Our Counselors
Counselor 
Poorna has experience working with diverse groups of clients, from older adults, both with and without dementia, young adults facing issues like substance misuse, personality disorders, self-harm, and eating disorders, to children dealing with mental health challenges such as autism and ADHD. Poorna employs a therapeutic approach that combines psychodynamic principles with offering a space to incorporate artistic mediums like sketching, drawing and colouring at the client’s pace, all the while emphasising the use of mindfulness-based tools.
Counselor
Maxin holds a Master of Arts in Education, specializing in Guidance and Counseling, from the University of the Philippines, where she also earned her Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Child Development. She is a licensed counselor, a certified pastoral counselor, and a licensed teacher. She offers counseling support to teens, young adults, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, self-confidence issues, depressive symptoms, grief, and life transitions. Her commitment to holistic well-being is reflected in her compassionate and client-centered approach to counseling.
Counselor
Hunter’s therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore their life experiences. In therapy, he fosters a collaborative learning and teaching dynamic to assist clients in leading self-determined and fulfilling lives. He has specialized experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, refugees, and those with neurodiverse backgrounds. His preferred modalities include Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).
Counselor
Hikari Sakai is an UK-trained psychotherapist and counsellor who has been practising as a qualified therapist for about 10 years. She has experience in working with depression, anxiety, personality disorder, trauma, and for those who suffered from multiple social deprivation and major life challenges, including bereavement, offering management and support for work-related stress, relationship issues and physical illness. She employs a humanistic approach and in particular, existential therapy with some influence from other modalities.
Counselor
Amanda Stradling holds a Master of Social Work from Boston College where she graduated with academic honors. She is currently a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of New York, working towards her clinical license. As a social worker, Amanda’s therapeutic approach focuses on the importance of human relationships and the dignity and self-worth of her clients. Using a strengths based approach, Amanda and her clients work together to develop new skills and strengthen their most meaningful relationships.
