Mark is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. He has been in private practice since 2018, providing compassionate and evidence-based support to individuals facing a range of emotional and mental health challenges.
Mark is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression, and anger. He takes a holistic approach to counselling, helping clients identify their strengths, develop new skills, and implement effective self-care practices to foster long-term well-being.
With a background in education, Mark has extensive experience working with young people and families navigating emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns. His unique blend of counselling and educational experience allows him to offer tailored support that meets the diverse needs of his clients.
Mark is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives. Sessions are offered at a rate of $160 per 50-minute session. The cost of sessions may be covered under eligible insurance plans. Mark can be reached at markcole@calmplace.ca
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Nicole is a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years experience. She graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology, Sociology and a Certificate in Criminology (1999). She then went on to complete her Master of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University.
Nicole has extensive experience in clinical assessment, counselling, mediation & child protective services, specifically related to family violence and high conflict custody situations. She has been practicing family mediation in NL since 2010, helping separated parents reach agreements related to parenting and child support. Nicole has also facilitated support groups for individuals dealing with separation and parenting as separated parents, as well as provided part-time counselling services in non-profit since 2016. She has helped clients work through issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, substance misuse, self-esteem, communication, emotion management, stress management and parenting/relationship difficulties.
Nicole embraces a strengths-based, non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach to help clients work through life challenges. She has an eclectic approach in counselling, starting where the client presents and developing a treatment plan together based on their needs/goals of counselling. She applies a CBT & solution-focused framework in sessions, but also helps clients tell their story and explore the emotions related to their life situations. Nicole commits to continuous learning and recently completed further training in Gottman Method and Emotionally Focussed Therapy in order to better assist individuals, couples and families.
Nicole believes that a person’s journey in life is shaped by their past, but their present and future can be transformed by processing their thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Nicole believes strongly in self-care and when not at work, she enjoys spending time at sports with her husband, 2 teenagers and their dog.
The fee for a 50-min session with Nicole is $175. A receipt is provided for insurance/tax purposes. Nicole is currently accepting evening appointments for individuals (aged 16+) & couples and can be reached at nicolecooper@calmplace.ca.
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Mary-Beth Fallon is a registered social worker with over 20 years of experience in therapeutic intervention and program development for children, youth, and families. She specializes in mental health, complex mental illness, addiction, trauma, and crisis intervention.
Mary-Beth holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Women’s Studies. She is trained in remote therapeutic interventions and certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Therapy, Trauma-Informed Practice, Violence Threat Assessment, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Additionally, she is a Registered Trainer in ASIST and has specialized training in youth suicide intervention.
Mary-Beth’s areas of focus include neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, PTSD, crisis intervention, and suicidal ideation. She is passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and creating a compassionate, safe space for healing. She integrates EMDR, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness in her practice, tailoring her approach to each individual’s needs.
The rate for a 50 minute session with Mary-Beth is $175. Mary-Beth can be reached at marybeth@calmplace.ca
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Bailey is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (R.H.N.) who obtained her designation at The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Through her studies she was able to understand various concepts of health and wellness, learn about a holistic approach to health, and understand the importance of the mind/body connection.
She believes there is no ‘one size fits all’ diet, workout, supplement, or lifestyle for any individual. Therefore, through an individualistic approach, she works with clients to uncover root issues, restore energy, gain confidence, and provide support as they make changes.
Inspired by food’s profound ability to promote overall wellness, Bailey is dedicated to empowering her clients to gain confidence in their food choices and themselves. Through her personalized approach, she offers guidance and support to help clients make meaningful changes that align with their health goals.
Bailey’s areas of expertise include nutrition for mental health, women’s (hormonal) health, digestive health, and intuitive eating.
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Samantha Freake is a registered social worker, who received her education from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN).
Samantha began her career working in an emergency shelter and supportive housing unit. She then spent several years employed as a frontline social worker in the public sector, working with children and families in urban, rural, and Indigenous communities. Samantha currently manages a foster care placement assessment program serving the province of NL.
Samantha has experience working with diverse populations. She has interests and experience in the areas of women’s health, perinatal health, intergenerational trauma, adult ADHD, adverse childhood experiences, and regulating the central nervous system.
Samantha strives to create a safe, open, and collaborative environment for healing and understanding. She has a passion for ensuring individuals feel heard and supported while working together to discover strength and empowerment.
Samantha is accepting clients aged 16+ for individual counselling. Sessions are offered at a reduced rate of $175 per 50 minute session. The cost of sessions may be covered under eligible insurance plans.
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Nicole Furey is a Registered Social Worker with over ten years experience working in health care and mental health. She is currently accepting adolescent and adult clients. While completing her Masters of Social Work degree at the University of Toronto, Nicole trained at the University Health Network, where she later worked in the areas of Oncology, Emergency Medicine, mental health, brain injury, and Intensive Care. Nicole believes all humans deserve internal peace and a strong support system. Nicole draws on several approaches when working with her clients, including but not limited to Deep Brain Reorienting, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and narrative theory. Nicole’s practice approach is calm, welcoming, anti-oppressive, trauma informed, and anti-racist. Nicole is passionate about creating a safe space for all of her clients. When she isn’t working, Nicole enjoys being outdoors with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.
The fee for a 50-minute session with Nicole is $175. Your session may be covered under your insurance. Please reach out to discuss.
Nicole can be contacted at nicolefurey@calmplace.ca
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Maria Hillier is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT, International Association of Yoga Therapy), a Naturopath (N.D., ACNN) and an experienced Yoga Teacher (500RYT, Yoga Alliance) with foundational training in Hatha and Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Chair Yoga and Pain Care Yoga.
As Yoga Therapist, Maria is dedicated to helping individuals with mental, emotional and physical health challenges using evidence-based and trauma-informed practices. Her approach integrates a variety of Yoga Therapy techniques, including gentle yoga and mindful movement, breath awareness and regulation, guided relaxation, meditation and mindfulness, visualization and restful restorative yoga. Maria’s approach is one guided by fostering calmness and peace and facilitating self-compassion and kindness. Maria has experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, chronic and persistent pain, along with other health challenges.
Within her sessions, Maria’s goal is to help clients explore the practices offered in a way that suits their unique needs, challenges and goals in an accessible, inclusive and welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to Yoga Therapy; no prior yoga experience is required. Prerecorded video and audio of the Yoga Therapy tools and techniques covered in sessions are made available to individuals to support your practice at home.
Maria also offers one on one yoga therapy sessions which are unique to a client’s needs and trauma informed.
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Kayla James is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a master’s degree in counselling psychology from Yorkville University. As an empath and long-time helper, Kayla has worked with children and families in many different capacities over the years, including supporting children with complex needs and early childhood intervention.
In the last year, Kayla has been a peer supporter with Postpartum Support International (PSI), supporting birther’s virtually across Canada and the United States in various topics including postpartum anxiety and depression, abortion, miscarriage and changing family dynamics.
Kayla’s interest in the perinatal and postpartum period began through her personal journey to motherhood. To support this population, Kayla has certification in Birth and Reproductive Trauma from CPMHT and is working towards her Perinatal Mental Health certificate from PSI, as well as EMDR certification in 2025.
Kayla’s goal as a therapist is to provide a warm and welcoming space that is free of judgement. Kayla is deeply compassionate about meeting you where you are on your path and walking beside you on your journey.
Currently, Kayla is accepting clients for individual counselling both in-person and virtually. Sessions are offered at a rate of $160 per 50-minute session. The cost of sessions may be covered under eligible insurance plans.
When Kayla is not working, you’ll find her enjoying time with family, curling up with a good book or ball of yarn, or playing volleyball in the evenings.
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Stephanie believes that the success of therapy is built upon establishment of a safe and meaningful relationship between client and therapist. Her approach to therapy is collaborative and she works alongside clients to develop a treatment plan that feels aligned to her clients individual characteristics and challenges.
Stephanie believes in supporting individuals to identify and acknowledge their own patterns of behaviour; examining where they may have developed and whether or not they are serving a client well in the present context. As we better understand how our collective life experiences create the lens in which we view the world, we can begin to foster a perspective that supports our future goals for wellness. Stephanie seeks to help a client harness their own innate strength and resiliency and guides clients toward creating the life they want to live.
In her role at the clinic Stephanie works with adults navigating such challenges as Trauma/PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress management, parenting (especially as it relates to challenging behaviour and/or anxiety in children), as well as other concerns. Stephanie is available to complete adult ADHD assessments and has experience working with adults with ADHD to understand and utilize their unique strengths as well as promote neuro-affirming strategies to address their needs.
Stephanie’s ultimate priority is establishing meaningful rapport with clients and borrows from multiple approaches to provide clients with a supportive and safe environment to work through difficulties. She believes even during the difficult periods in our life there is room to bolster hope for the future and gratitude for joyful moments.
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Claire LeDrew is a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University and a Master of Social Work from Dalhousie University. She has extensive experience in providing counselling support to adolescents and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship issues, emotional regulation, chronic pain and ADHD.
Additionally, Claire also has specialized experience working with post-secondary students and individuals with disabilities.
Claire takes a personalized, collaborative and flexible approach. She draws from evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), self-compassion and mindfulness. Claire is dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive and trauma-informed space where individuals feel seen, heard and supported.
The fee for a 50-min session with Claire is $175. A receipt is provided for insurance/tax purposes. Claire can be reached at claireledrew@calmplace.ca.
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Wendy Maidment is a registered social worker who obtained a Bachelor of Social Work in 2015 from Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) and a Master of Social Work in 2024 from MUN, where she received a Fellowship of the School of Graduate Studies for outstanding academic achievement and performance of special merit.
During her BSW, Wendy completed clinical placements with Janeway Outpatient Psychiatry and the Bridges Program at Eastern Health. During her MSW, Wendy completed a clinical placement with Ruah Counselling Centre, a non-profit community counselling agency.
Wendy began her social work career as a social worker with the Department of Children, Seniors, and Social Development (CSSD), where she spent several years working with children, youth, and their families, providing services and support through the Protective Intervention, In Care, Adoptions, and Youth Services programs. Wendy then worked with the Association for New Canadians (ANC) as a Social Work Coordinator and Manager of Settlement Services, where she provided individual and group support to newcomers and completed training in immigrant and refugee mental health.
Wendy has completed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training for traumatic processing, Levels 1 and 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Gottman Treating Affairs and Trauma in Relationships and Grief Counselling and Treatment training. As a therapist, Wendy’s main priority is building strong therapeutic relationships with clients and selecting therapy options based on their needs. Wendy has a special interest in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, attachment, relationships, and grief and loss.
Wendy is currently accepting referrals for individual and couples counselling.
The rate for a 50-minute session with Wendy is $175.00. Wendy can be reached at
wendymaidment@calmplace.ca
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Michelle Noftall is a Canadian Certified Counsellor who holds degrees in Music, Education, and Counselling Psychology. She has specialised training in grief, music-integrated therapy, and trauma-informed mindfulness practices.
Michelle has focused her practice on supporting clients through such issues as grief and loss, relationship change or loss, career changes, work-place stress, boundary setting, and people-pleasing. Most of these experiences include managing difficult emotions. Michelle strives to provide clients with a safe place to navigate emotional experiences in a non-judgemental, supportive way that helps clients understand themselves and build strategies for coping. Michelle supports her clients from a holistic, humanistic and person-centered perspective. She believes strongly in the power of evidence-based approaches to mental wellness, grounded in Self-Compassion, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and Radical Acceptance.
The fee for a 50-minute session with Michelle is $160. Michelle’s sessions may be covered under insurance under clinical counselling. Michelle can be reached at
michellenoftall@calmplace.ca.
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Alison Petten, co-owner of The Calm Place, is a Registered Psychologist. She is specialized in treating PTSD and trauma related issues, with special interest in attachment, stress, and developmental trauma. Alison is trained in Deep Brain Reorienting, IFS-informed, EMDR-certified, and integrates these models with other trauma-informed techniques from relevant therapies including Cognitive-Behavioural and Psychodynamic. She places importance on a person’s story and development, believing that our current tendencies and feelings are a reflection of what has happened to us. Alison is also often drawn to implementing mindfulness and regulation techniques in therapy based on the neurobiological understanding that if we have a calm nervous system, we can make the most insights and have effective change. As a therapist, Alison is warm and compassionate. Her intention is to create a space for clients that feels safe, flexible, and progressive.
The fee for a 50-minute session with Alison is $235. This amount is based on what is recommended by our psychology professional association (APNL). A receipt is provided for insurance reimbursement/tax purposes.
Alison can be contacted at alisonpetten@calmplace.ca
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Amy Rezek is a passionate wellness facilitator based in Newfoundland, dedicated to guiding individuals and groups toward deeper calm, inner trust, and meaningful self-discovery. She has been warmly welcomed into the peaceful sanctuary of The Calm Place, where she offers in-studio sessions in Meditation, Breathwork, Sound Baths, Kundalini Yoga, Reiki, and Spinal Energetics —available through both one-on-one sessions and group classes.
Amy’s approach is trauma-informed, client-centered, and deeply mindful, with a holistic lens that weaves together various healing modalities. Through her practice at Best Kind Reiki & Wellness, she has supported clients in cultivating grounding practices and now also offers Spinal Energetics—a body-led process that encourages energetic release, nervous system regulation, emotional clarity, and spiritual reconnection.
Known for her grounded, heart-centered presence, Amy creates a safe and nurturing space for transformation. Whether someone is joining a group sound bath to unwind, exploring breathwork to settle the nervous system, or experiencing the synergy of Reiki and Spinal Energetics in a private session, Amy gently guides them back to a deeper connection with themselves—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and soulfully.
Outside of her wellness work, Amy finds joy in the natural beauty of Newfoundland, cherishes time with loved ones, enjoys a good book, and remains committed to lifelong learning. She also brings her compassionate insight to her parallel role as a Labour Relations consultant in Health Care.
Amy invites you to co-create more space in the body, more ease in daily life, and more connection to your inner wisdom.
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