As of June 19, 2023, Momentum's new address is #132 6325 Gateway Blvd Edmonton, AB T6H 5H6

Our Counselling Team Leads Team

Counselling Team Leads

Our Team Leads are registered mental health professionals who support Master’s-level interns through virtual and on-site guidance, helping ensure safe, ethical, and high-quality client care.

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Brenna Sloan

Clinical Supervisor

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Janet Vancaeseele

Registered Therapist

Shereen Singh
Shereen Singh

Registered Therapist

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Jennifer Thomson

Clinical Supervisor 

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JOANNE BRANDER​

Clinical Supervisor

Working with people; to support them, to listen, to talk, to improve mental health has always been my passion. I believe as individuals we have greater strength and ability than we often give ourselves credit for. Sometimes we find ourselves in situations too overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to even know where to start.

As a therapist and registered social worker, I can help you to improve mental health, feel stronger, or move towards simply feeling better, using evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Strengths Based Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). In addition, I am a Certified Menopause Mental Health Provider and can support individuals navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Reaching out and sharing with a therapist takes great courage. I aim to honor this in my practice by providing a safe, non-judgemental space where we can build a therapeutic relationship. My practice is person-centered, rooted in the belief that every individual has strengths, is unique, and is the expert on their life.

I am committed to my field and practice, always working to learn and improve. As part of this commitment, I am grateful to be part of the team at Momentum. Our team is providing accessible mental health services to our community. Momentum is also growing the field of mental health by providing a place for individuals entering the field to learn and grow. We truly have an exceptional team!

Welcome to Momentum!

My name is Janet VanCaeseele, and I am a Mental Health Therapist and licensed Canadian Certified Counsellor.

I am honored and privileged to have this opportunity to walk alongside others as they work through the challenges they face within their lives. Regardless of everyone’s background and past, I strive to focus on the individual’s potential, strengths, and resilience
to improve their well-being.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe environment where the client feels valued and understood, that can instil hope. I am passionate in applying a trauma informed approach to empowering individuals to heal from their adversity.

I apply a variety of modalities within my practice including solution focused, somatic experiencing, client centred, attachment based, emotion focused, humanistic, CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, and I am certified in EMDR trauma treatment.

I look forward to this opportunity to assist others in seeing their potential and growing within their mental health journey.

My name is Shereen Singh, and I am a Canadian Certified Counselor. Prior to therapy, I have 12 years of experience working in the human services field (group homes, shelters for youth & women, as well as
Children Services). I completed my undergraduate degree in Child & Youth care at MacEwan University, followed by my master’s degree in counselling at City University of Seattle. In my fulltime work, I work with pregnant and parenting teens this includes individual therapy, therapy for co-parenting families, and couples therapy. I also teach/coach at MacEwan university part time, and run my private practice out of Sherwood Park, AB. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my son and family as well as cooking, reading and creating art!

I am a certified EMDR and DBT therapist, and also provide couples therapy using the Gottman (level 1) method. I strive to build a therapeutic relationship with all of my clients using an attachment focused lens, where you feel safe to explore the impacts of past and present experiences of your life!

Jennifer Thomson is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and Canadian Certified Counsellor. Jennifer’s education includes social work (diploma and BSW) and a master’s degree from the University of Alberta (counselling psychology). To advance her clinical and supervision skills, she is currently attending Yorkville University to complete her doctorate in counselling and psychotherapy (DCP). She has trained and supervised volunteers and graduate students since 1999, and is known for her love of solution-focused, single-session therapy. 

Jennifer’s years of experience with walk-in counselling, and its necessity for trauma-informed, strengths-based, and non-judgmental interventions have been central to her practice. Jennifer’s therapeutic approach is creative and practical to promote insight and next steps to change. Counselling can include gaining perspective, setting boundaries, energizing coping and developing skills. When supervising, Jennifer is collaborative, using her expertise to inspire and guide supervisees’ confidence, capacity, and success as professionals. As the co-founder of Momentum, Jennifer is committed to valuing each person’s unique cultural context and identity in order to actively support their solutions.



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After the birth of her two children, Joanne enjoyed a few years as a stay-at-home mother. In 2008, she decided to follow her passion for helping people and began her journey towards becoming a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Having already obtained her BSc in Psychology from Memorial University, she decided to pursue a Master’s degree. In 2010 she achieved her Master of Psychology and Pastoral Counselling from St. Andrew’s College and in 2011 became certified by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, all while continuing to raise her children. Since 2009, Joanne has been involved with Momentum Walk-In Counselling. She started as a volunteer, providing individual, family, and group counselling. In 2013, she assumed the role of Team Lead, coordinating client sessions, volunteers and students. In 2014, she became a supervisor of Master’s level counselling interns and in 2020 she assumed the role of Clinical Supervisor and helped Momentum keep providing high level counselling services during the Covid pandemic. She is deeply devoted to providing mentorship and guidance to her students, managing client sessions at the clinic, as well as counselling her own private clients.

MOMENTUM WALK-IN COUNSELLING COVID-19 RESPONSE

NEW! IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS AS WELL AS ONLINE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE!

With the health, safety and comfort of our clients and team members being our first priority, we are transitioning to in-person counselling on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only, beginning April 1st. We will continue to offer all of our services virtually as well. When booking your preferred method, please watch for ‘in person’ or ‘virtual’ offerings in the schedule.

Should you have any questions please email info@walkinedmonton.org or call us at 780 757-0900.

If you require immediate assistance please contact the Distress Line at 780-482-4357, Access 24/7 at 780-424-2424 or 911.

Angela Morris is a Certified Life and Mindset Coach, known for her commitment to personal development and empowerment. As a devoted mother of four, Angela’s life journey is a testament to healing and recovery with an unshakable belief in limitless possibilities, even in the face of adversity.

Angela’s coaching approach blends empathy and empowerment, helping clients reshape their mindsets to unlock their true potential and walk boldly in their purpose. She is a vocal advocate for women’s well-being and mental health, leveraging her own experiences to support others who have, or who are overcoming past traumas.

Her career as a life coach, born from enduring extreme challenges, is a testament to the power of mindset in achieving personal growth and happiness. With Angela, you will embark on a transformative journey to self-discovery and transformation!