Our Practitioners
Bryan Austin, M.Ed., R.Psych.
Registered Psychologist | Co-Owner, Cetana Neurotherapy
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Bryan Austin is a Registered Psychologist with a Master's degree in School and Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology. He became registered with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists in May 2015 and has been practicing in the Northwest Territories since October 2015. Bryan has proudly called Yellowknife home ever since.
Bryan is a member of both the Canadian Psychological Association and the Association of Psychologists of the Northwest Territories. His counselling approach is grounded in client-centered principles—emphasizing warmth, authenticity, non-judgment, and unconditional positive regard. He also works from a trauma-informed perspective, focusing on understanding an individual’s lived experiences to better support their present-day challenges and growth.
Bryan takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He is also a trained provider of Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS), a gentle, brain-based intervention designed to support emotional regulation, attention, and overall cognitive functioning.
In addition to psychotherapy, Bryan specializes in psychological assessment and the diagnosis of Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disorders, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He has extensive experience working with adolescents and supporting their families.
Bryan is a co-owner of Cetana Neurotherapy, a clinic founded with the mission of making mental health and overall wellness more accessible in the North. His commitment to the community is at the heart of his work, and he is passionate about helping individuals overcome obstacles, achieve personal growth, and reach their goals.
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Masters in School & Counselling Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Psychology
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS)
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In-person and online psychological services
Assessment Services
Neurofeedback Services
Workshop Facilitator
Stress and Burnout Program Facilitator
Practicum Supervisor
Evelyn Mott - RP, CCC, MA
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With nearly a decade of experience in mental health and wellness, Evelyn specializes in trauma-focused therapy, including complex trauma, abuse, and attachment trauma. She also supports individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Evelyn’s approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, ensuring clients feel safe, accepted, and empowered in their healing journey. She tailors therapy to each person’s needs, integrating various evidence-based modalities.
Originally from Nova Scotia, Evelyn has spent the last decade living and working in the North, deeply valuing the vibrant communities she has been part of. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog Breton, baking sourdough, and singing along to 2000s hip-hop.
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Saint Francis Xavier University, 2015
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College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario – License #10930
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association – Membership #10006437
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My approach to counselling is deliberately integrative, meaning my approach is tailored to your needs. Some modalities I commonly use include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Skills
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Internal Family Systems
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I am currently accepting new clients, and am able to work with individuals located in Ontario, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
Initial Consultation - 20 minute appointment to meet and determine whether we will be a good fit to work together. Free.
Online Counselling - Individual Counselling that occurs over a secure video platform. $175 per session.
In Person Counselling - Currently unavailable.
*I am a registered provider with the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program, eligible clients' services may be covered.
Direct billing is available with some insurance providers.
Noha Elhakeem - SoulShift Counselling - CCC, MACP
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Feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your path? I help clients align with their true selves to live an authentic, fulfilling life.
I'll help you navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, identity and any other challenges you may have. I help clients align with their true selves, free from the judgments of their minds, so they can live authentically and with greater ease. My approach is compassionate and culturally sensitive, with a sprinkle of humour and fun.
My goal is to create a space where you can explore, heal, and grow—free from judgment and full of possibility. Together, we’ll address what’s holding you back, break free from limiting patterns, and create a life filled with purpose and peace.
With over 7 years of bilingual (English and French) counselling experience, my background includes providing therapy for various issues such as depression, anxiety, work-related stress, military lifestyle, family and relationship challenges and self-esteem building.
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Concordia University, 2001
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family Systems
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Trauma Focused
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Online Counselling
In Person Counselling
I accept credit card, debit, and EMT payments. Receipts are provided for you to submit to your insurance provider.
Shane Mitchell - MAC (Practicum Student)
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Shane Mitchell is currently completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and is offering counselling services as a practicum student under the supervision of Bryan Austin, R.Psych. Shane brings warmth, authenticity, and a strong commitment to client-centered care, creating safe, non-judgmental spaces for reflection and growth.
Before entering the counselling field, Shane pursued extensive training in integrative wellness. He holds a Master’s degree in Kundalini Yoga, is certified as both a Kundalini (220-hour) and Hatha (200-hour) yoga teacher—with specialized training in addiction recovery—and is a CHEK Practitioner in holistic lifestyle coaching and integrative movement. He is also a certified Bowen Therapy Manual Practitioner, with additional training in transcendental hypnosis and therapeutic massage.
Shane has been part of the Cetana team since its founding, serving as both Manager and certified LENS Neurofeedback Technician. He has also worked with youth, teaching high school students to regulate emotions, build social-emotional skills, and explore their strengths and goals. His work is informed by evidence-based tools that support nervous system regulation, resilience, and connection.
Grounded in humanistic values, Shane views clients as the experts of their own experience. He builds therapeutic relationships based on empathy, collaboration, and unconditional positive regard to help clients move toward healing and meaningful growth.
Shane welcomes both youth and adults seeking a safe, supportive space to explore challenges and move forward with greater clarity and self-awareness. -
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University, 2025 (in progress).
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Humanistic
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Youth (13 and older) and Adults
Online Individual Counselling
In Person Individual Counselling