Nicole Mee, Registered Psychotherapist
About Nicole
Nicole Is a Registered Psychotherapist. She is the Clinical Director and Founder of Forest Lane Counselling. She has been practicing clinical psychotherapy for 14 years in Haliburton County and has over 30 years of experience working in the mental health field with children, youth, and families. Nicole brings a client-centered approach to therapy She has a passion for working with children and youth, families and couples.
Nicole holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Development Studies with a concentration in Social Work. She is Certified in Trauma-Informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Nicole brings an eclectic approach to therapies that are based on your specific needs and individualized for you.
She is an experienced couples therapist and is Certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 training.
Nicole also provides Clinical Supervision to all therapists and is recognized by the CRPO for those RPs in the qualifying stage. She is accepting new clinicians for supervision and offers individual, dyadic and group.
When Nicole is not in the office she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She also has a passion for health and fitness, enjoys being in nature and watching her children's sporting events.
Nicole is accepting new client in Haliburton. To book a session with Nicole please click the link below.
Kelsey Donald, Registered Psychotherapist(Qualifying)
About Kelsey
Kelsey Donald is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
Kelsey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a Graduate Certificate in Addictions and Mental Health and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. She is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing.
Kelsey has 5 years of clinical psychotherapy and counselling experience supporting children, youth, and adults with anxiety, depression, mood and/or personality disorders, behavioural challenges, body focused repetitive behaviours, and trauma and general stress.
Kelsey has additional training in Cognitive behavioural therapy, Dialectical behavioural therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Kelsey provides virtual sessions to anyone in Ontario. To book a session with Kelsey online please click the link below.
Danielle Foisy, Registered psychotherapist (QUALIFYING)
About Danielle
Danielle is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Danielle is not new to the helping profession as she is a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach with the International Association of Trauma Recovery Coaching and has helped over 100 women on their healing journeys. She currently volunteers her time as a missionary in developing countries to support people who have experienced trauma.
Danielle is also a published author and international public speaker. She wrote the book 'The Other Side of the Struggle' which is a resource for those who are supporting loved ones with mental health issues. She has had the opportunity to speak all over the world on the topics of mental health and trauma. She also has a podcast about trauma recovery.
Danielle is interested in working with a diverse clientele which includes children, youth, and individual adults.
When Danielle isn’t working, she enjoys travelling and spending time with her family. You will find her running around with her four children, perhaps at a hockey arena, gymnastics club or dance studio.
Danielle is accepting new clients In our Bracebridge office. If you would like to book an intake session with Danielle please click the link below.
Yvonne Szabunio, BSW, MSW RSW
About Yvonne
Yvonne is a Registered Social Worker and holds a Master's Degree in Social Work, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a Minor in Family Supports and Community Practice, and a Social Service Worker Diploma. She is trained in Trauma-Informed Practice, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Yvonne has 18 years of experience providing Counselling and Therapy to children, youth, adults, families and couples in the mental health field. She meets you where you are at and supports you as you navigate your journey to empowerment and healthy wellbeing in a non-judgemental environment at your own pace. Yvonne is experienced in working with individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavioural difficulties, relationship disconnect, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She works from the perspective that you are the expert on your life and therefore the therapeutic relationship should be collaborative and empathetic while navigating challenges and celebrating successes. Yvonne gently challenges you to recognize your stuckness or unhealthy habits and explore new strategies and coping mechanisms.
When Yvonne is not in the office, she enjoys spending time with her two children, family and friends. She has a passion for being outdoors and reading as well as watching and volunteering at her children’s extracurriculars.
Yvonne offers in person appointments in Lindsay, ON and virtual appointments with evening and weekend options.
Victoria Duff RN, Psychotherapist
About Victoria
Victoria Duff is a Registered Nurse-Psychotherapist. She is registered with the College of Nurses.
Victoria has over four years of experience as a Registered Nurse and a strong background in mental health, Victoria has honed her skills in crisis intervention, prevention, and counselling. She is highly experienced in building therapeutic and empathetic relationships with clients managing both acute and chronic mental health concerns.
Victoria’s approach to therapy focuses on client well-being and empowerment. She draws from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to provide individualized, client-centred care tailored to each person’s unique background and needs. Victoria works with individuals aged 16 and older.
Outside of work, Victoria enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, Olive, golfing, and connecting with her friends and family.
Victoria is now accepting new clients for in-person sessions in Haliburton, Ontario, and virtual appointments.
Brittany Bull, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
About Brittany
Brittany is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with Forest Lane Counselling. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Guelph and is nearing completion of her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
With over five years of experience in the mental health field across Ontario, Brittany is passionate about supporting individuals in her hometown community. She takes a strengths-based approach to therapy, empowering clients to recognize and build upon their inherent capabilities and resources. This focus on personal strengths was also the foundation of her undergraduate thesis research at the University of Guelph.
Brittany has completed advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) training through the Beck Institute and integrates evidence-based practices to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. She is dedicated to creating a collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Brittany will be seeing clients 25+ our practice.
Outside of her clinical work, Brittany enjoys playing the piano, paddleboarding, and spending time outdoors with her loved ones.
Brittany is currently accepting new clients in Haliburton.
To book a session with Brittany, please click the link below.
Rebecca diskin Office & Intake coordinator
About Rebecca
Rebecca joins the Forest Lane Counselling team as our Office and Intake Coordinator. Rebecca aims to make your first contact with Forest Lane Counselling a warm, welcoming and positive experience.
While this is Rebecca’s first time working in a mental health clinic setting, she has twenty years’ experience working in public schools in Kingston and Toronto, Ontario, as an elementary and secondary teacher of English, French, History and Geography. She holds Bachelors degrees in Canadian Studies (English) and in Education.
While Rebecca joins the team remotely from Toronto, she travels frequently to visit family in Haliburton and often enjoys swimming in Head Lake and skiing at Sir Sam’s with her family.