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Transforming mental healthcare

At Black Onyx Counselling, we are dedicated to transforming mental healthcare with a compassionate, client-centered approach. Our mission is to empower individuals on their journey towards mental wellness, providing personalized support and evidence-based therapies. With a team of experienced professionals, your mental health and well-being are our top priorities.

Care for the whole family

We offer specialized counselling and therapy options that cater to the diverse challenges faced by families today. Whether you're seeking support for parenting, relationship issues, or personal growth, our dedicated team is here to guide and assist you. Experience holistic care that nurtures and strengthens the mental health of your entire family at Black Onyx Counselling.

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Clinic Director, BSW, MSW, RSW

Mary Hugessen

Mary is a Registered Social Worker and has nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of contexts. Mary’s area of expertise is in supporting neurodivergent individuals who are also experiencing mental health challenges to find a path forward that works for them. Using an eclectic approach to therapy, Mary will help you to identify what changes you’d like to see in your life and determine the steps you need to take to get there.
Mary provides services in English, available both online and in person.

Consulting Psychologist

Dr. Jennifer Conolly

Dr. Connolly is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at York University and the current Department Chair. Dr. Connolly has been a Registered Psychologist for nearly forty years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our practice. Broadly speaking she studies adolescent development and mental health with a central focus on the role of relationships in promoting resilience, especially those who are under stress and have experienced adversity. Dr. Connolly is available for psycho-educational assessments, clinical mental health diagnoses and clinical consultation as needed.
Jennifer Connolly serves clients in French and English, providing services both online and in person.

Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW

Tori Lewis

Meet Tori, a registered social worker helping individuals and couples in their pursuit of mental wellness and personal growth.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from various modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, relational-based techniques, and elements of attachment-based approaches. She believes in creating a brave space where she and her clients collaboratively explore diverse therapeutic avenues to support their healing journey, recognizing that healing is not always linear.
Tori provides services in English, offering both online and in-person options.

Registered Psychotherapist

Mousumi Saha

Meet Mousumi, a caring Registered Psychotherapist with a passion for helping people thrive. With nearly decade of experience and a master’s degree in counselling psychology, she specializes in supporting a diverse population. She believes in creating a safe, culturally sensitive and nurturing space where clients can explore their concerns and find positive and meaningful resolution.
Mousumi serves clients in Bengali, Hindi, and understands Nepali and Assamese, offering services both online and in person.

Registered Psychotherapist

Nausheen Ahmed

Nausheen brings a collaborative, culturally sensitive, safe and client-centred approach. She understands we all need to be understood, validated, and supported at different seasons of our lives. No matter what you have been through, Nausheen can work with you at your pace and comfort. Her previous experiences include working with a wide range and age of individuals particularly women and girls in our community who are dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, domestic violence as well as concerns related to low self-esteem and self-doubts.
As your therapist, Nausheen will be working with different modalities such as Solution focused brief therapy, Motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Trauma focused therapies.
Nausheen provides services to clients in Urdu, Hindi, and English, online only.

Student Intern, RP (Qualifying)

Lisa Jaques

Lisa is a student completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She is offering affordable in-person and virtual counselling sessions. She has nine years of experience working in community-based mental health care, and an additional eight years of experience working with individuals with acquired brain injuries. She has experience working with adults 16+ and has supported clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and body image concerns. Her therapeutic approach is tailored toward your needs and includes person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.

Lisa is passionate about helping others reach their goals. She provides a safe, non-judgmental space and believes it’s never too early or too late to make a change in your life. She offers a supportive environment to meet you wherever you are on your journey.
Lisa happily serves clients online or in person, speaking English.

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Roger Chapman

Roger is a graduate student completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. He previously completed a degree in psychology at Trent University, having conducted research in emotional intelligence. He is passionate about helping others fulfill their potential and equipping them with the tools to do so. Roger is primarily focused on the areas of depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. He is offering affordable in-person and virtual counselling sessions, utilizing narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
For appointments and general inquiries, please contact Selina, our office administrative assistant.

Registered Psycotherapist

Jessica Smith

Jessica is a Registered Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience providing individual therapy to teens and adults with a variety of mental health and relational concerns. Using emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and attachment-based approaches, she helps clients engage with their inner child and connect how their experiences over time may influence their current concerns. She also works from a variety of other approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative, and trauma-informed to help clients with a variety of concerns such as anxiety, self-esteem, stress, emotion management, trauma, life transitions, and addictions.
Jessica happily serves clients online or in person. For appointments and general inquiries, please contact Selina, our office administrative assistant.

Administrative Assistant

Selina Simoes

Meet Selina, a dedicated student on the path to earning her degree in Psychology from Western University. Fascinated by the complexities of the human mind, Selina delves deep into her studies, eager to comprehend the intricacies of human behavior and emotions. With a heartfelt aspiration to pursue counseling, she envisions a future where she can offer support and guidance to those in need.
For appointments and general inquiries, please contact Selina, our office administrative assistant.

Join the team

We believe in the power of collaboration, continuous learning, and holistic care. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others and are looking for a place where your skills and expertise are valued, we would love to hear from you.