Student Counsellors
Accessible, Reduced-Fee Counselling with Supervised Practicum Therapists
Darragh Hill
(he/him)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Darragh is from Vancouver, B.C., and is currently completing his Master of Counselling Psychology at City University. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics but followed his passion of mental health advocacy while working in student housing at various universities in Canada. He has years of experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds through mental health challenges and difficult life transitions.
Jacqueline Desautels
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Currently a student at Yorkville University, Jacqueline is enrolled in the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program. She approaches her work through a holistic lens, considering biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors when understanding presenting concerns. Drawing from humanistic, cognitive-behavioural, and psychodynamic modalities, Jacqueline tailors her therapeutic approach to meet each client’s needs and firmly believes that therapy should be guided by the client’s goals, ensuring that interventions and modalities align with what is most helpful for them.
Carmen Ranta
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Carmen is a practicum student completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. She brings many years of experience in education, the arts, and community leadership, supporting individuals and organizations through challenges and transitions. She works collaboratively with clients to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and nurture self-compassion. Carmen is attentive to both emotional and physical experiences, supporting clients in gently developing awareness and moving toward greater balance and well-being at a pace that feels right for them.
Sabrina Broad
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Sabrina is a practicum student completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. With a background in crisis intervention and support work, Sabrina has developed a strong belief that safety, connection, and authenticity form the foundation for change. Her approach is shaped by both professional and lived experience and is grounded in trauma-informed and strengths-based principles. She deeply values each client’s unique experiences and cultural identities, while considering the intergenerational and systemic factors that influence one’s personal wellbeing.
Amber Brown
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Amber is a practicum student currently completing their Master of Counselling Psychology degree at Yorkville. For the past four years, Amber has worked as a social worker with Indigenous child and family agencies, walking alongside families during difficult chapters of their lives. This experience has reinforced the importance of respect, connection, and trust when working with clients facing numerous intergenerational, systemic, and contextual challenges. Amber offers warm, compassionate care in her approach, striving to empower others to be their own healers on their wellness journey.
Lucía Fasio
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Lucía is a practicum student completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. Born and raised in Mexico, she moved to Canada in 2012 and has since built a life rooted in community, learning, and connection. Through her work, Lucía has gained experience supporting mothers as they navigate the many demands of motherhood, balancing multiple roles, and incorporating health and wellness into their daily lives. She has also supported older adults in maintaining strength, mobility, and overall well-being while navigating life transitions, grief, and loss.
Jesse Mclellan
(she/her)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Jesse is a Master of Counselling student at Athabasca University and a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTC) with ACCT. She has completed the three-year Somatic Experiencing (SE) trauma training program, and is passionate about the power of attunement, somatic awareness, and embodiment in trauma recovery, grief work, and personal transformation. She also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), parts work (IFS), mindfulness, and her background as a yoga teacher to support clients in slowing down, connecting inward, and moving toward a greater sense of safety, choice, and self-trust.
Paul Ross
(he/him)
Pre-Licensed Professional/Practicum Student
Paul is a practicum student counsellor completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. Paul provides a non-judgemental and safe space for each of his clients. Implementing a holistic view on health allows his clients to learn new aspects of themselves, which provides new information for healing. Paul umbrellas a person-centered approached while drawing on many modalities and techniques to provide adaptive sessions for specific client needs. He is a true believer that with hard work our minds, including thought patterns and emotions, can change.
Small Seeds Grow Tall
Mary pioneered the addressing of grief and loss in that little room and from those humble seeds we have grown into an entire group of caregivers dedicated to wellness and mental health in Kamloops, BC. We use a unique companioning model of holistic care with each one who comes our way. This means we advocate for your mental health and whatever you may need to build a living bridge to your own strong tomorrow.
If you’re unsure who on our team would be best suited to support you, please allow our Admin team to find a match for you. Every counsellor, associate, and staff member is committed to your healing.