Meet the Therapy Team

Alanna is a Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying. She is compassionate and trauma-informed, exercising competency in Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, CBT, and Mindfulness. Alanna approaches the work through a strength-based lens and understanding of domestic violence and trauma. Alanna also has experience developing and facilitating psychotherapeutic groups and enjoys providing insight coaching into personal leadership and communication styles.

Galen is a Registered Social Worker, having completed his Master of Social Work degree at Laurier, and an internship at Compass. Galen has training in conflict management, mediation, and mindfulness-based therapies. His previous career was in student affairs at the University of Guelph, working in a variety of roles around experiential learning and restorative justice as well as supporting aboriginal students and international students. Galen has a passion for nature connection, holistic healing, and supporting a sense of belonging. He takes a trauma-informed and inclusive approach to help anyone facing transition and navigating change. Galen has a particular love for working with youth, men’s mental health, and facilitating groups.

Iliana earned a Bachelor of Arts, with a psychology major. For over 30 years, Iliana has worked in various community settings in relation to abuse and trauma, including shelters, corrections, restorative justice, and supportive housing. Iliana believes that everyone deserves opportunities to achieve their fullest capacity and heal from any harm experienced. She is passionate about empowering people, inspired by creativity, and in constant awe of human strength and courage. Iliana is a Partner Assault Response (PAR) program facilitator at Compass and supports mandated clients to attend group or individual sessions to learn about intimate partner violence (IPV) and healthy relationships.

Nipun holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Psychology. He is passionate about addressing the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health issues. At Compass, Nipun facilitates the Partner Assault Response Program, supporting clients in understanding intimate partner violence and fostering healthy relationships. Utilizing psychoeducation, Nipun endeavors to deepen clients’ learning and insights into their relationships and lives.

Ore has a Masters in Psychology with a focus on social and personality. She interned for 2 years at the PsychoTechnology of Success. Ore comes from an attachment, trauma focused and psycho-educational lens and approaches her work through evidence informed interventions such as CBT, strength-based approach, narrative therapy and motivational interviewing. Ore is passionate about supporting adults in having healthy coping when dealing with challenges such as trauma, self esteem, intimate partner violence (IPV), grief and loss with the hope of improving their overall mental health.

Shirley Kell is a Registered Social Worker; she has over 15 years of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including child welfare, children’s mental health, addictions and schools. She has been specifically focused on children and trauma over the past 8 years. She practices from a trauma and attachment lens and comes with both Circle of Security and Connect training. Her passion is working with children and families to build resilience. She is also very excited to be returning to work at Shelldale!

Valerie is a Registered Social Worker, with over ten years of experience in supporting individuals, groups, and communities navigating life’s challenges. She is compassionate, curious and uses evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Somatic Integration, and CBT, within an attachment, trauma-informed and anti-oppression framework. Valerie is passionate about creating a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental space for growth, and healing. Valerie values and honors’ people’s resilience.

Victoria is a Registered Social Worker. She enjoys supporting clients through emotional needs related to loneliness, loss, motivation, anxiety, depression, and others. Victoria is skilled in supporting individuals and families through life transitions, end of life planning, and loss. She enjoys facilitating groups with clients of all ages. Victoria has training in CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy and is excited to bring her skills to help clients achieve their goals.