Family Life Psychology

Counselling & Assessment Services

Supporting individuals, couples, and families in growing towards help, hope, and healing on all of life’s journeys.

In-person appointments available

Our Services

Counselling & Assessments

At Family Life Psychology, individuals and families will find high-quality, evidence-based, and integrated health care services,

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

Do you often feel hopeless? Overwhelmed? Unable to function day-to-day? You may have depression.
You are not alone. Depression is one of the most commonly experienced mental health concerns.

CHILD & TEEN COUNSELLING

Children, youth, and adolescents experience the world differently from adults. Children and youth in particular experience a lot of “firsts” on a regular basis and since they’re still learning how to process their feelings, these experiences are overwhelming.

MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING

No relationship is without its unique challenges. There are always bumps in the road – some big, some small – that must be dealt with. Lots of these issues can worsen if there is a lack of productive communication.

PSYCHOLOGICAL & PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT

Family Life Psychology specializes in providing psychological and psychoeducational assessments for Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Mental Health, and Emotional/Behavioral concerns.

GRIEF & LOSS

The symptoms of grief are problematic if you’ve been experiencing them for a prolonged time or they are severe enough to affect your daily life – eating sleeping, working, etc. for an extended time.

ANGER & EMOTIONAL MANAGEMENT

Our process starts by identifying and treating the origins of the anger – the messages about self and the world that cause it. Then, using our unique approach we remove them.

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Meet The Experts

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Joel Pukalo

Registered Psychologist

As the founders of Family Life Psychology, Andrea and I have the privilege of supporting our clients and the communities we serve. In counseling, I’m passionate about facilitating relational healing and cohesion. Within the community, Family Life is honoured to work collaboratively with health and education sectors to bring about social change, cohesion, and connection.

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Andrea Pukalo

Currently on Parental Leave

I’m passionate about helping people integrate their life story creating a sense of wholeness and peace within. My heart is to celebrate and seek to walk with clients in spirit, soul, body integration, and healing. In my previous career as a Registered Massage Therapist, I found that chronic physical concerns of clients were often related to unprocessed emotion and grief.

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Dr. Janet Kaldas

Registered Psychologist

"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are." - Carl G. Jung. Sometimes in the midst of struggles, we can lose hold of ourselves. I welcome the opportunity to walk with you in your struggles as you become increasingly grounded and confident in your authentic self.
Additionally, my masters and doctoral research focused on perfectionism - if you feel a pressure to be or seem perfect and this adds another layer to your struggles, let’s navigate this together.

Sandy Lai

Registered Psychologist

I am excited to join the Family Life Psychology assessment team! I have been completing psychoeducational assessments for over 10 years, both in schools and in private practice, and with individuals of all ages. I love using standardized assessment tools to learn more about each individual’s learning and emotional/behavioural profile, and getting to know each client in our assessment sessions.

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Chantal Seymour

Registered Psychologist

Counselling is a journey of awareness, reflection and growth, but it is one that you do not have to take alone. As a psychologist, I believe in the power of presence. Our ability and willingness to be with another human being in their strengths and struggles is one of the most powerful gifts we can give.

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Kayla Rubis

Registered Provisional Psychologist

Kayla enjoys working with people of all ages, faiths, and cultural backgrounds, including children, older adults, and people who are a part of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Kayla has a particular interest in working with couples and families. In addition, Kayla is passionate about supporting people who have experienced complex trauma and grief, including end of life.

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Katie Bossmann

Currently on Maternity Leave

I welcome the opportunity and privilege to walk with people in their journey of healing and growth. I believe reaching out is the hardest but bravest step. In building a safe and trusting relationship with my clients, it allows them to take this step with confidence. I believe that in spite of difficult thoughts, feelings, and emotions, that individuals can live a full and meaningful life.

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Brittany Zabolotniuk

Mental Health Therapist

I am passionate about supporting others towards a path of healing, recovery, and completeness. I value the therapeutic presence coming from a place of compassion so individuals can share their stories. In my previous careers, I have worked with children and families towards a path of reunification and preservation.

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Harmony Nimchuk

Mental Health Therapist

I am passionate about being able to provide a safe, inclusive and non-judgemental space for clients to have their stories heard and therapeutic journey supported in order to become their authentic selves. The opportunity to walk alongside client’s journeys is a true privilege and I view life and counselling with the perspective that many events, thoughts, feelings and behaviours contribute to who we are and how we interact within the world...

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Raina Beugelink

Registered Dietitian

I am passionate about helping people simplify their nutrition goals and create lasting change. Restoring our relationship with food is one of the most powerful things we can do in regards to our diet. I love working with my clients to view food as a positive part of our life, not as something to be feared or controlled...

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Kaylee Craig

Office Manager

I am the Family Life Psychology Office Manager, and I am so happy to be a part of this amazing team! Some of my duties at Family Life Psychology include helping our clients with their billing questions, ensuring all office operations are running smoothly, and supporting our team with any administrative needs....

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Chantelle Watson

Receptionist

I am the Family Life Psychology Receptionist and it is a privilege of mine to help you with all of your booking and front end needs! I am currently enrolled in my Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology at King’s University and look forward to one day joining the team as a counsellor myself.

Our Core Values

In Family Life Psychology, individuals and families will find high quality, evidence-based, and integrated health care services.

Understanding Anxiety

Facts & Statistics

Social Anxiety

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Generalized Anxiety

Stress

Major Depressive Disorder

Panic Disorder

Post-traumatic Stress

Obsessive-Compulsive

Specific Phobias

Welcome to Family Life Psychology

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Expertise, Compassion, and Excellence.

Contact us to see how we can help you grow your health. We have many hand-picked professionals to help you make your health a priority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer direct billing?

We provide digital receipts that make it easy to submit to benefits providers. Please check with your provider for individual coverage.

Do I need a doctor’s referral?

No, you don’t need a doctor’s referral for any of our services. You can book any appointment online or give us a call to make your booking.

How do I find the best fit with a counsellor?

Finding the right fit is important. We are happy to book a brief phone consult with one of our counsellors to help you find the right fit.

How should I prepare for the first appointment?

Meeting someone new for the first time can feel uncomfortable. The first session is typically structured to review consent, learn a bit more about you, and journey in your story. Some clients prefer to guide the conversation but we are happy to ask open ended questions that will help guide the conversation as well.