Hanadi (Hanna) Ghanchi Dar is a compassionate and culturally informed mental health professional with over a decade of experience supporting diverse individuals and families. She provides counselling for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions, drawing from both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and humanistic approaches.
Hanna works from a strength-based, inclusive lens that honours the unique cultural, linguistic, and personal identities of each client. She has extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, BIPOC, and LGBTQ2S+ communities, and is dedicated to fostering safe, non-judgmental therapeutic spaces.
Hanna holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. She is passionate about advancing equity in mental health care and helping clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey.
Hanadi (Hanna) Ghanchi Dar is a compassionate and culturally informed mental health professional ...
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In practice as a clinical social worker for over 30 years, Johann Kong is experienced in supporting
children, youth, adults and families in navigating challenges that emerge from a wide range of
difficulties. Johann is passionate about helping clients find emotional and psychological well-being
so they can thrive according to their valued living.
Johann has a Masters in Social Work (MSW) along with a couple of other degrees and a Certificate
in Human Resources Management. He has training and practices in Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness but can also use a mirid of
other clinical approaches. Johann is a lifelong learner in mental health treatment and brings new
techniques into his practice all the time.
In addition to private practice, Johann works at McMaster Children’s Hospital in acute mental
health assessment and treatment.
Johann also teaches counselling in a Social Service Worker program and has had several Masters
level counselling students as he believes the best way to become better as a therapist is through
teaching it.
Johann is licensed with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and a
member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
In practice as a clinical social worker for over 30 years, Johann Kong is experienced in supporti...
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Emmily Lai (she/her/hers) is an art therapist and registered psychotherapist (qualifying), who holds a Masters Degree in Creative Arts Therapies from Concordia University. For Emmily, art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses art materials and the art making process to help people express their emotions, thoughts, and feelings when words are not enough. She believes using art in therapy can help people understand and connect with themselves, their world and to others.
Emmily is an educator, researcher, community leader, artist and art therapist who is passionate about supporting communities and people through their life experiences, intersectional identities and abilities to develop confidence, personal growth and well-being through art-making. She takes a humanistic, person-centered approach to understand her clients. She welcomes all of my clients into a safe, creative space that is culturally sensitive and inclusive.
Emmily works with children, youth, teens and young adults. Her areas of experience include:Confidence, Self-esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Neurodiversity: Developmental, Intellectual and other Disabilities, ADHD, ASD, Anger, Aggression, Emotional Dysregulation, Grief and Loss
Emmily Lai (she/her/hers) is an art therapist and registered psychotherapist (qualifying), who ho...
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Kevin Waldbillig is a Registered Psychotherapist with The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Clients visiting Change Works Interactive often consult because they are coping with a personal challenge such as loss, relationships, anxiety or depression. Others may be struggling with an issue related to their work life. Kevin has a good track record of helping clients by creating a comfortable and confidence-inspiring environment. Insurance plans are accepted and confidentiality is always insured.
Kevin Waldbillig is a Registered Psychotherapist with The College of Registered Psychotherapists ...
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