Meet Our Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy Team
At Neurodiversity Aware Counselling, our team provides neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic and other neurodivergent individuals, couples, and families. Many of our counsellors are neurodivergent themselves and bring lived experience alongside professional training, creating a warm and supportive environment grounded in genuine understanding. Through our Neurodiversity-Aware Therapy™ approach, we offer thoughtful, empathetic counselling to help clients navigate relationships, identity, and life’s challenges with confidence and self-acceptance.
Dan is a BC Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and the visionary behind Neurodiversity Aware Therapy™.
Inspired by a personal journey, beginning with his son’s learning challenges over 20 years and informed with his own lived experience, Dan created Neurodiversity Aware Therapy.
With extensive experience in alternative supports and a Master’s degree focused on neurodiversity, Dan is currently doing a doctorate with research into neurodiversity and autism at Royal Roads University.
Dan's research is recognized as vital to better outcomes for neurodivergent people and is funded by the government of Canada, Royal Roads University, and the Mitacs Accelerate Program. Dan's research has won numerous doctoral awards including most potential for impact, communicating research ideas, and best articulated research problem.
Yulia is an Ontario Registered Psychotherapist (Q), Nurse Psychotherapist, and Registered Nurse.
Her work integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and holistic mind–body care.
With a strong background in healthcare systems, chronic illness, and pain management, Yulia brings a grounded, compassionate lens to therapy that honours both psychological and physical wellbeing.
She has particular experience working with neurodivergent clients, offering trauma-informed, affirming support that emphasizes emotional safety, self-understanding, and practical coping strategies. Yulia is known for her collaborative style, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to tailoring therapy to each client’s unique neurotype, strengths, and lived experience. Yulia speaks Russian and Hebrew.
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Giving back to the Community
At Neurodiversity Aware Counselling, giving back is at the heart of our mission. We actively contribute to initiatives that provide support for underserved and impoverished communities, improve educational systems, offer neurodiversity training, and empower neurodivergent individuals and their families. Through collaborations with community organizations, involvement in educational outreach, and advocacy for better access to resources, we strive to make a meaningful impact. By championing neurodiversity awareness and supporting those in need, we aim to foster stronger communities and families where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
