Mental Health, Counselling & Support

 Counselling Services

Gabriella Meleca

Gabriella Meleca is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience treating individuals who struggle with mental health, mood disorders, trauma, addiction, codependency, loss, life transitions, and relationship difficulties (to name a few). Her aim is to provide a warm, caring, and non-judgmental space for clients to share their life experiences and struggles. She uses a client-directed therapy approach, drawing on various counselling modalities based on the specific needs and goals of the client. Counselling modalities include, but are not limited to, cognitive-behavioural, trauma-informed-care, psycho-dynamic, attachment-based, Christ-centred, and solution-focused therapy. It is Gabriella’s passion and calling to walk alongside others assisting them in their healing and growth!

Vicki Nishihama

Vicki Nishihama, R.P., completed a Master’s of Divinity (Counselling Major) at Tyndale University & Seminary in Toronto in 2009. After which, she began practicing psychotherapy in Newmarket, Ontario as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Vicki is trained to work with individuals, couples and/or families. When The College of Registered Psychotherapists was established, Vicki was granted membership as a Registered Psychotherapist.

Some clients are referred to her by a friend or a relative. Some clients are referred to her by their doctor or their pastor. Clients may be looking for help with: anxiety, depression, grief or problem anger - while other clients have a very specific type of therapy in mind. It may be helpful to know that Vicki can offer you: Cognitive Behavior Therapy; Solution Focused Therapy; Emotion Focused Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or C.B.T. for Trauma and/or Abuse Recovery.

Recovery & Support Groups

  • Rainbows Program

    ‘Rainbows’ helps children & youth to talk about their feelings and share their grief in a safe environment.

    Grief is found in the loss of family or friends, seasons of transition or change, or instances when one is deprived of someone or something of value.

    Location: Northridge

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  • Becoming Whole

    Becoming Whole is an online group that gathers together weekly to not only support and encourage one another, but to also work through various bible studies that help us heal, grow, and become more whole in Christ.

    This group is led by Gabriella Meleca, a Registered Psychotherapist. If you have any questions in regards to the group, feel free to email her at gabriella.meleca@northridgesa.com.

    Schedule: Fridays @ 3:45 pm

    Location: Online

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  • STAIR

    STAIR is an 11-week therapy program for people who are struggling with the after-effects of trauma. STAIR helps by teaching skills that improve coping with one’s emotions and navigating interpersonal relationships.

    Schedule: Wednesdays (2 Groups)
    10 am -12 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm

    Location: Northridge

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  • Emotional Support

    Emotional Support is a peer support group for individuals with mental health challenges & mood disorders, helping them to: connect, learn, share and grow.

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  • Grief Care

    This is a support group for anyone 18 years or older who is looking to find comfort, answers, and hope after the death of a family member or friend.

    Schedule: Tuesdays @ 7:00pm

    Location: Northridge

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