about us
At Qualia, There Is Always a Place for You
Personal Support, Proven Methods
We use the most evidence based (science proven) interventions to help you become your best self. Chief among those is a psychotherapy model called Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). At Qualia, we specialize in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and each of our clinicians has rigorous training in this model. We will use CBT, with its various proven tools in collaboration with you and your unique needs to help you improve your life.

We work from a comfortable office space, with flexible session types and a welcoming environment. Our team brings expertise on a range of topics, and provides leadership within the psychotherapy community.
Our Mission
To unlock human potential and eliminate suffering in the world through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychotherapy, teaching and training.
Our Vision
A world in which all people are able to fully live out their lives as their most whole and authentic selves.
Our Values
- Professional Excellence,
- Strength of Character
- Alleviation of Suffering
- Authentic Community
Our Community, Our Team
Select location and click team member for information.
Guelph Location
649 Scottsdale Drive, Suite 400
Guelph, ON N1G 4T7
519-742-0565
Nicole Cantelon
Registered Psychotherapist
Area of Focus:Anxiety, Depression, Body Image, Couples/Parenting, Trauma, Grief, Spiritual/Faith Based
Ngozi Udekwu
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT/DBT, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Addictions
Ashleigh Reid
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, Addictions, Eating Disorder, BPD
Waterloo Location
Medical Centre 2
435 The Boardwalk, Suite 406
Waterloo ON N2T 0C2
519-742-0500
Kari-Anne Eby
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQIA2S+ADHD
MacKenzie Burnett
Registered Psychotherapist
Area of Focus:Anxiety, Depression, Attention Disorders, Mobility Barriers, Chronic Illness, Brain Injuries
Estella Choo
Registered Psychotherapist
Area of Focus:Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Emotional Dysregulation
Maham Ahktar
Registered Psychotherapist
Area of Focus:Anxiety, Depression, Children & Youth
Shannon Norkett
Clinical Intern
Sarah Howard
Clinical Intern
Michelle Elliott
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT/DBT/EFT, Trauma, Addictions , Abuse
Ala' Al-Thibeh
Registered PsychoTherapist
Area of Focus:Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Newcomer Support, Mood Disorders
Rana Shami
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT/DBT, Anxiety, Depression, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Cultural Beginnings
Dr. Narine Sookram, PhD
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions
Saria Reynolds
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT/DBT, Life Transitions, Couples & Family , Parenting, Grief, Trauma
Salih Ada
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD
Area of Focus:Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Life Transitions, Trauma, Grief
Julia Jackson
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT/DBT, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, 2SLGBTQ+, Trauma
Sarah Courtney
Registered Psychotherapist
Area of Focus:CBT, Anxiety, Grief, Eating Disorders, Relationship Conflict, Communication, Couples & Families
Slavka Velits
Registered Psychotherapist
Area of Focus:CBT/DBT, Trauma, Eating Disorders, OCD, Couples Therapy, Anger Management
Madison Currie
Registered Psychotherapist
Area of Focus:CBT, DBT, ACT, Self-esteem, Trauma, Interpersonal relationships, 2SLGBTQ+
Dhirjinder Bhutal
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Area of Focus:Trauma , EMDR, Anxiety, Depression and Stress, Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Substance Use
Engin Sezen
Registered Social Worker, Registered Psychotherapist, PHD
Area of Focus:Addictions, Trauma, Grief , Relationships Life Transitions
Brantford Location
217 Terrace Hill Street, Suite B24
Brantford ON N3R 1G8
519-720-9922
Valerie Hopkins
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT, Holistic wellness, Trauma, Abuse, Addictions
Susan Reid
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:Psychosis, Eating Disorders, Women's Health
Janet Noble
MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist (pronouns she, her)
Area of Focus:Adults, Couples
Elizabeth (Bailey) Young
Registered Social Worker
Teresa Michell
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Indigenous Populations
Kathryn Eby
Registered Social Worker
Amanda Martisius
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:Indigenous experiences/traumas, Anxiety/depression, Self-harm and suicide, Anger management, Emotional regulation, OCD, Trauma
Robert Tansley
Registered Social Worker
Enkeleda Nazaj-Bulovas
Registered Social Worker
Laura Verbeek
Registered Social Worker
Six Nations Location
217 Terrace Hill Street, Suite B24
Brantford ON N3R 1G8
519-720-9922
Valerie Hopkins
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT, Holistic wellness, Trauma, Abuse, Addictions
Susan Reid
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:Psychosis, Eating Disorders, Women's Health
Elizabeth (Bailey) Young
Registered Social Worker
Teresa Michell
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:CBT, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Indigenous Populations
Chelsea Gabriele
Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Areas of FocusCBT, Children & Youth, Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, Grief, Self-esteem
Lorna Anderson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Kathryn Eby
Registered Social Worker
Amanda Martisius
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:Indigenous experiences/traumas, Anxiety/depression, Self-harm and suicide, Anger management, Emotional regulation, OCD, Trauma
Justis Noiles
Registered Social Worker
Laura Verbeek
Registered Social Worker
Holly Stoodley
Registered Social Worker
Area of Focus:Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Emotional regulation, Life Transitions
Paige Bacon
Registered Social Worker
Pina Barbieri
Registered Social Worker
Robert Tansley
Registered Social Worker
You’re in the Right Place
Don’t wait to get help. Qualia’s team of professional psychotherapists & psychologists are available to support you. We use proven techniques to help you see real change in your life.
