Our Team

Dena Green

Office Manager

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Dena is the first person you will speak with when you call our office, and the first person you will meet when you come in.

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She coordinates all of our schedules, takes care of invoicing and payments, manages all administrative elements of the office, and basically - she keeps this ship afloat! We don't know what we would do without her. 

 

Dena guides our clients through the booking process and takes the time to answer questions as they arise, creating a welcoming and positive experience for new and existing clients alike. If you have questions about insurance coverage, our sliding scale, or which counsellor might be the best fit - ask!  You will be welcomed.

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Amy Walton

Registered Psychologist, Owner, Karunia Counselling & Psychological Services Inc.

 

“The first step to getting unstuck

is to forgive the stuckness.”

– Dr. Tara Brach.

 

Counselling is a supportive and nonjudgmental space which allows the safe exploration of our stories, our strengths, our hurts, as well as our hopes. Whether there are parts of your past you wish to heal, or parts of your present that you long to change, I would be honoured to meet you exactly where you are - in order to support you in where you want to be.

I have specialized training in grief, trauma, attachment, relationships, emotion and nervous system regulation, healing stuck patterns, and fostering post-traumatic growth and resilience.

 I use EMDR, ACT, Somatic Psychology, Psychoeducation, and Compassion-focused approaches to support my clients across a variety of presenting concerns.

I currently work with individuals (18+) and couples, and would be honoured to support you on your journey.​​​​

Linda Kondratski

Registered Psychologist, Karunia Partner

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I consider the opportunity to journey with clients in the counselling process, as a true privilege. With curiosity and compassion, I strive to connect with clients in a way that honours their unique strengths and lived experience. 

 

Safety in the counselling space allows for openness and acceptance to "what is", as well as the ability to consider "what might be". My hope is that clients uncover the courage to move in the direction that reflects their authentic values. 

I bring more than 20 years of experience counselling youth and families, developing and facilitating various group experiences. 

My formal training includes BSc. Family Studies, MSc. Health Promotion and M.A. Counselling Psychology.  I have additional training for; EMDR, Theraplay, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, attachment and trauma and working with couples.

 

I am available to connect with adults, children, couples, and families.

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Pamela Murray

Registered Psychologist

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My aim is to always provide a safe, nonjudgmental space in which to help you explore the challenges you may be facing. I do so by using a collaborative and client-centered approach. In this process, I want to add and enhance skills to facilitate positive change. 

 

I am a Registered Psychologist and an EMDR clinician. I have completed training in Somatic Experiencing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I also use elements of Mindfulness to best meet the needs of my clients. My training has focused on meeting the needs of those individuals who experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, disordered eating, as well as attachment and relationship issues. I also have experience working with children, youth, and families and their unique needs. I also have a special interest for those working in the healthcare field. 

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I am passionate about helping people make changes in their lives and get "unstuck". I look forward to joining with you on this part of your journey.

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Joanne Koopmans,

Registered Psychologist,​

Founder, Karunia Counselling

 

After nearly twenty years of working as a psychologist I still always look forward to listening to and assisting my clients in dealing with the challenges they face as individuals and in their relationships with families, partners and friends. Before earning my masters in Marital and Family Therapy and becoming a registered psychologist, I worked as a junior high teacher and had many years of experience as a foster parent. I very much believe that our experience in our family of origin has a major impact on how we see ourselves and how we relate to others and find it can be very helpful to my clients to explore this with them. When the weather allows I like to give clients the option to meet in an outdoor setting.

As a psychologist I try to stay current by taking courses and attending webinars and conferences. Research and scientific exploration continues to expand our knowledge of how our complex brain and body work, how our relationships can help or hinder our health, and how to develop skills that can bring us closer to a sense of calm and contentment. This is the work we can do together, building on your perspective and hopes collaboratively.

On a personal level, I enjoy spending time with my grandchildren, gardening and getting regular exercise by walking, biking and kayaking.

Ken Boschman

Registered Psychologist, Assessment Services

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Ken is a registered psychologist who has retired from an area school jurisdiction following a career as a teacher, counsellor, and administrator. He specializes in psychoeducational assessment providing parents and teachers with important information about a student’s abilities, academic skills, and performance. Ken’s reports draw on decades of work with students, and he experiences considerable joy in finding ways to make school easier for them. Ken’s work is also guided by honouring attachment principles (Neufeld Institute) and understanding individual stories (Allender Centre) as he has recently been privileged to undertake extensive professional/personal development at those settings. His reports are well-respected by parents, educators, and other helping professionals. Ken is delighted to be able to partner with Karunia Counselling and Psychological Services to provide these services locally at reasonable cost.

Eugena Maguire

MSW, RSW

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Eugena Maguire is a registered social worker, EMDR Clinician, Neufeld Institute course facilitator and former foster parent. She has been studying the attachment based developmental paradigm since 2013 and has implemented it into both her practice with parents and her everyday life. She currently lives in Leduc County near Amiskwaciy Waskahikan on Treaty 6 territory. 

Eugena worked as a generalist community social worker for the past decade supporting people of all ages and facilitating psychoeducational and therapeutic groups on the following topics: boundaries, anxiety and grief and loss. Eugena has facilitated countless workshops for parents, living library events and curated The Art of Mental Health exhibit in Leduc. As a queer person herself, Eugena is passionate about working with 2SLGBTIQ+ families and holds the vision for a world that is safe for all people to express who they are and access the services they need. She also has a vested interest in supporting clients through grief, including loss related to suicide, and healing after trauma. She is adept at supporting clients with anxiety, depression or attentional challenges and offers a fresh spin on many issues, informed by the concept of 'turning towards' emotions and working with the wisdom of one's neurobiology. 

 

Eugena also offers parent coaching to help parents make sense of their children from the inside out as well as navigate co-parenting dynamics. Eugena has training in parts work and is passionate about helping clients explore deeper parts of themselves, heal and integrate outdated neural response patterns. Eugena is trained in Gottman and EFT (emotionally-focused therapy) for couples and can attest to witnessing the power of working within the context of relationships themselves.  

 

In her spare time Eugena enjoys writing poetry, travelling, event organizing and connecting to nature. She finds play through learning and is a self-proclaimed children’s book enthusiast. Eugena is passionate about trauma-informed theory and how contemporary neuroscience can be applied to our everyday lives to help us thrive. She is the host of the Parenting Human Beings Podcast which she created to help adults gain insight so they can feel empowered as the answer to their children. Through years of deep inner work and play, hitting the books, and healing, Eugena has discovered what drives us as human beings: our need for connection.

Parmvir Panesar

CCC

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Hello, I'm Parmvir, born and raised in Montreal, Canada. 

I have a passion for exploring new destinations and discovering exciting recipes to share with others.

I am deeply passionate about actively engaging with individuals' life stories, employing a multi-faceted and nonjudgmental approach. With a professional background in healthcare, particularly in the field of pain management spanning over a decade, I adhere to a client-centered philosophy. I firmly believe that clients are the experts in their own lives, equipped with the tools to navigate challenges. My approach emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, focusing on understanding each person's passions and providing them with the necessary tools for a transformative and positively reframed life.

As a dedicated healthcare professional committed to lifelong learning, I recognize the significance of building strong client relationships. I consider this connection to be the essence of promoting positive outcomes and creating a safe and secure environment. Throughout my career, I have actively supported colleagues, patients, and students in accepting various situations, procedures, and challenges, encouraging a commitment to paths that foster healthier lifestyles, both mentally and physically.

Empathy and respect form the foundation of my life, and I have cultivated a flexible approach in adapting to the unique needs of the diverse communities I have served, encompassing both pediatric and adult populations. Proficient in English, French, Punjabi, and Hindi, I have utilized my language skills to travel the world, engaging in hands-on volunteering and contributing to various projects globally.

I strongly advocate for collaboration between medical professionals and mental health specialists, believing in building bridges to highlight our collective strengths. Through self-advocacy across diverse channels, I aim to promote a holistic approach to healthcare that addresses both physical and mental well-being.

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Taylor Trudgeon

Master of Counselling Student Intern

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I'm a Master of Counselling student with a passion for nature, nervous systems, and the complex yet beautiful reality of being human. I have experience in the school system, supporting young people around neurodivergence, attachment, anxiety, and trauma.

 

My developing approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, guided by empathy, attachment and a person-centred perspective.

 

Therapy is a safe, collaborative space where you are in the driver's seat, and I'm navigating, helping you notice and make space for your thoughts, feelings, and bodily experiences, and take steps toward your values. I honour the wisdom of lived experience and the work of reconnection—with self, others, and what truly matters.

 

I believe most things make sense in the context of lived experience, and that healing isn't about fixing—it's about creating space for what is and moving toward what matters most.

 

My style is empathetic, honest, and down-to-earth, with a touch of humour and authenticity. Whether we're walking through sorrow, sitting with discomfort, or rediscovering your values, I support you in building a life that feels more like yours—messy, embodied, meaningful, and worth showing up for.

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