About
Everyone deserves a place to be themselves.
A treehouse represents the deepest desires of childhood: a place where we find comfort, safety, security and freedom.
At Treehouse Trauma Centre, we help children, teens and adults overcome the hardships—trauma, abuse, anxiety or stress—that keep them from living fully. Our person-centred, humanistic approach helps adults and children break out of unhealthy patterns that undermine their inner strength and equips them to move forward with security, certainty and joy.
Meet our Trauma Therapists
Our team of professionals offers evidence-based therapeutic approaches that help you uncover your inner ability to live life fully engaged and whole—at any age. All of our therapists have training in trauma-specific modalities, including EMDR, OEI, Lifespan Integration Therapy, Somatic Therapy and more.
Trauma Therapist appointments are available at the rate of $165 per session.
Chris Rensch
Owner, Child & Trauma Therapist
Specializing in trauma therapy for children of all ages and adults
Chris is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#13332), approved Clinical Supervisor, and the owner of Treehouse Trauma Centre. He specializes in trauma therapies with a highly client-centred approach. Chris helps young children, teens and adults who’ve experienced trauma or abuse to move beyond their experience to a place of security, certainty and joy.
Alexandra Collins
Child & Trauma Therapist
Specializing in trauma therapy for children, youth, adults, families, and intimate partners
Alexandra is a Canadian Clinical Counsellor (#10004941) and a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#18689). She specializes in trauma therapy from a client-centred, humanistic approach. Tailoring her services to the individual needs of the client, Alexandra believes in the intrinsic uniqueness of each youth, adult, family, and intimate partnership.
Chad Schuiling
Child & Trauma Therapist
Specializing in therapy for children, youth, adults and families
Chad is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#24388). He offers counselling to children, adolescents, teens, adults, and families. He views therapy as a collaborative experience between therapist and client, one where there can be meaningful and honest conversations. He focuses on emotional processing, interpersonal dynamics, and internal identity.
Gillian Curtis
Youth & Trauma Therapist
Specializing in therapy for youth and adults
Gillian is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#22672) and holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. She has a diverse range of experiences, particularly in assisting individuals navigating addiction, trauma, shame, and burnout, as well as years of experience offering support to survivors of human trafficking, violence and abuse.
Katherine Fuentes
Child & Trauma Therapist
Specializing in therapy for children, youth and families
Katherine is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#26921) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in constructivist and constructionist psychotherapy, from the Universidad de Valparaíso, Chile.
Additional language offered: Spanish
Marianna Kavanagh
Child & Trauma Therapist
Specializing in therapy for children of all ages and adults affected by trauma
Marianna is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (#6438) and has been in private practice for over 10 years. She works with individuals of all ages and has extensive experience working with children and youth. Marianna’s specialization is in the areas of grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, relationship issues, and spiritual concerns.
Neelu Din
Child & Trauma Therapist
Specializing in therapy for children, youth and adults
Neelu Din is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#24937) and Canadian Certified Counsellor (#11247803) with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families. She works with children, youth, adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Additional languages offered: Hindi, Urdu
Roshni Vedamanikam
Online Therapist
Specializing in therapy for women and youth
In her over 20 years as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#2163), Roshni has worked with women and youth who’ve experienced family violence as well as with people struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, burnout and boundaries, attachment and parenting struggles, identity and self-worth, and relationship repair.
Stephanie Thiessen
Online Therapist
Specializing in Shame Resilience/ Self-Compassion & Emotion Focused Therapies
Stephanie is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (#13020). She provides support for people experiencing stress and shame-related issues such as relational trauma, perfectionism, religious trauma/deconstruction, self-acceptance/compassion, life transitions, compassion fatigue, and stress management. She also offers services in American Sign Language.
Tiffany Carmichael
Child & Trauma Therapist
Specializing in therapy for youth and adults
Tiffany is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #28032) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC). She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University (2024) and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from MacEwan University (2021).
Meet our Recently Graduated Therapists
Our Recently Graduated Therapists are in their first year of practical experience. They are thoroughly vetted, with knowledge of the latest research in counselling psychology. Each therapist is closely supervised and receive ongoing feedback, ensuring they are gaining specific trauma therapy training and providing excellent counselling services.
Recently Graduated Therapist appointments are available at a reduced rate of $135 per session.
Mary Samuel
Specializing in therapy for youth and adults
Mary is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#29423) and holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Trinity Western University. She assists youth, young adults, and adults in overcoming past trauma, joining them on their path toward healing. Her clinical work focuses on supporting individuals in navigating unresolved wounds of the past, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and relational difficulties.
Meet our Therapist Interns
Our Therapist Interns are thoroughly vetted Masters students in their last year of school. They have knowledge of the latest research and methodologies in counselling psychology, are supervised by a therapist with at least 5 years of experience and RCC credentials, and also receive ongoing feedback - ensuring continued improvement with each session.
*We currently do not have any therapist interns on our team.
Meet our Administrative Team
Laura Blundell
Client Care Coordinator & Community Outreach
Coming from an intake counselling background in the UK, Laura has experience providing care to people of all ages. She loves to connect with others and ensure they feel heard and valued. To be part of a wonderful team providing hope and healing in people’s lives, brings Laura great joy and purpose. Outside of the office, Laura enjoys hiking in the mountains, sharing a meal with friends, or relaxing with a book and a cup of tea!
Renée Mair
Administrative Assistant & Bookkeeper
From a young age, Renée has loved numbers, organizing and office supplies, so her role at Treehouse is a perfect fit. Renee has over 15 years of experience in administrative and bookkeeping roles and enjoys working behind the scenes to help the office run smoothly. Working with a great team of therapists as they seek to help people find healing in their lives brings Renée joy and fulfillment.
We believe in
Living Fully
Our humanist approach helps children and adults become the best version of themselves. We’ll guide you as you discover the agency you already have within—to live life with purpose, joy and hope.
Getting Unstuck
Unhealthy family situations, childhood trauma or abuse, or mental health issues can leave you feeling stuck. We’ll help you emerge from a rut, untangle a conflict and take down the walls that block your progress by equipping you with the tools you need to assess and handle difficult situations—and get unstuck.
Openness & Acceptance
We have a deep affinity with those who’ve experienced trauma and abuse. That’s why we don’t judge; instead, we offer empathy, inclusivity, openness and acceptance. Everyone is welcome here.
The Healing Power of Play
We’re serious about children’s mental and emotional health. That’s why our practice is rooted in playfulness—which helps establish connections while having fun in a safe, stable environment. We let kids be kids, even as they process trauma or stress. But kids aren’t the only ones who benefit from play therapy; adults benefit, too!
Healthier Attachments
We’re committed to helping children and adults form healthy attachments that reduce friction, increase relationship satisfaction and bring lasting healing.
Land Acknowledgment
The staff of Treehouse Trauma Centre acknowledges that we offer our services on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Kwantlen Katzie and Semiahmoo and Matsqui First Nations.
We respect the land and honour this tradition of land acknowledgment that dates back centuries for Indigenous people. With this acknowledgment, we thank those Indigenous people who still live on and care for these lands.