Our Therapists:

Deborah Hendy, M.Ed Counselling Psychology

Deborah Hendy is a Clinical Member of the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists and has experience counselling individuals, facilitating therapy groups and running psycho-educational workshops. Deborah has trained in both psychological and career counselling and has facilitated groups on topics including: Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Assault, Self-Esteem Building, Gay and Lesbian Youth and Aggressive Teenage girls. Deborah has extensive knowledge in working with at risk youth in the Kingston community through her experience at the Children’s Aid Society and the St. Lawrence Youth Association. Deborah’s work is characterized by a strong ethical base and a respect for clients regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, ability or gender. She has worked with clients of diverse backgrounds and client issues including suicide, grief, depression, anxiety, sexual orientation, sleep disturbance, anger management, eating disorders, abuse and trauma. Deborah worked extensively with people who have physical and developmental disabilities and wrote her thesis on the topic of Attitudes Towards People with Developmental Disabilities. Deborah has travelled to many places around the world and is currently living in Kingston, Ontario.

Seonida Andrews, M.Sc.Psych.

Seonida Andrews has over twenty years experience counselling adult survivors of all forms of childhood abuse. She has the expertise to safely guide survivors through the challenging process of recovery from sexual, physical, emotional and verbal abuse, including survivors of such profound abuse as child pornography and prostitution. She supports survivors through managing the symptoms of abuse such as flashbacks, self-injury, eating disorders, nightmares, depression, panic attacks, and dissociation. She helps survivors discover the many benefits of healing like higher self-esteem, greater control of life, peace of mind and better relationships. Seonida is a Clinical Member of the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists. She has training in Marriage and Family Feminist Counselling and in treatment for dissociative identity/multiple personality at the Royal Hospital in Ottawa. She has also worked as a therapist at Bertha's Counselling Centre and at the Sexual Assault Centre Kingston. She has counselled in the Prison for Women, has supported HIV+ individuals and is sensitive to the needs of senior survivors.

Joan Boyd, B.S.T., B.A

Joan Boyd is a Clinical Member of the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists, Member of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis, has worked in community mental health; adult and youth criminal justice; as well as women’s issues for over 8 years, focusing on mental health, trauma and crisis work. She has experience working with individuals and groups. For two years, Joan co-facilitated Turning Point a men’s healing group for male survivors of sexual violence through the Sexual Assault Crisis Centre in Kingston. With respect to Joan’s professional background, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Development Studies, which focuses on psychology and social work, from the University of Waterloo. She also earned her Behavioral Science Technology with Distinction from St. Lawrence College. Her education and experience includes study in psychodynamic, cognitive/behavioral, client centered, feminist and experiential models. Her integrative approach is tailored with respect to the clients needs, moving the process forward in a balanced manner. Most importantly, the foundation of her work is based on developing a trusting and confidential relationship with the client. Joan’s current interest is on trauma recovery. Traumas can include recent events or past traumas that are negatively impacting an individuals’ current functioning (e.g. childhood abuse, neglect, divorce, death, or illness in the family). Her goal as a therapist is to use empathy and understanding to provide a safe place for healing.

Charleen McNutt, MSW, RSW

Charleen is a registered member of the Ontario College of Social Workers, and currently provides client-centered abuse and trauma therapy to youth and adults at the Centre. Charleen is committed to treating clients with respect, compassion, and acceptance within a supportive environment, using a collaborative approach to treatment. She has knowledge and experience with psycho-social assessments and cognitive-behavioural therapy, and has 5 plus years of experience delivering clinical intervention services to a range of demographics, including youth, young offenders, women with addictions, homeless/street-involved persons, clients in group homes and parolees. Charleen has also received training in providing therapy to adult survivors of childhood abuse, crisis prevention, and prevention and management of aggressive behaviour.

Andrea Grieves, M.A. Psych.

Andrea Grieves is a Clinical Member of the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists and received her Master’s degree in Psychology from Carleton University. She has over five years of experience working with both adults and youth in the field of community mental health. Andrea is particularly skilled at working with individuals within the juvenile and adult justice systems. Her experience has led her to work with a variety of client issues including anxiety, depression, substance use, emotional regulation, suicide, trauma, and abuse. Her approach incorporates Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Relapse Prevention, and Client-Centered Therapy. She has received training in Trauma-Focused Therapy for children and therapy for adult survivors of childhood abuse.  With compassion and integrity at the core of her work, Andrea is committed to providing a safe environment to enhance well-being.