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ABOUT MODERN SOLUTIONS COUNSELLING

Imagine a life in which you’ve made sustainable change

A life in which you feel confident in your own skin and capable of handling whatever life throws at you. A life in which your relationships are healthy and happy—most importantly, the relationship you have with yourself. We’re here to help.  As a DBT- and trauma-informed clinic, we specialize in therapies proven to create meaningful transformation in less time. After decades of combined clinical experience, we know that healing happens when clients feel supported, understood, and equipped with the right skills — not when they stay in therapy forever.

We treat what’s underneath.

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OUR APPROACH

Teaching the skills you need to thrive—and healing at the root

We don’t hold the secret to a vibrant, thriving life—we teach it. Our approach combines practical, evidence-based skills with trauma treatment that addresses the underlying causes of emotional distress, unhelpful patterns, and chronic struggles.

We know you don’t want to be in therapy forever, and we don’t want you to be either. By helping you build new skills while processing the experiences that keep you stuck, we create the foundation for meaningful, sustainable change—so you can move from surviving to thriving.

OUR THERAPISTS

Where compassion meets distinction

It’s not enough for a therapist to be a compassionate listener—a therapist needs to be extensively trained and experienced in their area of expertise. At Modern Solutions, you get all of the above.

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Dawn Lewis

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Ryan Thornley

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Sarah Knight

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Emma Balshaw

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Nicola Small

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Kaitlin van Geel

Registered Psychologist
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Nishant Bhandari

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Mely Sio

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Join Our Team

We're always looking for passionate, client-centred therapists to join our growing team.

At Modern Solutions Counselling, we specialize in DBT, trauma-informed care, and helping clients create meaningful, lasting change. We value collaboration, clinical excellence, and a practical, action-focused approach to therapy.

If you're interested in working in a supportive environment alongside experienced clinicians, we'd love to connect.

Interested in joining our team? Get in touch to learn about current opportunities.

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"Hope is important because it can make the present moment less difficult to bear. If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear the hardship of today."

Thich NHAT HanH