KAYLA BAKER, MSW, RSW - Director

Kayla is a registered Social Worker, born and raised here in Newfoundland and Labrador. She received both her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland. 

She uses a client-centered approach, providing individualized services to each person she works with.  She appreciates learning about each clients’ strengths, motivators, and values and providing them with support and guidance along their path to living well. 

Kayla has received additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

As a Social Worker, Kayla provides counselling to individuals (18+), couples, and families in a variety of areas, such as: ADHD, workplace stress/trauma, struggles with work-life balance, anxiety, and depression.

Kayla offers in-person and online counselling services, and currently has availability for daytime appointments.

Rufaro is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Originally from Zimbabwe, she moved to Newfoundland over a decade ago to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in French from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She also holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

Rufaro believes that everyone deserves to be treated with empathy, kindness, and compassion. She is passionate about creating a space where clients feel empowered and comfortable being their raw and unfiltered selves. Her therapeutic approach primarily incorporates interventions from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

As a strong advocate of the client-centered approach, Rufaro believes in the ability of each individual to overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. She is committed to supporting her clients through their unique journeys.

Rufaro works with individuals (16+) facing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem issues, emotion regulation difficulties, and those exploring their gender or racial identity.