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Andrea completed her Master of Counselling Psychology Degree from Yorkville University in 2021. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with The British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), and a Certified Canadian Counsellor with The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). She has also completed the San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. She works with children (including those dealing with ADD, ADHD and those on the Autism spectrum), Adults (single & couples) and their families. Andrea also works with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals providing gender and sexuality affirming and inclusive counselling care.

Since moving to Victoria in 2013 she has been involved with several organizations including Stigma-Free Society (Formerly, The Bipolar Disorder Society of British Columbia) as a Mental Health group facilitator and Mental Health Recovery Partners, South Vancouver Island (Previously, The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society, Victoria Branch) as a peer support worker.

She supports solution-focused, client-centred, and recovery-oriented philosophies rooted in strength, growth, and resiliency. She believes that with the right support individuals have a boundless ability to mobilize change and growth in their lives. She builds therapeutic relationships based on trust, unconditional positive regard, and on-going rapport. She has worked with a diverse group of individuals with varying mental health.challenges including anxiety, depression, mood and/ or thought disorders and relationship concerns while they overcome barriers, build autonomy and improve their quality of their lives on their own terms.

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Please note Dr. Cordy is not accepting new clients for counselling at this time. Please contact counselling@mindkeyhealth.com to find a clinician accepting new clients.

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Brooke is working toward her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at the University of Victoria. She has worked one-on-one with youth as a Youth Resident Support Worker and as a Personal Support and Inclusion Worker. In these roles, she has helped young people with learning disabilities, school challenges, neurodiversity such as ADHD and Autism, and issues like anxiety and depression. Brooke has also volunteered as a Director of Resource and Peer Support in the community, supporting adults through their unique challenges at various stages of life. She looks forward to bringing her knowledge and insights from supporting both young people and adults into her counselling internship. In her free time, Brooke enjoys playing soccer, hiking, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

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Dr. Terra Pritchard is excited to be part of the team at MindKey Health. She has been working as a mental health clinician since 2013. She holds an MA in Counselling psychology and a doctorate (PsyD) in clinical psychology. She has been a registered psychologist in British Columbia since 2021. She has worked with children and adults in a variety of settings over the years including outpatient individual mental health treatment, group therapy, and in adult residential and inpatient settings. Her area of clinical expertise has been the assessment and treatment of trauma, however she is consistently expanding her areas of skill particularly in the field of assessment.

Dr. Pritchard grew up on Vancouver Island, and is grateful to be raising her family here. She enjoys reading, hanging out with her dog, and exploring nature with her family.

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Currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) at Yorkville University, Keeley’s therapeutic journey has involved an extensive history of working with children and youth diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This background has provided her with a deep appreciation for the nuances of working with diverse populations, highlighting patience, flexibility, and creativity in her practice.

As a counselling intern, Keeley brings a blend of empathy, warmth, and compassion to her therapeutic journey. By understanding that each individual is unique, she tailors her approach to fit the specific needs of clients, drawing from various therapeutic modalities including person-centered, strengths-based, cognitive and behavioural, and solution-focused techniques. Her goal is to foster a safe environment for clients to feel heard, valued, and empowered in navigating life challenges whether it be through exploring thoughts and feelings, developing coping skills, or identifying strengths and resources.

During her practicum, she aims to gain opportunities to expand her skills by working with diverse populations of all ages. Each interaction provides a chance for her to support others and continue to learn and evolve as a counsellor. She values the privilege of learning from each client, recognizing the ongoing potential for mutual growth and understanding through a collaborative framework.

In her spare time, you’ll find Keeley outdoors with her 5-year-old rescue dog, Maya. Whether it be hiking, camping, or exploring and adventuring the island, she finds comfort and relaxation in being with nature (and in being with her furry companion!)

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Allie Szwender holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy from Dalhousie University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Allie has a background of mental health and addictions work, as well as an extensive background of 10 years working in the educational system. She has worked with individuals with a variety of mental health issues including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and phobias. Having a deep understanding of the complexity and developmental stages that children and their families endure, she is a strong believer in providing support throughout the transitional phases of life as they present strong opportunities for growth and self-exploration. Her background in recreation also makes Allie a strong believer in health and wellness as a means to improve everyone’s lifestyle and mental health. Allie is a strong believer in fostering an inclusive and non-judgemental environment to increase one’s well-being. She aims to help her clients introspectively self-discover their own abilities, cultivate independence in their own thinking, create stronger relationships with others and themselves, as well as understand that emotional work and learning is a life-long journey. Allie brings a fun and personable approach to her practice to ensure that her clients feel comfortable, safe, and supported as they explore their emotions, thoughts, and concerns. Allie derives her therapeutic approach from several evidence-based modalities that are best suited to meet her client’s needs. Incorporating techniques from mindfulness-based behavioural therapy, person-centered therapy, solutions-focused therapy, emotion focused therapy and strengths based approached, Allie creates a unique and personalized therapeutic environment for each individual.

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Emily has 20 years experience as an Inclusive Education teacher and ceramic artist working with children and youth. Emily is also a school counsellor at Montessori Academy for K-grade 8. Emily uses different types of creative making approaches in her practice alongside talk therapy. Her counselling approach comes from a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour therapy and Solution Focused therapy lens. Additionally, she is currently working towards ADHD certification (ADHD-CCSP) for adolescents-adults.

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Welcome, I’m Hannah. I am a counselling intern and graduate student at the University of Victoria in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology (Double Major), from Thompson Rivers University.

My approach to counselling is informed by a deeply held belief in the possibility of change, and in the benefit of relational, collaborative psychotherapy. In my practice, I draw upon resilience-based therapeutic approaches. My areas of focus include supporting children, youth, and adults with concerns encompassing anxiety, neurodivergence, eating disorders, grief, and social-emotional difficulties. My approach is grounded within a trauma-informed, culturally humble lens, fostering a safe, welcoming space for all. In addition to clinical work, my research interests include psychosocial experiences of chronic illnesses and eating disorders.

I look forward to continuing to learn and grow as a clinician throughout my counselling internship; it is an honour to do this work.

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