Student wellness team
Contact our team and we will connect you with the services and people that best suits your circumstances.
Student Wellness Centre
The Student Wellness Centre is located in the Health and Wellness Building.
Call the Student Wellness Centre
Phone: 250-721-8563
Fax: 250-721-6224
Student Wellness Centre hours
Office hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am–4:30 pm (closed 12-1 pm)
Wednesday: 10 am–4:30 pm (closed 12-1 pm)
Phone hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am–3 pm (closed 12 pm-1 pm)
Wednesday: 10 am–3 pm (closed 12 pm-1 pm)
Multifaith Centre
The Multifaith Centre is located next to Finnerty Gardens.
Multifaith Centre office: 250-721-8338
Monday–Thursday: 8:30 am–2:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am–12:00 pm
Counsellors
Counsellors can help you make positive changes in your thinking and behaviour to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Your counsellor can work with you to explore concerns (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness), gain insight and learn new coping strategies.
Adam Tran - Counsellor
Christina Friesen – Counsellor (law students)
Dave O'Brien - Counsellor
David Palmer-Stone - Counsellor
Dawn Schell - Counsellor
June Saracuse - Counsellor
Leah Wilson - Counsellor
Sheahan Letondre – Counsellor (on leave)
Wendy Lum - Counsellor
Marcey Louie – Counsellor for Indigenous students
Roger John – Counsellor for Indigenous students
Vanessa V – Sessional counsellor
Alicja D - Pre-doctoral Interns
Shadi S - Pre-doctoral Interns
Emma Mason - Advanced Practicum Coordinator
Aleigha R - Advanced practicum counsellor
Lauren M - Advanced practicum counsellor
Libbie P - Advanced practicum counsellor
Luciano S - Advanced practicum counsellor
Physicians
Physicians support your physical and mental health. They can assist with exploring and addressing underlying medical or psychiatric conditions and are available to help with time-sensitive or unexpected health concerns. Treatment plans may include non-pharmacological therapies as well as medication management.
Cliff Duncalf
James Felix
Jennifer Jeans
Jessica Fry
John Kim
Kim Turcotte
Lindsay Warder
Marni Brydon
Michael Slater
William Dyson
Nurses
Nurses provide integrated, holistic healthcare and can work with you to establish wellness goals. They are available to provide information and support in a variety of areas including physical health conditions, mental health concerns and general well-being.
Emma Makhakhe
Emily Ross
Kim Monkman - Mental health nurse
Lauren Odobas
Stephanie Benedik
Spiritual care providers
Spiritual care providers (SCPs) at Multifaith offer emotional, social, and spiritual support. Spiritual Care Providers are available to help students navigate their experiences and the pressures of being a student.
Feeling home sick, stressed, or overwhelmed? SCPs can be a source of comfort and guidance when facing obstacles in your life, and can help you unpack those feelings.
Angela Wood – Baptist
Christopher Bowers - Christian Science
David Batterham - Baha'i
Gulsen Cok - Muslim
Hoyu Boulter - Zen Buddhist
Laura Kavanagh - Presbyterian
Lydia Foch - Catholic
Lyle McKenzie - Lutheran
Lyndon Sayers - Lutheran
Min-Goo Kang- United Church
Peter Scales - Unitarian
Ruth Dantzer - Anglican
Shoshana Litman - Jewish
Stephen Bell - Prebyterian
Sudhakar Ganti - Hindu
Leadership & administration
Kunbi Ajiboye - Director, Student Wellness
Ai-Lan Chia - Associate Director, Counselling
Annie Lucas - Associate Director, Clinical Health
Paula Leahy - Associate Director, Operations
Rita Knodel - Special Advisor - Student Wellness
Carmen Scott - Multifaith Coordinator
Marianna Mazza - Administrative Manager