For a full listing of Personal Counselling Services staff, please visit the Brock University directory. More contact information and hours of operation can be found on our contact page.
Our in-house therapy team consists of highly qualified professionals, each holding at least a Master’s degree or its psychotherapy equivalent. They all have a minimum of ten years of experience and are well-versed in trauma-informed care. To access our in-house therapy services, you must be a registered student at Brock University and obtain a referral from a Brock physician or a Telus Health counsellor. Please note that we do have a waiting list. If you’re seeking general counselling, you can receive support through Telus Health counsellors.
Brock counsellors
Erika is a caring, friendly and genuine clinician. She works from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens that focuses on the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship to provide safety, choice and empowerment. She is a psychotherapist and registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Erika holds a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Criminology and in Human Rights and Equity Studies.
Erika takes a comprehensive approach to therapy and uses a mix of various modalities, including Eye Movement-Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and crisis de-escalation. She offers a safe space for individuals to feel supported and validated. Her goal is to work collaboratively with you to help you process difficult emotions, see different perspectives, create goals, and build resiliency and confidence that you can take into all areas of your life.
Suzanne is a caring, considerate and understanding psychotherapist. She enjoys working with students, getting to know them and tends to focus on their strengths (what “works” rather than what is “broken”). Suzanne has been known to empower students to achieve their desired outcomes and create positive change.
Suzanne has been counselling individuals, couples and families for 20 years. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Suzanne has a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy and is highly skilled in psychotherapy treatment modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and Gestalt Therapy.
Suzanne takes great pride and joy in helping students who are struggling emotionally, relationally or mentally with life’s challenges. Her hope is to co-create a plan for each individual student so they can achieve their goals and live a fulfilling life.
Suzanne is also a clinical supervisor for students working on their practicum.
Tiffany is a compassionate and empathetic therapist that is dedicated to helping people become the best version of themselves. She is a psychotherapist and registered member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Masters of Social Work (MSW) and a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Psychology.
Tiffany’s work is grounded in collaboration, non-judgment and takes a client tailored focus depending on the person’s lived experiences, goals, and values. She uses an integrative and holistic approach, drawing from a mix of various modalities and theories including, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) Narrative Therapy, Attachment & Polyvagal Theory.
Tiffany believes that connection is vital to the healing process and works to create a strong therapeutic relationship with individuals to help empower them through the therapy process. She works from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens that focuses on creating an inclusive and safe space where individuals can learn the tools and skills, they need to reach their goals.
Learning strategist
Jennifer is a warm and compassionate facilitator. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education and a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology and Education from the University of Toronto. She believes that individual and academic growth is rooted in providing individualized support and promoting self-efficacy. Jennifer works with students to identify their strengths and understand areas for improvement. She utilizes this evidence to create individualized goals with explicit strategies to achieve each goal. Jennifer provides learning support for students in a variety of areas including goal setting, time management, essay writing, study skills and more.
Jennifer creates a warm, welcoming and collaborative environment to support open communication, goal-setting and individualized learning. She enjoys developing meaningful connections with students. Jennifer’s mission is to provide a supportive environment for students to learn, grow, and experience fulfillment in their daily life as a post-secondary student.
Telus Health Counsellors
April is a compassionate, patient, and kind-hearted counselor. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work and has experience with diverse populations in Canada and China. With professional training and practice, she is skilled in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Couple Therapy (Certified Gottman Therapist). Also, she can provide counseling services in both Mandarin and English.
April is a registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She is helping individuals and families to overcome difficulties and issues, such as mental health wellness, homesick, life transitions, PTSD, and academic/ career issues. She is a great listener to be with you and talk about your feelings and thoughts.
Tina is a compassionate and empathetic counsellor that is dedicated to helping her clients by alleviating their concerns through kindness and self-determination. Tina is committed to empowering her clients and creating an inclusive and safe space where individuals can share, learn and grow. Tina takes an eclectic approach to therapy and uses various modalities to support her clients’ unique needs such as; client-centered, anti-oppressive and a strengths-based approach that is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.
Tina has training and experience supporting clients with a variety of issues and challenges including self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, social skills development, stress management, mood or personality disorder, disordered eating, neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD), attachment, life stages/ transitions, racism and intersectionality, parenting, conflict resolution, bullying, victims of domestic/ gender or sexual violence, victims of abuse, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Tina has achieved a Bachelors and Master of Social Work and is a registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Meet Jennalee, she specializes in assisting individuals as they courageously navigate through a variety of personal challenges including sexual dysfunctions, life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, stress management, parenting issues, and the impacts of racism.
Jennalee’s therapeutic practice integrates diverse techniques from Sex therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-focused counselling. She lives by the motto “Embrace discomfort, discover growth,” which reflects her belief in therapy as a transformative investment in oneself. Jennalee is known for her empathetic, down-to-earth, and non-judgmental approach, creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood and valued. Jennalee has a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and is Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
Student Services Coordinator
Devina Stajcer (she/her), dstajcer@brocku.ca
