Welcome

Welcome to Gabrielle Cormier Counselling Centre! I am Gabrielle and I am glad you are here. A bit about me; I am a daughter, sister, wife, step-mother, and friend. I am a trauma-informed individual therapist and couples therapist. I enjoy working with clients towards healing.

The first time I thought about being a therapist, I was 16 years old, and reading a novel about a trauma psychologist. I remember thinking to myself – I want to do that. I want to help people come to a place of healing and wholeness. I want to help them live fulfilled lives again. 

This is what we are all about at the Gabrielle Cormier Counselling Centre. We believe there is the hope after trauma.

Meet the Team


  • Licensed Counselling Therapist-Candidate

    "My name is Marquelle. I believe that each person holds a story that is uniquely and beautifully theirs, a lifetime filled with moments of undeniable joy and unavoidable heartache. Just as each person's story is unique, I believe that all therapy should be uniquely tailored to the individual. I utilize a person-centered approach, focusing on what you hope to gain from the therapeutic journey, and view all things through a compassionate and strength-based lens. From the safety found within sessions and the power of being heard, I believe that solutions can be found and change can occur. I'd love to bear the heaviness with you, wade into the overwhelm, and try to make sense of all the murkiness around you to see hope. It may seem hidden right now, but I'd love to walk alongside you as we search for it again.

  • Student Intern

    Hi, I’m Sarah. I am currently completing my practicum for my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. As an educator and a mother, I am passionate about supporting individuals and families as they navigate life’s transitions. I offer a collaborative space where every story is heard with compassion, drawing on narrative, trauma-informed, and person-centered frameworks.

    My own family and experience teaching draws me to a strengths-based approach when supporting families with neurodivergent children. I am also interested in providing care for those experiencing major changes, such as newcomer families, university students living far from home, and new parents. I am committed to providing a therapeutic space that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and affirming. 

  • Hi I’m Naidean and I work as the virtual administrative assistant for the Gabrielle Cormier Counselling Centre. I am happy to help connect you with the therapist best suited to work with you on your therapeutic journey and am here to offer support with your billing and insurers.


  • Licensed Counselling Therapist-Candidate

    "Emily Rourke is a counselling therapist who graduated from Yorkville University and has always had a passion for psychology and helping those in need. She has begun EMDR training and hopes to specialize in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy in the future. Emily integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) in her practice. She also works with youth ages 12–21 and has experience supporting individuals with autism and other disabilities, drawing on her five years as an Educational Assistant and her practicum at a youth counselling centre. Emily is committed to helping clients build resilience, navigate challenges, and work toward meaningful change."


  • Student Intern

    I am a counselling student passionate about helping others and am currently completing my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University.

    With over 9 years of experience in recruitment, corporate culture, and HR, I have built my career around one core belief: that people thrive when they feel truly seen and heard. Whether supporting someone through a career pivot, leading a fitness class, or running my own #365DaysOfMoreJoy project, a personal journey rooted in the belief that small, intentional moments of joy can be genuinely transformative, I have always been drawn to the human side of growth and connection. That same belief is what brings me to counselling.

    I am particularly interested in working with leaders and professionals navigating burnout, career transitions, or the relentless pressure of high-achieving environments. I am also interested in working with adults working through anxiety, perfectionism, and relationship patterns that may be holding them back. If any of that sounds familiar, I would love to connect.

    I bring an authentic, warm, and non-judgmental presence to the therapy room. My goal is for you to feel comfortable enough to show up as you truly are. Together, we can explore what is getting in the way, build on what is already working, and move toward a life that feels more aligned and sustainable for you.

    I am drawn to approaches that are both practical and deeply personal, ones that honor your whole story while giving you real tools to move forward.

    Areas of Interest: Burnout, Life & Career Transitions, Leadership Stress, Anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem

    Treatment Approach: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Person-Centered

  • Hi, I'm David. I’m a Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor with north of seven years of experience supporting individuals, families, and organizations. At GCCC, I casually serve as the team's addiction counselling specialist and co-supervisor of our outpatient program, the Rise Recovery Program.

    My approach to counselling is trauma-informed, client-centred, highly psychoeducational, and firmly grounded in evidence-based practices. I specialize in supporting individuals with psychostimulant recovery, and am familar in medication-assisted and replacement therapies.

    My professional background spans Housing First programs, residential treatment centres, community-based outreach, and counselling clinics. This has deepened my understanding of substance use disorders truly, and has prepared me to be what you need me to be in this process. 

    With limited availability, I am open to contributing on a case-by-case basis for situations requiring additional support or specialized insight.