Through personalized counselling, we'll work alongside you to develop a plan to achieve your mental wellness goals —often combining the practices of cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, internal family systems, EMDR, dialectical behavioural therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
Allison Grodinsky
Registered Social Worker
Master of Social Work
EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
Founder and Clinical Director
Service provided in languages: English and French
Allison is a bilingual Registered Social Worker and the founder of Renew Resilience Counselling, based in Ottawa. She offers psychotherapy to individuals aged 14 and up, supporting clients through a compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach.
With a strong foundation in social work and years of clinical experience, Allison takes a holistic view of mental health; exploring the biological, psychological, and social factors that shape each person’s experience. She is dedicated to helping clients uncover the root causes of their struggles, reframe challenges, and work toward meaningful, lasting change.
Florence Bérubé
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy
Services offered in English and French
Florence is a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who has completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy at the Université de Hearst, a graduate-level program providing master's-level training in psychotherapy. She also holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from UQAM.
She has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in mental health. She also has experience in victim services, forensic psychiatry, addiction, family services, correctional settings, crisis intervention, and programs addressing abusive and controlling behaviours.
Maryam Siddiqui
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
MACP
Service provided in Language: English, Urdu
Hi, I'm Maryam Siddiqui, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I believe therapy is a collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, parenthood, and health-related challenges. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, I help clients build self-awareness, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. Together, we'll work toward helping you feel more confident, resilient, and connected to the life you want to live.
Shakshara Debnath
Practice and Client Care Administrative Assistant
Shakshara is a Health Sciences student at the University of Toronto with a strong passion for improving access to mental health support and creating healthcare experiences where people feel heard and empowered. She is particularly interested in finding creative ways to reduce barriers to care and make mental health resources more approachable. At Renew Resilience, she supports client care and administrative initiatives, helping improve the client experience and streamline practice processes. She also contributes to educational resources and content, making mental health information engaging and easy to understand.