OPS has an array of therapists equipped and able to work with anyone across Canada.  Our therapists have taken cultural training relevant to working with funeral service professionals.  Dwight Thompson leads the mental health program for funeral service professionals.

Lindsey is a Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology graduate from Yorkville University in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Lindsey is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Licensed Counselling Therapist - Candidate with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick.

We are a group of regulated mental health professionals specializing in the area of trauma and grief. Serving Ontario and British Columbia, we are proud to have certified Last Responder Mental Health (LRMH) practitioners on our team, and offer a variety of therapy modalities including EMDR, IFS/parts work, CBT, and Art Therapy.

​Darlene Artt is a mental health professional offering compassion, understanding, and specialty training for discrete populations. Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy enhanced life experiences, and together, we can explore your individual circumstances to recover a more positive life outlook and restore a balanced sense of well-being.

​Julie brings a wealth of experience to her practice as a dying and grief therapist. Her private practice focusses solely on end-of-life matters and bereavement. As a death doula, funeral celebrant and death educator, Julie brings lived experience to the care and support she also provides to professionals who work at end-of-life and in the bereavement sector including hospice/ palliative care staff, death doulas and Last Responders. Julie can be contacted directly via Davis Counselling.

Chantelle is an experienced Registered Social Worker, licensed in Ontario and Nova Scotia. She is compassionate, warm and has a gentle approach with a particular strength in making people feel comfortable in attending therapy for the first time. Chantelle works with couples and individuals with training in couples work, grief, and trauma. She has attended training specific to supporting funeral service professionals.

With over 20 years of experience in mental health and addiction, Melanie provides compassionate psychotherapy for individuals navigating anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, and substance use. As a naturally observant and empathic listener, she creates a calm, welcoming, and inclusive space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported. Melanie’s approach is trauma-informed, with a focus on safety and respect. She will collaborate with you to uncover your strengths, skills, and inner wisdom. Together, you’ll work toward a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.