Meet Our Team
Our team is the foundation of our counselling program.
Counsellors
Allison Forget MA, RCC
Certified Level 1 AEDP Therapist
Allison is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree. As a certified Level 1 AEDP Therapist, Allison specializes in the healing of trauma and attachment wounds in the transformative experience of a safe, therapeutic connection. She brings a wealth of experience in 20 years of working in the field of trauma therapy and believes in the capacity for people to become empowered within a collaborative relationship.
Asta Capar M.Ed., CCC
Clinical Counsellor
Asta is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, with a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology. Her approach to counselling largely centers around the belief that all people have strengths and have the capacity to overcome challenges in their lives.
Asta has experience supporting individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addictions, self-esteem concerns, body image concerns, self-injury behaviours, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She also has experience supporting parents with parenting strategies, in addition to working with couples and families experiencing conflict or domestic violence.
Asta currently provides individual counselling to children, youth, and adults, as well as couples or family counselling.
The therapeutic frameworks Asta works from includes cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, solution-focused therapy, as well as drawing from practices rooted in brain research. She also highlights the importance of positive connections and the therapeutic relationship as a significant source of resilience, healing, and positive change.
Tyson Pidsadowski MC, RCC
Clinical Counsellor
Tyson is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with BCACC, with a Master of Counselling degree from City University of Seattle. Tyson enjoys connecting with clients and helping them to achieve their goals. He enjoys working with a diverse population of clients including teenagers and adults with a wide variety of experiences such as: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, career navigation, and sport/performance counseling. He is also able to assist people dealing with addictions, grief, other mental health concerns
Tyson believes that building a trusting, collaborative, and mutually respectful relationship with my clients. In doing so, he creates an environment where clients feel comfortable and safe. Tyson utilizes different therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy.
Kelsey Callander MACP, RCC
Student Counsellor
Kelsey is in the final stages of the Master of Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University and holds Student Membership designation with the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).
Kelsey believes every individual has the capacity and desire to realize and fulfill their potential. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship based on collaboration, compassion, and respect. Working from a humanistic approach, Kelsey views the client-counsellor relationship as the most meaningful aspect of the therapeutic process and believes clients are the experts of their own experiences. By fostering a safe and comfortable environment, Kelsey helps clients develop a deeper understanding of their strengths, experiences, and desires. She uses several therapeutic interventions including Client-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Existential Therapy techniques.
As a student intern, Kelsey is available for in-person or virtual counselling to adults and youth over the age of 10.
Areas of Practice:
- • Depression
- • Anxiety
- • LGBTQ+ issues
- • Self-worth & Self-esteem
- • Grief & Loss
- • Boundaries
- • Relationships
- • Life Transitions
- • Emotional Regulation
- • Youth Counselling