Staff & Facilitators
Ruah Counselling Centre
Our Staff
Counselling Staff
M.Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Denyse Lane | M.Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Ruah Counselling Centre
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Denyse Lane
Denyse holds a Master’s Degree in Education in the area of Counselling Psychology M.Ed.(Couns.Psych) from Memorial University and is a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
She began her work with Ruah by completing her internship and then continued on to work as a full-time Counsellor.
Denyse’s passion is helping adults learn strategies to cope with mental illness; this is strengthened by her own personal story and life experiences in this area. In addition to this, other areas of practice are: facilitating groups on Mindfulness in coping with Anxiety and Depression as well as Anger Management techniques. Denyse’s theoretical grounding includes Positivism, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
Denyse is dedicated and passionate about counselling/group facilitating and brings empathy, kindness and an approach that helps make her clients feel at ease. Denyse also holds a Bachelor of Music and Music Education and is a qualified Suzuki Violin Instructor.
Other Ruah Staff & Facilitators
Ruah Counselling Centre
Contact Us
Ruah Counselling Centre
The Lantern
35 Barnes Road
St. John’s, NL A1C 3X1
Director
Pauline Lake-Devine, MSW, RSW
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Abbott
Tel: (709) 579-0168
Fax: (709) 579-2799
Email: ruah@rcsj.org
Counselling Staff
Denyse Lane,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Amelia O'Dea, MSW, RSW
Susan Smart,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Kim Oldford-Walters,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Amelia O'Dea|MSW, RSW
Ruah Counselling Centre
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Amelia O'Dea
Amelia O'Dea is a registered social worker (BSW, MSW) with the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Social Workers. She has a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto, with a ‘children and their families’ specialization.
Amelia has experience in clinical assessment, counselling, and case management with individuals, children, youth and families. She has completed intensive training in Attachment - Focused Family Therapy (AFFT), as well as additional training in Family Therapy, sensorimotor and trauma-informed approaches to clinical work.
Amelia has experience in group facilitation (e.g.; support for youth who have experienced sexual abuse and assault, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Anxiety treatment groups for children and their parents, parenting groups, and is a certified group facilitator for FUN FRIENDS and FRIENDS for Life (emotional resilience programs for children and youth).
Amelia brings a strengths-based, non-judgemental approach to her clinical work. She is passionate about helping clients identify their strengths and feel empowered to embrace these strengths to overcome challenges and improve their well-being.
Other Ruah Staff & Facilitators
Ruah Counselling Centre
Contact Us
Ruah Counselling Centre
The Lantern
35 Barnes Road
St. John’s, NL A1C 3X1
Director
Pauline Lake-Devine, MSW, RSW
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Abbott
Tel: (709) 579-0168
Fax: (709) 579-2799
Email: ruah@rcsj.org
Counselling Staff
Denyse Lane,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Amelia O'Dea, MSW, RSW
Susan Smart,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Kim Oldford-Walters,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
M.Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Susan Smart|M.Ed. (Couns.Psych.) CCC
Ruah Counselling Centre
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Susan Smart
Susan (B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Ed. (Couns. Psych.) is a certified, professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and also an active member of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association.
In attaining her Bachelor of Science degree, Susan majored in Psychology. This, along with her Education degrees and other professional development, has allowed her to gain specialized training in child and adult development. Susan has completed additional training in the areas of stress, trauma, and suicide intervention.
While much of her work experience has been with children and families, Susan has worked clinically with clients of all ages. She also has experience facilitating groups such as Parenting Teenagers, Parenting Children, and Dealing with Anxiety & Depression.
Susan is passionate about bringing a Positive Psychology approach to her work, enabling her to focus on using individual strengths and resources to help clients build resiliency, transcend difficulties, and grow to their full potential.
Other Ruah Staff & Facilitators
Ruah Counselling Centre
Contact Us
Ruah Counselling Centre
The Lantern
35 Barnes Road
St. John’s, NL A1C 3X1
Director
Pauline Lake-Devine, MSW, RSW
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Abbott
Tel: (709) 579-0168
Fax: (709) 579-2799
Email: ruah@rcsj.org
Counselling Staff
Denyse Lane,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Amelia O'Dea, MSW, RSW
Susan Smart,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Kim Oldford-Walters,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
M.Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Kim Oldford-Walters|M.Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Ruah Counselling Centre
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Kim has a Masters degree in Education, Counselling Psychology, and is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Kim brings to Ruah her diverse counselling experience in the areas of anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, stress, self-esteem, separation and divorce, and work place issues. She also has experience in working with couples and has training in Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy. Kim has extensive experience in the facilitation of psycho-educational groups for adults and youth. Her work with clients typically incorporates a variety of counselling modalities that includes: Emotionally Focussed Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focussed, Positive Psychology and elements of mindfulness. Kim endorses a holistic approach to well-being (mind, body and spirit) and also endeavours to work collaboratively with clients to discover and foster their personal strengths.
Other Ruah Staff & Facilitators
Ruah Counselling Centre
Contact Us
Ruah Counselling Centre
The Lantern
35 Barnes Road
St. John’s, NL A1C 3X1
Director
Pauline Lake-Devine, MSW, RSW
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Abbott
Tel: (709) 579-0168
Fax: (709) 579-2799
Email: ruah@rcsj.org
Counselling Staff
Denyse Lane,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Amelia O'Dea, MSW, RSW
Susan Smart,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Kim Oldford-Walters,
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Our Facilitators
M. Ed. (Couns. Psych.), CCC
Ruah Counselling Centre
Contact Us
Ruah Counselling Centre
The Lantern Building
35 Barnes Road
St. John’s, NL A1C 3X1
Director
Pauline Lake-Devine MSW, RSW
Administrative Assistant
Jessica Abbott
Tel: (709) 579-0168
Fax: (709) 579-2799
Email: ruah@rcsj.org
