Meet the Associates
Tamara Henningham
Head Therapist & Life Coach
Tamara Henningham (she/her) is the CEO & Founder of Henningham & Associates. With over a decade of experience in the field, Tamara specializes in Family therapy and healthy relationships. Tamara destigmatizes therapy by making it accessible and affordable. "Seeking therapy should be as 'normal' as a visit to the doctor".
Employing the power of positive thinking, Tamara leads a wellness group called Musing of Minds. 'Musing of Minds' focuses on self development and empowerment. Through thoughtful discussion and collective support, Tamara encourages others to utilize effective mental health techniques to improve their lives.
A strong believer in the phrase 'Health is Wealth' Tamara aspires to create a space where individuals can connect, learn and explore themselves and their perceived reality.
Specialities
- Adolescence
- Caregivers/Parents
- Couples
- Relationships
Qualifications
- R.S.W.
- M.S.W.
- C.Y.W.
- CBT & DBT Informed
- Trauma Informed
Pira Karunakaran
Senior Therapist-In-Training
Pira Karunakaran (she/her) is a placement student at Henningham & Associates. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) from Trent University and an Ontario Graduate Certificate in Addictions & Mental Health from Durham College. Currently, Pira is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She has spent the past five years working collaboratively with seniors, youth and adults of diverse communities to achieve their goals on their journey to wellness, overcoming substance abuse and instilling positivity and resilience.
Everyone is so different and comes from all walks of life. Therefore, there is no way therapy is a one-size-fits-all service
This belief motivates Pira to take a holistic approach to therapy, taking into consideration the client’s individuality - including their personality, sexual and gender identity, ethnicity/race, lived experiences, spirituality and strengths to make therapy well-suited and personalized for the client. As a daughter to immigrants and a woman of colour, Pira values taking a cultural and trauma-sensitive approach to therapy. Pira is bilingual and can offer services in English and Tamil. She uses CBT, DBT, Narrative therapy, EFT and SFBT when working with her clients.
Specialities
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Immigrants/newcommers
Qualifications
- MACP Candidate
- BSc (Hons)
- RP(Q)
Nisany Gnanamoorthy
Senior Therapist-In-Training
Nisany Gnanamoorthy (She/Her) is a student placement at Henningham Associates. She has her Honours of Health Science of Public Health Specialization from Ontario Tech University and is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
As a South Asian mental health advocate, she views the world through an anti-oppressive lens, recognizing the ways in which systems of power and privilege can impact individuals' mental health and well-being. In her practice, she is committed to creating a safe space that is culturally sensitive, inclusive, and supportive by recognizing the unique challenges and experiences that individuals from the BIPOC & LGBTQA+ communities may face.
She rejects the notion that anyone is inherently "broken" and instead views individuals as dynamic and ever-evolving beings who are constantly learning and adapting to new experiences. She works collaboratively with clients through a strengths-based approach to identify their unique abilities, fostering an environment where clients feel empowered to take an active role in their own healing and growth. Outside of her therapy practice, you might find her cozied up with a good psychological thriller book, enjoying the guilty pleasure of reality TV, or working-out!
Specialities
- Adults
- Adolescents
Qualifications
- BHSc
- MACP candidate
- RP (Qualifying)
Chantel Coley
Senior Therapist-In-Training
Chantel Coley (she/her) is a placement student at Henningham & Associates. She has her Honours of Bachelors of Arts in Psychology & Criminology from the University of Windsor and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She is looking to change the narrative within the African-Canadian/Caribbean community to highlight the importance of how beneficial mental health is. While studying her Bachelors of Arts she has contributed to assisting her community amongst Black youth within the Greater Toronto Area at the African Diaspora Conference held at the University of Windsor in 2011 & 2012 emphasizing the awareness of healthy psychological health.
Chantel believes that the purpose that everyone has should be showcased and strongly hopes to make a difference amongst the traditional views that has impacted our new generation. Through her personal journey of challenges, she is passionate about assisting others in the most impactful way possible and in becoming a fully licensed psychotherapist she believes this is her calling to do so.
Specialities
- Adults
- Couples
Qualifications
- M.A.C.P Candidate
- B.A.
