- Alanna Watson, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Biochem), M.Div., RP(Q)
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.
- Iliana Pressman, B.A.
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 Chautani
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.
- Oreofejesu (Ore) Agunsoye, M.Psych.VAW Counsellor
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.
- Valerie Gennings, M.S.W., RSW
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 Smith, M.S.W., RSW
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.