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October Lyon
(They/Them/Theirs)
Registered Social Worker (RSW) #6295
I believe that creating a better world starts with creating communities where people feel supported, understood, and empowered to discover their own strengths and sense of purpose. As a social worker and counsellor, I strive to create a space where you can show up as your whole self, without judgment, and explore what meaningful change looks like for you.
I have worked in social work for six years, including four years providing mental health support. I am excited to bring this experience into my counselling practice, working alongside children, adolescents, young adults, and families.
My practice supports people navigating grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, suicidality, trauma, abuse, complex mental health concerns, and sexuality and gender-related experiences. I am particularly passionate about supporting children, teenagers, and young adults as they find their voices, develop self-understanding, and build a stronger connection with themselves.
My counselling style is casual, gentle, open, and sometimes humorous. I aim to make therapy feel approachable rather than intimidating, while still providing thoughtful, professional support. I am committed to creating a neurodivergent-friendly and affirming space for 2SLGBTQIA+ clients and families.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Strength-Based approaches, adapting our work to your needs rather than expecting you to fit into a particular therapeutic model.
In sessions, you can expect straightforward communication, practical skill-building, and collaborative support. My goal is for you to leave with tools, strategies, or new perspectives that feel relevant to what is happening in your life.
You get to decide what you want from counselling and what meaningful change looks like for you. My role is to walk alongside you, offer support and tools, and help you explore the possibilities at your own pace.
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Scott McLachlan
(He/Him/His)
Canadian Certified Counsellor #12870
Scott brings over 12 years of experience in the mental health and addictions field, offering compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed counselling to youth (12–18), adults, seniors, couples, and families.
Scott specializes in developmental trauma, attachment and relationship challenges, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
His therapeutic approaches include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFIT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Humanistic/Person-Centred Therapy. Scott believes that healing begins through connection and trust, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen relationships, and develop greater self-awareness and resilience.
Outside the counselling room, Scott enjoys playing music, collecting records, spending time in open water, and creating delicious meals in the kitchen.
Scott offers virtual sessions only.
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Anjaleen Mehwich
(She/Her/Hers)
Registered Social Worker (RSW) #5287
I believe healing begins with feeling heard, understood, respected, and supported. Life can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes having someone who listens without judgment can make all the difference. My goal is to provide a warm, welcoming, and compassionate space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, exploring your experiences, and finding a way forward.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, supporting concerns such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional regulation, parenting challenges, family conflict, stress, disability, injuries, neurodivergence and major life transitions. I have a particular passion for working with children, supporting individuals through grief, and helping couples understand and navigate the impact of trauma on their relationships.
My counselling approach is person-centred, solution-focused, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. I believe that every person has strengths, resilience, and the capacity for meaningful change. I draw from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, play therapy, art-based approaches, and practical coping strategies, adapting my work to each client’s unique needs and goals. I enjoy thinking outside the box and exploring creative, realistic solutions that can make everyday challenges feel more manageable.
I strongly value family relationships and recognize that mental health is connected to much more than the individual. Through a person-in-environment and family systems perspective, I consider how family dynamics, relationships, community, culture, religion, spirituality, identity, and lived experiences influence emotional well-being. I understand that cultural and religious beliefs can be important sources of strength while also shaping expectations, responsibilities, and challenges within families and relationships.
Cultural responsiveness is an important part of my practice. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, including Indigenous individuals and families, newcomers, and people from different cultural, religious, and linguistic communities. I completed Indigenous Studies 100 and 200 through First Nations University of Canada and continue to expand my cultural understanding through community involvement and participation in cultural events. I approach each person’s identity, traditions, and experiences with respect, cultural humility, and openness, recognizing that every individual and family has their own story.
I offer counselling in English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. I recognize how meaningful it can be to express difficult emotions in a familiar language, particularly when discussing family relationships, grief, trauma, or culturally sensitive experiences.
As a Victim Services-approved counsellor, I am committed to supporting individuals affected by traumatic experiences, violence, and difficult life circumstances with compassion, dignity, and sensitivity. My practice also includes counselling services covered through Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients.
Clients can expect me to be warm, genuine, approachable, collaborative, and practical. I believe counselling is not about telling you what to do, but about working together to understand your experiences, recognize your strengths, explore possibilities, and develop strategies that fit your life.
You are more than the challenges you are facing. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, you do not have to navigate life’s difficulties alone. Together, we can work toward healing, stronger relationships, greater confidence, and meaningful change in a way that honours your values, experiences, and goals.
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Kyla Primeau Registered Social Worker (RSW) #7862
As an Indigenous social worker, Kyla is passionate about providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and holistic care. She recognizes that mental health does not exist separately from family, community, culture, relationships, identity, spirituality, and lived experience. Her work honours the knowledge, strengths, resilience, and experiences that each person already carries.
Kyla works with children, teens, adults, couples, families, and seniors, supporting concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and loss, emotional regulation, stress and burnout, self-esteem, relationships, family challenges, parenting, and major life transitions. She also has a particular interest in Indigenous mental health and wellness.
Her approach is primarily client-centred, relational, trauma-informed, strength-based, culturally responsive, and holistic. Kyla incorporates Indigenous perspectives into her work when appropriate and meaningful to the client, while continuing to expand her training in additional therapeutic modalities.
Clients can expect Kyla to be warm, conversational, compassionate, collaborative, practical, and genuine. She believes counselling can include difficult and meaningful conversations while still making room for humour, connection, and simply being human.
At the heart of Kyla’s work is the belief that people are more than the challenges they are facing. She strives to create a therapeutic relationship where clients feel respected, understood, and supported as they explore their experiences, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward greater wellness in a way that feels authentic to them.
Kyla has insurance coverage with Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).
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Tania Rediron
(She/Her/Hers)
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor #3651
I believe that mental health is an essential part of overall wellness, and that everyone deserves a space where they feel heard, respected, and supported. My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to understanding each person’s unique experience.
I work with individuals navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or simply looking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, reflect, and build meaningful change at your own pace.
My style is warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I aim to create an environment where you can speak openly and feel safe exploring difficult thoughts and emotions. Together, we focus not only on managing challenges, but also on strengthening resilience, self-awareness, and overall mental wellness.
I integrate self-compassion and mindfulness into my work, helping clients develop a kinder, more supportive relationship with themselves. This can include learning to notice thoughts and emotions without judgment, building awareness of patterns, and creating space to respond rather than react. These practices can support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and foster a greater sense of balance and presence in everyday life.
I view care as more than just addressing symptoms—it’s about supporting the whole person. This includes emotional well-being, healthy coping strategies, and reconnecting with a sense of balance and purpose in your life.
Reaching out for support can be a meaningful step. I’m here to walk alongside you as you move toward greater clarity, stability, and well-being.
Please check with your insurance provider to ensure your insurance covers a designation labelled as; Registered Therapeutic Counsellor. Tania Rediron is not currently covered under Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).
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