Meet Our Team at Daru Therapy Centre. Ancaster Ontario. Psychotherapy and Counselling

Our Team

Lorraine Hanley

Clinical Director, Registered Psychotherapist

Lorraine works through an integrative lens, utilizing various Psychotherapeutic approaches such as;

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Therapy in Nature,

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT),  

Lorraine’s specialties include: Anxiety, Trauma, Panic Attacks, Grief, Pain Management and Mood Disorders

Karl Hanley

Managing Director, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Karl works with individuals, couples and families aged 16+

Karl specializes in:

  • ADHD and executive functioning challenges

  • Men’s issues, identity, and emotional expression

  • Anxiety, stress, and burnout

  • Relationship and intimacy concerns

  • Life transitions, confidence, and self-esteem

  • School, work, and home-life stressors

Karl has also worked with clients experiencing Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality. Karl is a certified Solution Focused (SFBT) Therapist and trained in Gottman Couples Therapy.

Jessica Jennings 

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Jessica work with individuals 18+ through an integrative collaborative lens, including ACT & CBT.

Jessica specializes in , ADHD, Late Diagnosis & Life Transitions

  • Experience with ADHD including late diagnosis and neurodivergent support

  • Anxiety

  • Self-esteem and perfectionism work

  • Life transitions, emotional regulation, and stress management

  • Mindfulness-based and strength-based approaches

  • LGBTQ2S+ affirming & identity-safe space

Rose McKenzie

Counselling Intern

Rose is currently accepting new clients for affordable psychotherapy services under supervision at Daru Therapy Centre,.

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

  • Integrative Therapy

Areas of Specialization

  • Anger & Stress Management

  • Relationship and Attachment Challenges

  • Emotional Dysregulation

  • Self-Esteem & Personal Growth

  • Anxiety, Mood Disorders & Personality Disorders

Julia Kovalsky

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Supporting Individuals, Couples & Families, age 12+

  • Specializes in ADHD

  • High school - University transition

  • Family Therapy

  • Client-centred and value-driven approach

  • Mindfulness and self-compassion practices

  • Cultural and identity challenges

  • Relationship dynamics (peer, family, and romantic)

Guided by her passions for connection, balance, and authenticity, Julia offers a relaxed, non-judgmental space for exploration.

Erin Sunstrum

RP, Currently not accepting clients.

Specializing in Teens (14+), Young Adults & Family Therapy

  • Specializes in ADHD

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • High school - University transition

  • Family Therapy

  • Client-centred and value-driven approach

  • Mindfulness and self-compassion practices

  • 2SLGBTQI+ Safe Space

Erin, a Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, with a B.A. and B.Ed, specializes in providing support for teens, young adults & families in a safe, inclusive, and relaxed environment.

Daru Therapy Centre, Psychotherapy, Ancaster

Join Our Team

Looking to add your unique skill set to our team!?

Currently a student and looking for a practicum placement, reach out to us today and see if an opportunity may be with us for you. While we appreciate all student inquiries, we are not accepting Yorkville students at this time.

If you feel like your skills would compliment our Mental Health & Wellness practice

Feel a connection and think you would work well with our team.

Email us, we would love to talk!

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