OUR Therapists
Leslie Ann Costello, PhD, L Psych, CBT
Leslie is a psychologist, certified bioenergetic therapist, certified perinatal mental health therapist, and a local trainer in bioenergetic analysis. Her practice is limited to supervision and consultation. Her book, Helping Mothers, Helping Babies: Somatic perinatal psychotherapy is available by order at your local bookstore or through online retailers.
Fredericton, New Brunswick.
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Paula Foley, MSW, RSW, CBT
Paula is a clinical social worker with a specialty in complex grief, a psychotherapist, and a certified bioenergetic therapist. She is certified in trauma releasing exercises, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and Reiki. Paula's maternal lineage is Mi'kmaq, and she has practiced in Indigenous communities with children focusing on social/emotional learning, mindfulness and integrating culture as a foundation for healing from trauma.
Most of us have a place within where we are healthy and experience well-being. However, the experience may be fleeting for some. Difficult experiences such as loss, illness, family dysfunction, burnout, trauma, and sudden changes may impact how we function in life. At times, coping strategies can turn into unhealthy patterns which may manifest as anxiety, chronic pain, depression, relationship problems, problems at work, anger or extreme stress. Therapy can support us to identify with the parts of ourselves which are healthy. By connecting to our authentic core, we intentionally choose strategies and lifestyles that best serve our lives and relationships.
Paula currently offers online video sessions to clients in Atlantic Canada. Services are offered to clients in need of support with grief, illness, chronic pain, stress, anxiety, trauma, and relational issues.
Miramichi, New Brunswick
https://heidisturgeon.com/paula-foley
1-844-932-4333
Adela Gorodzinsky, MEd, RP, CBT
Adela is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Canadian Counsellor based in London, Ontario. She speaks English, Spanish and Hebrew. Having multiple languages has opened doors to different cultures, life perceptions and group dynamics.
Adela is a Certified Bioenergetic Therapist with over 25 years of experience and also enjoys serving as a local Bioenergetic Trainer. She is a certified Traumatic Incident Facilitator and a Circle of Security Parenting Program Facilitator. Adela has always been curious and passionate about the body-mind-spirit connection and how that plays a big part in who we are.
Adela works with individuals, couples, and children, both in person and via a secure virtual platform. Witnessing people wrestle with their challenges, and facilitating their healing, has been incredibly rewarding throughout her career. Adela believes in making peace one person at the time.
London, Ontario
https://counselling4personalgrowth.ca
(519) 642-1966.
Valerie Anderson, MEd, C Psych, CBT
With years of experience supporting individuals of all ages and abilities, Valerie Anderson offers a compassionate, client-centered approach to psychological and therapeutic care. Drawing from her extensive work in Labrador with both Indigenous and settler communities, Valerie brings deep cultural awareness and respect to every session.
Her practice integrates body, mind, and spirit, honouring the unique healing journey and inner wisdom of each client. Whether you're seeking support for emotional challenges, personal growth, or somatic healing, Valerie provides a safe and welcoming space grounded in empathy and professional expertise.
Tottenham, Ontario
andersonpsychologist@gmail.com
(416) 882-5111
Angela Funari, MA, RCT-C
Angela is a registered counselling therapist (candidate) and has completed the joint bioenergetics training program of the Atlantic Canada and Massachusetts Societies for Bioenergetic Analysis.
Angela believes in creating a safe place for clients to feel heard, seen, and supported while exploring and discovering their authentic selves. She is mindful, present, and passionate and wants to meet you where you are in your journey. Her approach reflects that the mind and body are directly linked and that our embodied experiences shape how we function in the world. These life events may hinder our emotional growth and ability to live vibrantly. Understanding our upbringing can influence our current relationships with family, friends, and partners.
Angela possesses previous experience working with adults from the 2SLGBTQ+ and poly communities. She integrates bioenergetic analysis, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, attachment-based therapies, affirmative, and CBT. Her areas of practice include ADHD, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, sexual orientation, gender identity, maladaptive patterns, and many others.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
(782) 400-6409
Martine Ingersoll, MA, LCT-C
Martine is a licensed counselling therapist (candidate) and is just beginning her bioenergetic training with the Atlantic Canada and Massachusetts Societies for Bioenergetic Analysis.
Martine works with clients of various background such as veterans, pre- and post-natal individuals, sexual assault victims, individuals who have experienced traumatic events, and clients who are curious about somatic psychotherapeutic approaches (mind-body connection). Her clients are often looking for a deeper exploration of unmet needs and resolution of symptoms stemming from various challenging experiences throughout their lives.
Martine is a trained EMDR therapist who mainly focuses on the integration of the mind-body connection. She takes a trauma-informed and person-centered approach to therapy and has a particular interest in embodied awareness. Martine provides service in both French and English and offers both virtual and in-person sessions.
Fredericton, New Brunswick
martine@embodiedawarenesscounselling.com
(506) 292-1987
Ailsa Keppie, BSc (Hons), SSE, MFT
Ailsa is a trained intimacy educator and somatic therapist and has been working in the field of hands-on bodywork, somatic coaching and healing for over a decade. Ailsa brings aspects from her background in circus arts, physical theatre, music, dance, myofascial release, bioenergetic processes, archetypes and spirituality to her work with clients. In 2024 she completed the four-year training in bioenergetic analysis and often uses this work within her somatic coaching sessions. Ailsa has really embodied her own healing journey and now brings her awareness and understanding to others. Ailsa works both online and in person. She is a member of the World Association of Sex Coaches, the Somatic Sex Educators Association, the United States Association of Body Psychotherapy, the Association of Sexological Bodyworkers, and the Massage Therapy Association of Nova Scotia.
Grand Pré, Nova Scotia
Dan Beaudette, MEd, LCT-C
Dan is licensed a licensed counselling therapist (candidate) and has completed the joint training program of the Atlantic Canada and Massachusetts Societies for Bioenergetic Analysis. His goal as a therapist is to provide a warm, welcoming, and accepting space for clients to be seen, heard, and supported while they explore their emotional selves and their connections with others around them.
Dan’s areas of practice include grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and trauma, particularly as these issues become more evident and problematic during life transitions. He is oriented towards longer-term work around root causes, such as poor nurturing and childhood trauma.
Dan’s approach is an integration of bioenergetic analysis and emotionally focused therapy, both of which have a strong base in childhood attachment theory and view emotional processing as critical to healing. You can expect to be offered the opportunity to engage in somatic (body-based) interventions and in imagined encounters with another part of the self or with significant others.
Fredericton, New Brunswick