you to a different counsellor. We do not typically accept requests for a specific intern counsellor. You may request a specific Associate counsellor, however it may be a longer wait time.
Please note: some counsellors listed are not currently accepting new clients at this time.
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See More InformationIntern Counsellors
Elizabeth Vossen
Drawing from her own journey through life’s challenges and transitions, Liz understands the courage that growth requires. Using an anti-oppressive, feminist, relational framework and flexible coaching style, she creates a supportive space to explore relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Together, Liz and her clients work toward greater wellbeing and life satisfaction, supporting meaningful growth and change.
Tiffany Tickner (she/her)
I am completing my Master’s degree in Counselling from City University and work with adults 19 and up. I support individuals and couples with sex therapy-related issues, including intimacy, sexual identity, kink, and sexual challenges, as well as grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Using an attachment-focused, feminist, queer-affirming, and sex-positive approach, I draw from Narrative Therapy, IFS, and somatic work to walk alongside clients as we explore growth, healing, and more fulfilling ways of being.
Trifa Saeed (She/her)
I am dedicated to fostering a safe and compassionate environment where individuals and couples can engage in meaningful exploration of life’s challenges and opportunities for growth. My practice is grounded in person-centred values, cultural sensitivity, and a deep respect for individual resilience. Drawing on both lived experience and academic training in counselling psychology, I integrate mindfulness, existential, and attachment-based approaches. I remain committed to advancing social justice and to supporting healing through connection to self, others, and the broader natural world. Trifa speaks Kurdish Sorani and English
Afra Zhang (She/her)
Afra approaches counselling with warmth, curiosity, and compassion. Drawing from her own journey of healing and transformation, she believes we all have the inner strength to heal and recognizes the courage it takes to meet life’s challenges and transitions with openness. Her practice is grounded in mindfulness, attachment, and relational perspectives, supporting clients in cultivating self-awareness, resilience, and a deeper sense of connection with themselves, others, and the world around them. Afra brings a holistic approach to support healing and integration. She offers counselling in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese
Michael deBoer (he/him)
Michael approaches counselling with empathy, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person’s story. His interests are in Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, but above all, he tailors his approach to meet each client where they are. Michael’s goal as a counsellor is to create a space where all clients feel safe, understood, and supported as they work through life’s challenges.
Shay Konrad (she/her)
My hope is that therapy can be a comfortable space where you feel seen, held, connected, and can begin the work of deeply knowing and understanding yourself so that you may live more intentionally and authentically. I approached the work from an attachment-focused and intersectional feminist lens, honoring that we both bring our cultural and societal experiences into the therapeutic space. In my work I often draw from AEDP and parts work, specifically Structural Dissociation Theory and IFS. I am level 1 AEDP trained.
Zareen Ali (she/her)
I offer person-centered, strengths-based therapy grounded in the belief that we all have the innate capacity to heal. Through a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach, I integrate Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to support emotional regulation and deepen self-awareness to help you expand your capacity for life and cultivate healthy relationships. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can unmask, be authentic, and engage fully in your healing journey! Languages: English, Fiji-Hindi
Kurtis Baute (they/them)
I believe that a genuine and trusting relationship between counsellor and client is key to meaningful change. My approach is person-centred and collaborative, meeting you where you are with compassion and curiosity. With an MSc in Environmental Science, I also honour the importance of our ties to place, community, and one another in shaping our wellbeing and growth.
Nevada Banks (she/her)
As a counsellor I believe in the innate creative ability to heal and develop that each of my clients possess. I work from a client-centered lens, and trust that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful tool for change and self discovery. Through my diverse education and experience I bring interest and experience working with human physiology, somatic exploration, mindfulness techniques, and creative self expression.
Nina Edwards (She/her)
Life is full of challenges and full of joys, both of which can be difficult to fully experience at times. I provide a non-judgmental space grounded in curiosity, where clients can feel safe to explore their inner world, try new ways of being, and focus on change. I believe that connection is at the heart of transformation, and am honoured to support my clients in living more fulfilling lives. Languages: English & German.
Associate Counsellors
David Chang, Ph.D., RCC (he/him)
As a counsellor, I am committed to making a safe space to explore life’s challenges. I believe in each person’s inner strength, the wisdom hidden in every difficulty. As an educator and scholar, I have experience in mindfulness practice, philosophy, and person-centered therapy. I am committed to individual, collective, and ecological well-being, finding healing in forests, rivers, and wild spaces.
Anna Goren, MC, RCC, CCC, CPF (she/her)
I offer an open, safe, and relaxed space in which to explore and I meet clients with warmth and encouragement. My approach is collaborative and can be down-to-earth and practical or deeper and more nuanced, and/or a mix of the two. Clients often tell me how surprised they are to feel as comfortable as they do given the depth of our work. I have been an Associate counsellor with the Adler Centre since 2013. [Anna is not currently accepting clients]
Gabriel Hinojosa, MCP, RCC, CPF (he/him)
I am passionate about the well-being of people around me and the community at large. I am a kind, compassionate, and friendly individual. With my multidisciplinary degrees and experience, I bring to the counselling room a vantage point on many issues that facilitates understanding, enlarges possibilities, and encourages change. I am experienced counselling individuals, couples, and families. Languages: English and Spanish.
Claire Kimbley, MA, RCC (they/she)
My role as a counsellor is to offer you the acceptance that everyone deserves when they are weathering a difficult time, with the hope that compassion becomes a more familiar way of relating to yourself. I strive to provide a warm and caring environment where you feel free to share your experiences and be fully present with your emotions. I take an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach in my work. I am queer and Indigenous, with mixed Metis Cree and settler ancestry. I am also trained to provide hormone readiness assessments for adults seeking gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Deborah Kong, MCP, RCC, CAC
I believe that one of the most important factors in positive therapy outcome is a strong and trusting relationship between counsellor and client. I work collaboratively with clients to understand patterns that might be holding them back, to find new perspectives, and more effective solutions. My goal is to help my clients regain a sense of personal power and courage to take on life’s challenges, and to lead a more satisfying life. I honour my clients’ trust in allowing me to accompany them on their journey of healing and discovery. Languages: English and Cantonese.
Kirsty Lewis, MC, RCC (she/her)
As a counsellor, I believe that we can all find a place of safety and belonging. There’s a place of calm and acceptance within us all, sometimes we just need help to locate it. At the Adler Centre I see people from a wide range of backgrounds hoping to find that place. I have been part of the Adler community now for 4 years as a counsellor. Approaches include: Attachment Theory, Adlerian Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Non-Violent Communication, Mindful-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Michael Waters, MA, RCC (he/him)
I aim to provide a safe space where clients are able to explore emotional, inter-personal and professional issues while cultivating greater insight and self-awareness. I work primarily from a psychoanalytic perspective, with a focus on personal growth. I believe that the issues we are experiencing in our lives often offer an opportunity to learn more about ourselves, and that this process supports our ability to live richer, fuller, more meaningful lives.
Nicole Mordant, MCP, MBA, RCC (she/her)
As a counsellor, I aim to provide a safe and collaborative environment where individuals and those in relationships can explore difficulties, develop a deeper understanding of themselves and open up to new possibilities. People come to see me due to concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, midlife transitions, loneliness and grief. My counselling approaches include Internal Family Systems (IFS), Adlerian Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment theory, and Jungian thought. For relationship counselling, I primarily use the Gottman Method.
Jing Zhang, MC, RCC (she/her)
As a counsellor, I believe that truly effective support doesn’t rely on fixed techniques, but arises from a deep understanding of each individual’s unique life experience — enabling interventions tailored to the person, not just the problem. As a person, I’ve walked through many life transitions myself — from East to West, from computer science to therapy, and through the challenging but meaningful midlife passage. These experiences continue to deepen my empathy and understanding of the human condition. Looking forward to connecting with you at Adler Centre! Language: English and Chinese.