Hello! I’m Shannon Holmes

Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Play Therapist

​My interest in helping others started in high school when working at a daycare with a child who was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. I started my career as a child and youth worker in an Assessment Receiving Group Home for the Children’s Aid Society. I then left the group home setting and worked for the School Board.

I started as a school-wide behaviour specialist. I strongly feel that all individuals have the potential to be successful, just for some there are more struggles. I firmly believe that investing time in another individual can leave a lasting impression on them and/or be what they need to see their inner success.

I mainly work with children and adolescents, but counselling for adults is available too.

Client Focus Age
Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6)
Children (6 to 10)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)

Hello! I’m Sonia Nicolucci

Sonia’s formal schooling started at Ryerson University achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science in the discipline of Nutrition and Food.

After working in the field of Nutrition for some time, her focus and priority turned to family. Being a new mom in a world filled with advice and skepticism, she decided to attend a parenting seminar. Seeing and experiencing hands-on how Adlerian-based parenting was making a difference in her growing family of now three boys, she decided to become a Certified Parent Educator. Facilitating seminars for parents and teachers along with individual and group sessions, Sonia strives to support families and schools.

Sonia continued her education in the field of Adlerian Therapy and obtained a Master’s Degree in Adlerian Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Adler Graduate School in Minnesota. Supporting the entire family has been one of Sonia’s primary goals. Obtaining a Diploma from Play Therapy UK/International completes the therapeutic circle, assisting parents, children and teens.

Sonia’s passions do not only reside in supporting families. Combining her array of skills along with the new technology of Neurotrack-X, Sonia champions athlete on and off the court.

Client Focus Age:

Toddlers/Preschoolers: (1 to 6)
Children: (6 to 10)
Preteens/Tweens: (11 to 13)

Hello! I’m Payal Rudra

Payal’s passion for working in a helping profession began very early through various volunteer opportunities and school internships.

After completing a bachelor’s in Health and Society Payal went on to pursue a diploma in Child and Youth Work which further solidified her passion for helping others and providing mental health support to children and teens. Payal is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.

She hopes to create meaningful therapeutic relationships during her time here through her compassionate persona and empowering her clients to make a change in their lives.

Through a collaborative approach Payal is interested in supporting individuals who are dealing with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression and self-esteem along with providing support to children and teens during transitional periods of their lives.

She provides a wide range of therapies including but not limited to Cognitive-behavioural therapy, Dialectical- behavioural therapy, Mindfulness-based stress reduction, solution focused therapy and culturally sensitive therapy.

Client focus age:
Children (7-10)
Adolescents (11-17)

Hello! I’m Akanksha Kakar

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I believe that the ups and downs of life hold immense beauty, but I understand that there are times when the challenges can feel overwhelming. It takes courage to seek therapy, and I commend you for taking this important step toward your child’s well-being.

As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and collaborative therapeutic space where individuals can explore their emotions, gain new perspectives, and develop effective coping strategies. I
strongly believe in the power of play, recognizing its unique ability to help children process their feelings, enhance their resilience, and improve their overall quality of life.

In our sessions, I prioritise empathy, acceptance, respect, and reflection. I meet children where they are in their development, adapting my interventions to ensure they feel understood and supported.