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Family Therapists Offering Counselling in St John’s and Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador


At Wave Counselling and Wellness, our family counsellors are dedicated to helping families navigate challenges, build stronger bonds, and create a supportive environment for growth and healing. With a focus on communication, conflict resolution, and understanding, our therapists provide compassionate support to address a wide range of family issues.

Whether you’re facing parenting challenges, sibling conflicts, or communication breakdowns, our therapists offer evidence-based strategies tailored to your family’s unique needs. Through both in-person and online family counselling sessions, we provide flexible options to accommodate your schedule and preferences.

Take the first step towards a healthier and happier family dynamic today. Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced family counsellors.


Ryan Harris, MSW, RSW

Ryan Harris, MSW, RSW

Ryan is a Registered Social Worker providing individual, couples and family therapy to children, youth and adults in St. John's, NL. He specializes in treating mood and anxiety challenges, borderline personality disorder, self-harm, emotion regulation, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and interpersonal dynamics in relationships.  Ryan holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Memorial University and a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University with a specialization in Individual, Group and Family Therapy. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Solution-Focused…

Jill Peckford, MSW, RSW

Jill Peckford, MSW, RSW

Jill is a Registered Social Worker providing individual, couples and family counselling to adults in St. John's, NL. She specializes in addictions, emotion regulation, relationships, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), life transitions, crisis intervention and suicidal ideation. Jill works from a holistic perspective and has a keen interest in mindfulness and values finding creative ways to promote positive self-care and wellness. Jill holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Memorial University. She has completed training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing. Jill…

Rick Parsons, MSW, RSW

Rick Parsons, MSW, RSW

Rick is a Registered Social Worker providing individual, couples and family therapy to adults in St. John's, NL. He specializes in the areas of couples and relationship therapy, and sex therapy. Rick has experience working with couples and relationships on issues relating to communication and conflict, infidelity and betrayal, and intimacy and sexuality. His sex therapy practice focuses on sexual health, sexual dysfunction, identity, and out-of-control sexual behaviours (i.e. sex and pornography addiction, preoccupation with masturbation, multiple infidelities, sex with anonymous partners or sex workers, and sexual risk-taking). Rick has experience working with those in non-traditional relationships (i.e. consensual…

Michaela Penney, MSW, RSW

Michaela Penney, MSW, RSW

Michaela is a Registered Social Worker providing individual and family therapy to children, youth, adults, and their families throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. She specializes in parenting skills, as well as the treatment of depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation, as well as emotional regulation. Michaela holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology major, Sociology minor), Certificate in Criminology, Bachelor of Social Work, and Master of Social Work degrees from Memorial University. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT). Michaela continues to expand her knowledge…

Angela Davison M.Ed., RCC, CCC

Angela Davison, M.Ed., RCC, CCC

Angela is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor providing individual, couples and family therapy to youth (16+) and adults. She specializes in treating emotion regulation, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), first responders, couples, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, single parenting and life transitions.  Angela holds a Master of Education (Counselling Psychology) and Bachelor of Police Studies from Memorial University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology major, English Minor) from Acadia University. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for couples and individuals, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy…

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