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Plant Shed

About
Strong Ties Counselling

Our Mission

 

Strong Ties is committed to improve the lives of children and families through counselling, psychoeducation and advocacy.

 

Our Vision


Communities that foster healthy growth and optimal development of children and empower families so that they can ensure the well-being of their children. 

Meet Our Staff

Gisella La Madrid, Child and Family Counsellor, Child Speciliast and Divorce Coach, Clinical Director Strong Ties Counselling

Gisella La Madrid

MA, RCC

Child & Family Counsellor
Child Specialist & Divorce Coach
Clinical Director

Stephanie Albanese, Individual, Child and Family Counsellor, Counselling Associate Strong Ties Counselling

Stephanie Albanese

MA, RCC

Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate

Mai Naji, Individual, Child and Family Counsellor, Counselling Associate Strong Ties Counselling

Mai Naji

MEd, RCC

Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate

Mindy Zhong, Individual, Child and Family Counsellor, Counselling Associate Strong Ties Counselling

Mindy Zhong

MA, RCC

Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate

Robert Grant, Individual, Child and Family Counsellor, Counselling Associate Strong Ties Counselling

Robert Grant

MEd, RCC

Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate

Sandra Filippelli, Child and Family Junior Associate, Strong Ties Counselling

Sandra Filippelli

MEd, RCC

Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate

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Candice Estrañero

MSW, RSW

Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate

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Henry Hwi

MEd, RCC

Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate

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Simi Mann

MCP (Candidate)

Individual, Child & Family Counsellor
Counselling Associate

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Hardeep Johal

MEd (Candidate)

Child & Family Student Therapist
Counselling Associate

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Carling Mcleod

Client Care Coordinator

Our Values

Our practice is based on warmth, optimism, curiosity, courage and connection. 

 

Our strength as counsellors is the ability to create safe and supporting environments in which clients feel cared and deeply listened to. In our work together you can expect a non-judgemental and encouraging atmosphere in which you can rediscover what already makes you great. We will also strive to discover what lies behind the behaviours of your child or partner as understanding is one of the keys to positive change.

Our wish for clients is to provide practical resources, empower them through their multiple challenges, and to help them build a deep sense of balance and connection.

Counselling Methods

We target our methods to you. However, most of our interventions are based on:

  • Child-centered Play and Expressive Therapy

  • Synergetic Play Therapy

  • Emotionally Focused Family Therapy

  • Attachment and Development Theories

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Family Systems Theories

To request more information or book an appointment:

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