FAMILY COUNSELLING CENTRE NIAGARA - Key Persons

Aksana Kavaliova has seventeen years of experience as a music therapist (MTA) and six years as a psychotherapist. Aksana is also skilled in EMDR, Neurologic Music Therapy, ITATM, Brief Solution Focused. Aksana is a trauma-informed and trauma-focused therapist. She is a published author, serves as a Secretary for the World Federation of Music Therapy, and started her PhD in Music Therapy with trauma focus in August 2023. In her spare time, she is attending concerts and musicals with her family, loves traveling, swimming, reading, and walking with her dog Lola.

Carolyn Fish has over twenty years of experience as a therapist at the FCC working with people in groups, as individuals and families. In her practice, she applies a variety of therapeutic approaches such as, brief solution-focused therapy, strength-based therapy, and CBT. Carolyn is a trauma-informed therapist, working with children and adults. In her spare time, she enjoys curling, practicing yoga and travelling.

Dee Neuman has over twenty years of experience working with families, children, youth and couples. Dee's certifications include Gottman Level 2 Couple's Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Addictions Therapy, Strengths Based Approach, and Brief Solution Focused training. In Dee's spare time you may find her camping, canoeing, hiking, or spending time outdoors!

John has been with the FCC since 1990. After retiring in 2020 as the Clinical Supervisor, John returned as a Therapist. John is dedicated to strengthening and enriching the lives of families, couples, and individuals through offering services aimed at promoting well-being through leadership and collaboration. When John is away from the office, he enjoys watching sports, reading and picnics with his wife.

I am an adventurer by nature. I raft white waters, climb hills and rough terrain, and hike ridges. I am also passionate about the well-being of others, and walking along side them on their life's journey while they work towards wellness. Collaboratively, I work with individuals to foster a journey of resilience and healing through the application of evidence-based clinical interventions. Let's work together to find your inner peace.

Valerie Secord has been working with families and children to support their wellbeing for over twenty years. After many years of cultivating supportive family networks, Val has recently developed her counselling and therapeutic skills, and is the newest member to the Family Counselling Team. In Val's spare time she enjoys spending time at the cottage.