At AWL Partners Counselling, we provide a safe and supportive space where you can openly discuss your concerns and work toward improving your mental and emotional well-being. Our dedicated team of counselors is here to help you gain a deeper understanding of your current situation and develop effective strategies to move forward.
During our time together, you will have the opportunity to express and examine your feelings, enhance your self-esteem, strengthen your relationships, and navigate life’s traumatic events. We’re committed to walking with you on your journey to healing and growth, offering you the support you need every step of the way.
We are proud to have a therapist on our team who is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) certified, a specialized approach to helping individuals process and recover from traumatic experiences.
At AWL Partners Counselling, we provide a safe and supportive space where you can openly discuss your concerns and work toward improving your mental and emotional well-being. Our dedicated team of counselors is here to help you gain a deeper understanding of your current situation and develop effective strategies to move forward.
Our counselors utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities, including:
>> Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A structured, goal-oriented approach that helps you identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
>> Positive Psychology: Focuses on building strengths and fostering a positive mindset to improve overall well-being.
>> Solution-Focused Therapy: Aims to identify practical solutions to current challenges, empowering you to create the future you desire.
At AWL Partners Counselling, we believe that achieving the mental and emotional health you deserve begins with self-awareness, empathy, and intentional growth. You may be facing challenges today or you may proactively be building resilience for tomorrow, no matter what your concern, our team is here to support you. Our team ensures to listen compassionately and focuses on the use of emotional intelligence strategies to help you empower yourself through understanding your emotions, manage stress effectively, and foster meaningful connections with yourself and others. We are humbled by you allowing us to help guide you on this journey—because your mental and emotional wellness is not just a goal but a foundation for everything you do.
Change is something we all seek at various points in our lives, and at AWL Partners Coaching, we understand the urgency that comes with wanting to make that change happen—NOW! While lasting transformation takes time, the quickest way to start seeing the results you desire is to begin the process right away. Not tomorrow, not next week, but RIGHT NOW.
Our team of skilled life, business, and executive coaches is here to support you in your personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career, improve your relationships, or simply find more fulfillment in your life, we’re here to help you reach your goals.
We’ll guide you in harnessing the power of visualization, teach you strategies to manage your inner critic (because we all have one), and help you focus on what truly matters to you. Along the way, our coaches will hold you accountable to your goals, providing the encouragement and inspiration you need to take each step toward the change you seek.
At AWL Partners Coaching, we believe in starting the process of change now. Your future success begins with the actions you take today. Your coaching sessions may be covered by your insurance carrier, so please contact us to discuss this further and explore how we can best support you on your journey.
Registered Social Worker, Certified Life Coach, Therapist, and Anti-Racism Educator
Jennifer Slay is a highly skilled Registered Social Worker with 25 years of experience, based in London, Ontario. She brings a wealth of expertise in counseling and coaching, specializing in empowering individuals to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. With a background in child welfare, Jennifer has worked extensively with individuals facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Jennifer is passionate about fostering positive change through an anti-racism and equity-focused lens, incorporating principles of diversity, inclusion, and emotional intelligence into her practice. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and positive psychology, providing practical tools for self-empowerment and confidence-building. She is also trained in EMDR.
Whether through individual counseling or life coaching, Jennifer helps her clients unlock their full potential and navigate life’s complexities with clarity and purpose.
Leadership Coach
With over 25 years of corporate experience, Tanya Reynolds is a Leadership Coach committed to transforming individuals into impactful leaders. Tanya’s diverse career encompasses various domains, where she has held significant roles in technology, organizational change management, and people leadership. She leverages her comprehensive understanding of corporate dynamics and coaching expertise to offer personalized, results-driven coaching sessions. Her empathetic and pragmatic approach ensures that clients achieve their goals while also experiencing personal and professional growth.
When not coaching, Tanya dedicates her time to running or developing career workshops for youth and young adults from underrepresented communities as well she enjoys spending time with her family.
Life & Business Strategist & Consultant
Navigating over two decades in Logistics & Supply Chain, I reached a turning point where I could no longer blame my career for my unhappiness.
Despite my notable achievements, climbing the corporate ladder didn’t fulfill me. The demanding work left me emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually depleted, failing to resonate with my core self.
The real obstacles? My fears, insecurities, and the paralyzing grip of impostor syndrome. They prevented me from setting and achieving my ambitions, refining my mindset and embracing my true life’s purpose.
Today, my greatest joy comes from igniting those transformational ‘aha’ moments for women. I inspire them to seize their power intentionally, craft lives rich in purpose, and thrive—not just survive. I empower women in business and leadership to live lives that are not only successful but also soulful and prosperous in the truest sense.
Executive Leadership Coach
With over 20 years of dedicated service and expertise, Rita, having held the position of VP, Human Resources at a national company, serves as an Executive Leadership Coach. Specializing in coaching senior leaders, her visionary purpose is to enrich humanity’s lives through the transformative journey of self-discovery, aiming to reveal the authentic being within each leader. Rita is committed to touching lives in a way that resonates with inherent wisdom and inner knowing.
Her core values—authenticity, freedom, honour, and non-judgment—form the foundation for building trust, fostering genuine connections, and creating a safe and nurturing space for transformative growth.
Counsellor
Donnica is a registered social work worker (RSW), with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Victoria, she also holds an honors Bachelor of arts degree in sociology and communication studies from McMaster University and a social service worker diploma from Sheridan College. Donnica is a trained counsellor with over 15 years of experience working with individuals with mental health. She is passionate about helping people live their best life, by walking alongside them as they navigate their health, wellness, and healing journey.
Donnica provides a comfortable, judgment-free space where individuals feel free to bring their whole selves. She works from a client-centered, compassionate and holistic approach. Her areas of focus and specializations are:
Trauma–informed individual and group counselling | Racial Identity | Anxiety & Depression | Personal Development | Parent-child relationship | Eating Disorder | Abuse and Domestic Violence | Life Transitions | Relationship | Stress Management | Human Trafficking | Personal Development | Anger Management
Counsellor
Tanya has dedicated much of her life to helping others, first as a child and youth worker, then as a social worker, and since 2017 as a full-time caregiver. She and her husband Michael, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease in childhood, have three children. Their youngest, Avaiyah, was born with Down Syndrome and multiple medical complexities, necessitating intensive medical and educational advocacy. Despite these challenges, Tanya has facilitated online support groups and co-created a peer-to-peer group for families dealing with feeding tubes in Ontario.
Michael's health issues have been severe and included life-threatening blood clots in 2019 and a diagnosis of severe depression. These challenges intensified their interactions with the medical system, leading to their involvement with the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) to improve awareness and care for his condition. Throughout these trials, Tanya continued her commitment to helping others by creating and facilitating support networks for caregivers.
Tanya's advocacy efforts have extended to public speaking and media engagements. She has been featured on TVO's "The Agenda," spoken at conferences, and participated in yearly speaking events at institutions like the University of Western Ontario's Child Health Symposium. Alongside Michael, she recently recorded the "Time to Talk" podcast with CTV host Michelle Jobin, discussing culture, caregiving, and mental health, further highlighting the systemic challenges and personal triumphs in their journey.
CHRL & Consultant
With over 20 years of experience in the Human Resource (HR) field, Jennifer Mercer has established herself as a dedicated and skilled HR professional, capable of managing teams of any size with efficiency and expertise. She holds the Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL) designation, along with certifications in Professional Business Writing, Tilt 365, and has ISO Internal Auditor experience, bringing a comprehensive skill set to her work.
Throughout her career, Jennifer has honed her talents across a diverse range of sectors, including Health Care, Property Management, Recycling, Policing, and Manufacturing. Her experience spans both unionized and non-unionized environments, as well as profit and non-profit organizations. Notably, while working with a large manufacturing company, she successfully developed and managed the training department. Later in her career, she was head of HR for a Canadian waste recycling business.
After leaving the corporate world, Jennifer launched and now manages her own business, IamHR Consulting. Through IamHR Consulting, she partners with businesses to provide strategic, results-driven HR solutions that help them achieve their short- and long-term goals. Jennifer is a firm believer that “treating people with dignity and respect is key to bringing out the best in them and in businesses.”
