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Lesley Vaters
Lesley has spent over 18 years working with adults, teenagers and couples in a number of capacities including counselling for relationships, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, OCD and stress management.
Lesley is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in St. John’s, NL and member in good standing with the BCACC.
Lesley’s training and education includes a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University.
She has completed additional training in the areas of grief and bereavement counselling, mental health first aid, spiritual care, suicide intervention, behaviour modification and applied behavioral analysis.
For insurance processing purposes, Lesley’s BCACC RCC registration number is 12586.
709-689-8677
Veronica Thompson
Veronica is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Veronica provides counselling for adults in St. John’s dealing with grief and bereavement, trauma, suicidality, anxiety, stress management, depression, personality disorders, and spiritual well-being.
Veronica has also worked with children and Autism Spectrum Disorder using Applied Behavioural Analysis. Veronica provides a non-judgmental, compassion lead approach, supporting the individual through their growth and healing.
Veronica’s education includes a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from Memorial University and a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University. Veronica has completed additional training in mental health first aid, suicide intervention, child development and behavioural modification, and Applied Behavioural Analysis.
For insurance and verification purposes Veronica’s CCPA registration number is 10009619.
Anthony Murphy
Anthony is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and member in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Anthony has experience supporting people in the St. John’s area challenged with grief and bereavement, trauma, suicidal thoughts and behaviours, depression, anxiety, stress management, gender identity issues, spiritual well-being, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Anthony’s education includes a Bachelors Degree and certificate in Criminology from Memorial University, a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and extensive training in behaviour modification, applied behaviour analysis, and child development. He employs a non-judgmental, supportive approach in which the struggling individual is the agent of change and prosperity.
For insurance and verification purposes Anthony Murphy’s CCPA registration number is 10002354.
709-800-5514
Lisa Brushett
Lisa is a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience and provides counselling and services to children, teens and adults.
Lisa has a passion for providing therapy for individuals in St. John’s of all ages experiencing stress, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, depression, ADHD and emotional dysregulation. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Trauma Informed Practice.
Lisa attended Memorial University where she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2009 and a Master of Social Work degree in 2019. She has completed additional research and training in the areas of trauma, parenting, self-care, child development, mental health first aid, anxiety, grief, narcissistic personality disorder (including emotional abuse and gaslighting) and suicide intervention.
Lisa believes in helping individuals to identify their own strengths and equips them with tools they can rely on during stressful times.
For insurance and verification purposes, Lisa’s NLCSW (NL) registration number is 2815
709-740-0901
Kristen Hogan
Kristen is a Registered Social Worker providing counselling services to children, adolescents, and adults in St. John’s, NL. Kristen provides counselling services in relation to trauma, grief and loss, transitions, coping, stress management, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, anger management, addictions, and other mental health diagnoses.
Kristen obtained both a Bachelor of Social Work degree and a Master of Social Work degree from Memorial University. She has over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families and is trained in the areas of Trauma Informed Care, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Play Therapy, among other approaches. Her sincere compassion is the foundation of her practice.
For insurance and verification purposes, Kristen’s NLCSW (NL) registration number is 2820.
709-728-6241
Jill Morgan
Jill is a Registered Social Worker who has spent 19 years working with children, adolescents, couples and families throughout Newfoundland & Labrador and Ontario. She has experience working with children who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, and who encounter complex needs such as depression, eating disorders and emotional dysregulation. Jill also has experience working with people of all ages struggling with addictions, mental health, relationship challenges, stress and anger management.
Jill attended Memorial University where she obtained a Bachelor of Social Work degree and Criminology certificate in 2004 and a Master of Social Work degree in 2022. She strives to engage in ongoing professional development where she participates in training and research in current evidence-based practices.
Jill is experienced in trauma-informed care, specifically the PersonBrain model, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and other approaches and relational practices. She works from a strengths-based approach and is committed to the overall well-being of her clients.
For insurance and verification purposes, Jill’s NLCSW (NL) registration number is 2600.
709-687-2521