Our Counsellors

Marie Reinsborough-Wadden is a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and is registered and licensed with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick. Her professional work is balanced between her role as co-founder and counselling therapist at IRIS Community Counselling and Consulting Inc. and her work in the education system in mental health as a school counsellor. After teaching and living abroad, Marie returned to her hometown of Sackville, NB, where she now lives with her partner, three children, and three dogs: spotting the summertime irises appear on the Tantramar landscape together is a favourite family pastime!          

Krista Royama graduated from Yorkville University with a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and is registered and licensed with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick. Krista has over 15 years experience as an educator in the New Brunswick school system, with a present-day focus on school counselling. In addition to co-founding IRIS Community Counselling and Consulting Inc. in Sackville, she divides her professional time between counselling in the school and IRIS.  Her personal wellness is grounded in spending time with her family which includes her partner, her two children, and her best furry friend, Griffin.

Nola Helen Hicks is a mental health counsellor, teacher, author, and artist living in Tantramar.  She holds a master’s degree in counselling psychology and degrees in education and literature.  Nola is a helper at heart and loves to teach and learn about our brains and emotions.  In her clinical practice she uses a combination of CBT, DBT, ACT and Narrative therapy.  Nola lives with her husband and two senior dogs.  When she is not drawing, writing, teaching or counselling, she enjoys gardening.  Nola is eager to meet you and to begin your counselling journey, together. 

Hello Iris community! My name is Charlene, and I'm so happy to connect with you. Over the past 15 years, I've dedicated my career to counselling families and adolescents in the education system. Prior to that, I worked in human resources, offering coaching and consulting services to professionals in project management, IT, and insurance. I have a Master's degree with a focus on counselling and human development and I'm a Licensed Counselling Therapist. As a yoga instructor with a deep appreciation for nature, I bring a down-to-earth and flexible perspective to my counselling practice.

My commitment in therapeutic work is to nurture resilience and overall wellbeing by cultivating a supportive environment for clients to explore their personal and professional journeys. Grounded in mindfulness, self-compassion, and acceptance, my approach combines various therapeutic modalities drawing insights from both counselling and neuroscience. I will work along side you to gently foster understanding and help you reach your therapeutic goals.

Wayne Wilbur has a Masters of Education in Counselling from the University of New Brunswick, and is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychological Association (CCC) and the College of Counselling Therapists New Brunswick (LCT). After living in China and having completed his education practicum there, Wayne has been working full time in the Anglophone East School District, since 2016, in roles ranging from School Counsellor and Elementary French to Middle School Tech and High School Essential Skills. This broad range of roles has helped to develop Wayne’s practice through a Person Centered and Solution Focused approach to counselling that emphasizes the strength of the therapeutic relationship and the ability to relate to the experiences of others. For personal wellness, Wayne spends time with family in outdoor pursuits or as a painter and children’s author.

Bonnie Baker graduated from University of New Brunswick (UNB) with a Master of Education in Counseling and is presently earning her license with the College of Counselling Therapist of New Brunswick (LCT-C). For the past 20 years, Bonnie has dedicated herself to the education sector, with the last 10 years focusing on working as a School Counselor in the Anglophone East school. This role has allowed Bonnie to support clients through various challenges, providing support in managing emotions, helping solve conflicts and developing interpersonal skills.

Bonnie’s background is rich with experience in trauma work, utilizing techniques such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Bonnie has also worked with individuals dealing with substance use issues and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These experiences have equipped Bonnie with a diverse skill set, enabling her to address a wide range of client needs effectively.

Outside of Bonnie’s professional life, she finds joy in the great outdoors. She loves hiking with her two German Shepherds, exploring new trails and enjoying the serenity of nature. Additionally, she is an avid fan of four-wheeling, biking, and kayaking, activities that keep her active and provide a perfect balance to her work life.