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Compassionate Therapy for Life’s Challenges

Support for anxiety, trauma, parenting, relationship and family challenges, and emotional wellbeing

Comfortable counseling seating area with soft lighting and supportive therapy environment.
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Anxiety

Depression

Trauma / PTSD

Mood Swings

Family & Parenting

Relationship Challenges

Eating Disorders

OCD & Intrusive thoughts

Treatment and Specialties


Cognitive Behavior Therapies


Emotion Focus Therapy


Trauma Therapies


Strength-Based Therapies


Systemic Family Therapy


Gottman Method


Internal Family System


Dialectical Behavior Therapy


EMDR-trained


Psychodynamics

“Like Clay on the wheel, We are always becoming.”

Compassionate & Tailored Treatment services

Your Licensed Therapist

Mary Ajayi

M.A. Counselling Psychology, BA. (Honours) Psych. Certified Clinical Counsellor (C.C.C.) | EMDR-Trained Therapist

Mary is a compassionate and client-centered therapist who works collaboratively with individuals navigating life’s emotional and psychological challenges. Her approach is warm, trauma-informed, and evidence-based, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing journey.

She holds an Honours degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. Mary is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).

Mary believes that mental wellbeing is shaped by our relationships, lived experiences, environment, and sense of connection. She works collaboratively with clients to support healing, self-understanding, and personal growth.

Mary works with individuals, children, youth, couples, and families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, body image, addiction, behavioral & relationship challenges, emotional distress, and major life transitions.

Her therapeutic approach integrates EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.

Gertrude Ngengetereze

MSW, BSW, RSW, CCTP ‍ ‍Registered Clinical Social Worker | EMDR-Trained Therapist

Offering counselling in English, French, and several African dialects

Gertrude is a Registered Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting youth, adults, and families through a wide range of mental health and life challenges.

She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work and is a member of the Manitoba College of Social Workers. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and evidence-based, helping clients develop practical tools for healing, growth, and emotional wellbeing.

Gertrude believes that everyone can feel stuck at times, and with the right support, meaningful change is possible. She works alongside clients to create a safe and supportive space where they can explore challenges, gain new perspectives, and move toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

She works with youth (13+) and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, stress, anger management, relationship and parenting challenges, workplace concerns, and major life transitions.

Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

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‍ ‍ Our partnership

-Empathy & Compassion

-Confidentiality

-Client-centered Approach

-Integrity & Honesty

-Empowerment

-Cultural humility

-Support for Diversity & Inclusion

-Non-judgmental support

-Collaboration

-Continuous Learning

CLIENTELE

-Children (8+)

-Adolescents

-Adults

-Couples

-Seniors

-Male, Female & gender

diverse individuals.

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We’re here to support you with compassion, understanding, and care. Reach out and a member of our team will connect with you soon.

‍ ‍We’d Love to Hear From You!

Currently accepting new patient!

Book a free 15-minutes consultation

Contact

Phone: 204-881-8317

Email: alignedfocus@outlook.com

Location: Unit F-305 Madison Street, Winnipeg, MB

Land Acknowlegement


We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We recognize the deep history and enduring presence of Indigenous peoples in this region and commit to honoring their contributions, cultures, and ongoing relationships with these lands and waters.

Let this acknowledgment serve as a step toward reconciliation and a reminder of our shared responsibility to foster respect and understanding.