Validity Counselling

11/30/2025

Our family had so much fun at our first time in the annual Kopar Santa Claus Parade! ☺️🎄✨️💞🎅

11/17/2025

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10/25/2025

Our therapy dog Loki (left) enjoying some outdoor adventures with his little brother Dexter 🏞🐾

10/22/2025

📣 Counsellor Spotlight: Meet Tiago Santos! ✨️

We are pleased to have Tiago Santos (MSc. Psych) on our ValidityCounselling team!

Tiago works with children, teens, and adults. He specializes in a number of areas, including but not limited to: Autism/ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, trauma, emotion regulation, self-esteem, identity, and relationships.

Tiago uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-imformed practice, and values-based strategies in his work with clients. He also utilizes a child-centered approach with younger clients and their families.

Tiago offers compassionate, tailored support to clients. He believes that self-awareness, mindfulness, and grounding techniques are key for transforming behavior.

✨ Tiago is accepting new clients for in-person, phone, and video sessions!

📍To book a session with Tiago (or for any inquiries):
📲 Call or text our office at (236) 331-6106.
💻 Email us at office_admin@validitycounselling.org
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10/17/2025

🌿 Counsellor Spotlight: Meet Byron Finkelstein 🌿

At Validity Counselling, we’re proud to have Byron Finkelstein as part of our team — a counsellor who brings warmth, insight, and a grounded presence to every session.

Byron has a Master's of Education in Counselling Psychology from UNBC. He offers a calm, compassionate space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours without judgment.

Byron uses Solution-Focused, Emotion-Focused, Mindfulness-Based, and Brief Therapy approaches to help clients build self-awareness, strengthen emotional regulation, and create meaningful change.

His approach is collaborative, empowering, and holistic—helping individuals uncover their own strengths and move toward greater balance and fulfillment.

Outside of counselling, Byron finds peace and inspiration in nature through backcountry skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and camping.

Contact our office today to book with Byron...
Call / text: (236) 331-6106
Email: office_admin@validitycounselling.org
Lean more at https://www.validitycounselling.com/

10/16/2025

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10/10/2025

🌿 Counsellor Spotlight: Meet Loralee Schultz

We’re thrilled to welcome Loralee Schultz to the Validity Counselling team!

Loralee is completing her Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and practices under the supervision of Jenny DeReis, MA, RCC. She brings warmth, empathy, and a deeply relational approach to her work, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for healing and growth.

Grounded in client-centered, emotion-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approaches, Loralee supports clients in finding insight, resilience, and self-compassion. She is a steadfast ally to people of all genders, sexualities, and cultures, offering affirming care to the 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.

Loralee believes that empathy, acceptance, and authenticity open the door to transformation. She is committed to lifelong learning, with advanced training in ASIST, Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Trauma Certification, and will soon add EMDR to her practice.

💬 Now accepting new clients!
📍 Book with Loralee today!
Call / text our office: (236) 331-6106
Email us: office_admin@validitycounselling.org
Learn more: https://www.validitycounselling.com/

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

🌿 Counsellor Spotlight: Meet Wendi McKay 🌿

We’re so excited to welcome Wendi McKay to the Validity Counselling team!

Wendi is currently completing a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Her previous career as a Registered Massage Therapist has led her to appreciate the intense connections between physical and mental wellness.

Wendi believes in fostering strong therapeutic relationships through compassion, empathy and mutual respect as she helps clients work through challenging thoughts and feelings. The safe and non-judgmental setting of Wendi’s sessions provides the ideal space to explore tough or traumatic experiences in a comprehensive and collaborative way.

💬 Now accepting new clients!
📍 Contact our office to book with Wendi today:
Call or text: (236) 331-6106
Email: office_admin@validitycounselling.org
Learn more at www.validitycounselling.com

10/07/2025

🌿 Counsellor Spotlight: Misti Hill, MACP

We’re thrilled to welcome Misti Hill to the Validity Counselling team! 💙

Misti brings a warm, grounded presence and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She creates a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to grow.

Her approach blends person-centered and strength-based care with mindfulness and CBT, helping clients build resilience, manage emotions, and strengthen their relationships.

💬 Misti supports individuals with:
✨ Anxiety & depression
✨ Trauma & addiction
✨ Low self-esteem
✨ Life transitions

She is especially passionate about working with youth, Indigenous communities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.

📅 Now accepting new clients!
👉 Contact us to book a session:
Call / text us at (236) 331-6106
Email us at
office_admin@validitycounselling.org

09/15/2025

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