Hello, my name is Jamie Couling and I am currently a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology student.

I have grown up loving someone who was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and I have walked alongside them as they navigated challenges in traditional school settings and a lifetime of teachers telling them “No, you cannot do this”. I have watched this person overcome every obstacle that has been put in front of them and defy every expectation set out by these teachers who thought that they were “too hyper, too unfocused, not driven enough”. I deeply understand the strength that it takes to overcome these assumptions and transition into adulthood with confidence and authenticity. Loving someone with ADHD has opened my eyes to the invisible challenges that exist in our society and I am deeply committed to helping others support their loved ones with neurodivergence through these challenges.

As a young person navigating today’s world, I understand firsthand how anxiety, grief, and constant change can shape our inner lives. Whether it’s coping with personal losses, supporting loved ones through their own struggles, or facing the pressure to “have it all figured out,” I know how heavy it can feel to carry those emotions while still trying to move forward. I’ve felt the impact of uncertainty and the desire for stability, connection, and meaning. My lived experience helps me meet others with empathy and authenticity. I don’t just understand these challenges in theory; I’ve been there too. I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen, and I bring that belief into every therapeutic space I hold.

My Professional Journey

As a student psychotherapist I am learning how to integrate my lived experiences into my practice, whether this includes supporting loved ones with neurodivergence, anxiety surrounding relationships, life transitions, supporting loved ones through illness, and more. I am interested in exploring early childhood experiences and attachments, and I’m fascinated by somatic therapies and how impactful they can be.

I offer a trauma-informed space to heal, grow, and find balance and empowerment. I am eager to embark on this journey with you and find an approach that works for your needs that is rooted in compassion and respect. I work with you to create a warm, safe, and comfortable environment for you to explore your innermost experiences.

My Interests

I love cooking and trying new restaurants!

I love going to the beach in the summertime, the water is my happy place.

I love having game nights with my friends!

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Hi, I’m Aaron Halliday. Like many of the clients I support, my journey hasn’t been easy or marked by a clear path. Growing up in a turbulent home in a rural community, experiencing economic insecurity, family conflict and relational trauma firsthand, I learned early on what it meant to feel anxious. Growing up queer and lacking a formal diagnosis of ADHD, I frequently felt misunderstood, and out of sync with the world around me. But what I took for the complicated mess in my life sparked a lifelong quest to understand myself and to transform adversity into resilience and growth.

A great deal of the work that I’ve engaged in within my community and in the research that I’ve performed has stemmed from this challenging period of my upbringing. I’ve written theses and dissertations on the long-term impact of chronic relational trauma, and the means by which various perspectives, traits, skills, and daily practices can shape traumatic experience and facilitate resilience and even post-traumatic growth. I’ve worked as a management consultant within the DEIB space, and counseling both survivors and perpetrators of abuse. I support various underserved, under resourced, and under acknowledged causes in this space. Bearing witness to journeys, beginning in struggle and ending in remarkable growth has been an incredibly rewarding part of my work. My work has provided me with a deep sense of meaning and purpose in my life and has, in that regard, been a healing force. This reinforced my commitment to helping others navigate the complexities of trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, drawing from both professional expertise and genuine empathy.

My Professional Journey

After a brief flirtation with management consulting (it turns out suits and corporate jargon aren’t my thing), I made a sharp turn back to my life’s purpose: helping people heal and grow. I went back to grad school, enrolling in the Master’s in Counselling Psychology (MACP) program at Yorkville University, and I’m currently wrapping up my practicum under Robert Simms at Embodied Resilience.

Now, as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), my work focuses on trauma, anxiety, relationships, and couples counselling. My therapy style is integrative—think Person-Centered meets Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, blended with mindfulness, CBT, solution-focused therapy, and a healthy dose of Gottman Method Couples Therapy (in which I’m Level 2 certified). I keep my approach tailored, authentic, and down-to-earth because let’s face it, a cookie-cutter approach doesn’t always work when you’re untangling life’s messes.

Nervous about therapy? So was I…

I genuinely understand the vulnerability involved in starting therapy because I’ve been there myself. I’ve navigated loss, complex trauma, anxiety, and major life transitions. Those experiences aren’t just part of my past, they shape the compassionate, insightful, and non-judgmental space I create for my clients today.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I’m here to help. Together, we’ll work to untangle those knots and make room to grow.

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Hello, I am Laylin Keyes. I grew up around London Ontario, but my heart resides at my community, Thessalon First Nation. I strongly connect wth my Ojibwe culture, but it is something I am still learning a lot about. Through my bachelors of psychology and Indigenous studies, I learned about how to bridge two of my passions. This led me to be very interested in Indigenous mental health and working with Indigenous people.

Alongside this journey, I’ve also been learning about myself. As a queer person, finding space where I can exist authentically and safely has shaped my values and the kind of spaces I want to help create for others. More recently, being diagnosed with autism helped me make sense of so many aspects of my life and identity. It’s been both a personal and empowering experience that has deepened my commitment to neurodiversity-affirming practices in mental health. All of these parts of who I am inform the way I approach my work—with care, curiosity, and a deep respect for people’s full identities and stories.

Areas of Interest

I am passionate about supporting children and adolescents as they navigate the challenges of growing up. My areas of interest include helping young people manage big emotions such as anxiety, anger, and sadness through the development of healthy coping strategies and emotional regulation skills. I also focus on building strong social skills, fostering positive peer relationships, and supporting identity development and self-esteem.

While my speciality is neurodivergence, I have experience in helping children work through a wide range of concerns, including separation anxiety, emotional regulation concerns, people-pleasing tendencies, challenges related to family transitions such as divorce, and difficulties with confidence and assertiveness.

My Interests

Going on long walks with my dogs Playing board games with my friends and family Reading in the sun

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Hello, nice to meet you! The mountains of British Columbia is where you will find me hiking and cross country skiing with my dog, my husband of 23 years, and when lucky, our two adult sons.

Growing up the 4th youngest of 5 kids I enjoyed constant busyness around me, I’ve always had a sense of adventure, and at the same time, I also have always felt a little different than my peers. I noticed everything! I found my super senses to be both a gift and a challenge. I was smart, but I learned differently. Back then that showed up as what people call “lazy”, so I learned to fit in and meet society’s definition of success, never really knowing the reason why things were always more of a struggle for me.

Area of Focus:

Adults and young adults with ADHD

ADHD in the workplace and its impact on relationships and productivity

Adults and young adults navigating university/college

Romantic relationships: adhd, autism, and neurotypical partners

Women with a late ADHD diagnosis

Parenting a neurodiverse child

My Professional Journey

“It doesn’t have to be so hard.”

One line, one friend, one ADHD diagnosis later and years of dedicated work, I now understand and fully accept myself.

My journey to coaching began when I was a classroom teacher, noticing the unique skills and strengths of my students. This was followed by years of volunteer work on a crisis line that led me to the belief that people help themselves.

When we autonomously make the choice to reach towards support, amazing things can happen. Through becoming an internationally certified coach I have witnessed transformations as people learn to trust in themselves and take goal directed action towards what they want.

My specialized training in collaborative conflict resolution has taught me the impact communication, listening, and self awareness has on relationships.

It is an understatement when I say that it brings me great joy to work in partnership with my clients to harness their strengths and get them where they want to go as they strive to make their day to day living easier and improve their relationships.

What is Coaching?

So, what is coaching? Glad you asked. I will keep this brief, because I too have ADHD.

Coaching is a conversation about what is important to you, the change you want, and how to make it happen. It is goal directed. I partner with you to address the “what”, the “when” and the “how” so that you can make your wants a reality in a way that works best for you and your way of learning.

How is coaching different than therapy? Therapists have specialized training to uncover the “why”, the patterns or history that may inhibit change, whereas coaches remain present and future focussed.

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Hello, I’m Robert Simms. For the past 14 years, I’ve shared my life with my spouse, embracing each opportunity for growth and self-discovery. One of the most meaningful parts of this journey has been exploring and celebrating my identity as a non-Status Métis. My connection to this identity deepened while pursuing my Bachelor of Social Work and continued as I engaged with Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.

Another pivotal chapter in my life began with my daughter’s ADHD diagnosis. It was a moment that reshaped everything I thought I knew—not just about her but also about myself. My own ADHD assessment and diagnosis soon followed, bringing with it a wave of insight and clarity. At first, I thought ADHD explained everything about my struggles, but as I delved deeper into neurodivergence—particularly Autism—I realized that ADHD accounted for only about 70-80% of my experiences. The missing pieces began falling into place, leading me to recognize that I was most likely AuDHD (both ADHD and Autistic). I took multiple Autism assessments, all of which indicated a strong likelihood of Autism.

Even though I firmly believe that self-diagnosis is valid, I still wrestled with my own imposter syndrome. Could I truly claim this identity? It took time, research, and a lot of self-reflection, but I’ve now reached a place where I feel confident in embracing the AuDHD label. Understanding my neurodivergence has been a journey of unlearning, adapting, and ultimately striving for authenticity—not just for myself, but for those I support.

My Professional Journey

My personal experiences, combined with my professional background, have given me a deep understanding of what it means to be diagnosed with ADHD—or AuDHD—later in life. I know firsthand the confusion, the overwhelm, and the frustration that can come with trying to make sense of your past through this new lens. I’ve struggled with managing everyday tasks, battled feelings of inadequacy, and had to confront years of internalized ableism.

These experiences are not just things I’ve lived through; they are the foundation of my work. My practice is centered on helping people who, like me, have felt out of sync with the world around them. I don’t just offer strategies to manage ADHD or Autism—I offer a space where you can explore what neurodivergence means to you, on your terms, and without judgment. My goal is to help you see your neurodivergence not as a limitation, but as an integral and valuable part of who you are.

Like many neurodivergent individuals, I reached a point where conventional work environments no longer fit my needs. Instead of forcing myself to conform, I built something different—a practice that reflects both my lived experience and my professional expertise. It’s a space where I can empower others to redefine success on their own terms and build lives that work for them.

I See You, I Get You, Because I’ve Been You…

I know what it’s like to receive a diagnosis in adulthood and think, This explains everything!—only to later realize it doesn’t explain everything. I know the frustration of trying to navigate daily life while battling internal doubts. I also know the relief that comes with finally understanding yourself and embracing your identity.

My journey through these same struggles, paired with my professional expertise, allows me to guide you with both empathy and real-world strategies. Together, we can explore what works best for you—helping you not just manage symptoms, but truly embrace your neurodivergence as part of who you are.

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