Our Team

Shani Hussain

Clinical Supervisor & Behaviour Analyst

Shani is a compassionate and light-hearted clinician whose unconventional approach to therapy helps clients make lasting and meaningful changes to their lives. By fusing his specialized knowledge and experience with his adept problem-solving skills, Shani has helped individuals, couples, and families facing a wide spectrum of challenges in both the USA and Canada.

As the Clinical Supervisor at Hatch-Me, Shani is devoted to supporting all clients in any way possible and has a knack for helping others ignite hope, even if they feel all is lost. As a minority and proud member of the LGBT+ community, Shani is no stranger to struggles and will proudly be your ally on this journey.

Specialization Areas

Master of Science in Applied Behavioural Analysis

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Therapy
  • Grief
  • LGBT+ Struggles
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Parent Coaching
  • Porn Addiction
  • Relationship Counselling
  • Sex Therapy

Treatment Approach

  • Applied Behavioural Analysis
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Family & Marital Counselling
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Fun Facts

Team Taurus
  • Loves Magic the GatheringPokémon, and Anime
  • Enjoys creative writing
  • Has a pet Dumeril’s Boa
  • Has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do

Tatum Bedard

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Tatum offers a judgment-free and safe therapeutic space where conversations are lead with compassion and empathy. Whatever the concern or reason for reaching for support, her priority is creating a safe and trusting relationship with her clients; Tatum believes that this is the bedrock of effective therapy. 

Tatum is able to help her clients heal from their past and allows them to resolve present-day issues by equipping them with the tools, resources, and individual strength needed to reach therapeutic goals. As a social justice advocate, she is dedicated to cultural affirming approaches and anti-oppressive practice. Tatum’s care and dedication to her clients make her an exceptional choice as a psychotherapist.

Specialization Areas

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Gender & Sexuality
  • Grief
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Client-Centered & Trauma Informed
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Fun Facts

Pisces Posse

  • Travelled to 6 continents
  • Loves running and kickboxing
  • Adrenaline seeker (bungee jumped, paraglided, scuba and sky dived)
  • Would win a Drag Race and The Office trivia night

Rayya Brown

Clinical Social Worker

As a therapist, Rayya has the perfect blend of knowledge, passion, and humour. She has experience supporting individuals and groups in post-secondary and community environments on various topics such as anxiety, life transitions, building healthy relationships, and trauma. By incorporating the perfect balance of resilience and growth in her counselling sessions, Rayya establishes herself as a supportive and powerful agent of change. 

Rayya’s goal as a therapist is to help her clients reach new points of self-awareness and reflectivity. By prioritizing emotional intelligence, she is able to view the world with a humanistic lens and enrich her clients with strength-based strategies. If you’re ready to strengthen your heart and your mind, Rayya is the perfect therapist for the job. 

Specialization Areas

Master of Social Work

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness and Pain
  • Depression
  • Abortion and Miscarriage
  • Women’s Issues
  • Sexual Violence and Abuse
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Stress Management
  • Self-Esteem
  • Racial and Cultural Identity
  • Career Guidance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Family Dynamics
  • Relationship Counselling
  • Coping Skills

Treatment Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution Focused-Brief Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
  • Emotional Focused Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Trauma Focused Approaches

Fun Facts

Aries Alliance

  • Has two pet parrots
  • She accidentally gave herself frostbite
  • Is a former drama kid and used to model and act professionally
  • Her ability to binge-watch shows could likely be considered a superpower

Brooke Cunningham

Clinical Social Worker

As a Social Worker, Brooke’s years of experience helping diverse families in a variety of community and mental health settings have honed her counselling approach. She combines her empathy, clinical skills, and passion for social justice to establish a safe and supportive space for cultivating change.

Brooke approaches counselling with the understanding that everyone has unique needs and inhabit different bodies, which inform their experiences in our world. Whether you are struggling with relationships or major life events, she will support you to work through troubling emotions and develop strategies to cope. In a therapeutic alliance, Brooke will stand beside you to recognize your strengths and achieve your goals.

Specialization Areas

Master of Social Work

  • Parenting
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Complex Trauma and PTSD
  • Sexual violence and Abuse
  • Grief and Loss
  • Pregnancy Loss and Abortion
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Sexual and Romantic Relationships
  • Family Relationships
  • Cultural/Ethnic/Racial Identities
  • Low Mood and Anxiety/Worry
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Oppression
  • Coping with a Medical Diagnosis (self, child, family)
  • Chronic Illness and Pain

Treatment Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma Focused Approaches
  • Mindfulness
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Polyvagal Influenced Approaches
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

Fun Facts

Pisces Posse

  • Can’t sing but loves karaoke
  • Can back squat her own body weight
  • Dance mom of 2 and soccer mom of 1
  • Has a 17-year-old cat named Toots

Annie Su

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

As a psychotherapist, Annie’s primary goal is to establish a secure and nurturing environment where she can compassionately assist her clients. Her extensive experience with clients spanning different ages and cultures has allowed her to deepen her comprehension of the intricate and distinct nature of each person.
Having grown up as the daughter of Asian immigrants, Annie approaches her work from an anti-oppressive and culturally-sensitive perspective, striving to honour and explore the multifaceted aspects of her clients’ lives. If you’re in search of a therapist who embodies collaboration, compassion, and expertise to accompany you on your mental health journey, Annie is an excellent choice.

Specialization Areas

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Treatment Approach

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Fun Facts

Virgo Vanguard

  • Has a dog named Mochi
  • Enjoys hot yoga
  • Has an unhealthy obsession with ice cream
  • Is scared of birds

Yasmine El-Garhy

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Yasmine offers a safe and judgment-free space for clients to find support, healing, and improved quality of life. Her experiences living in different multicultural cities has helped enhance her insight into the lives of others. Yasmine uses her bio-psycho-social lens to gather essential information from her clients, which then helps her create effective and individualized treatment plans. 

By exploring the past and targeting the root causes of present-day struggles, Yasmine is able to help her clients make transformative changes through her guidance. Whether it’s with her humour and charm, or her strength as a psychotherapist, Yasmine can bring light and positivity to your world.

Specialization Areas

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (Graduating Soon)

  • Addiction
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Career Guidance
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss

Treatment Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Humanistic
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Fun Facts

Libra League

  • Does kickboxing
  • Loves cooking
  • Is from Egypt
  • Enjoys acting and performing in theater

Stephanie M.

Cuddle Therapist

Stephanie’s passion has always been connecting with others and healing them on an emotional and spiritual level. As a cuddle therapist she is committed to helping her clients heal and grow through talk and touch. With her warmth and natural ability to create a relaxed and judgment-free space, Stephanie is able to create the perfect therapeutic environment for cuddle therapy.
For those of us that are lacking attention, touch, or are struggling with mental health, cuddles with Stephanie can heal on many levels. With her mastery of the art of affection and her ability to brighten any room she’s in, Stephanie is an exemplary cuddle therapist.

Specialization Areas

Has a PhD in Cuddle Science

Treatment Approach

Giving heckin’ good cuddles 

Fun Facts

Team Taurus

  • Enjoys painting on large canvases

  • Is a skilled pool player
  • Loves roller skating
  • Can recreate sound effects 

Cassidy B.

Cuddle Therapist

Cassidy is a deeply empathetic nurturer who strives to heal her clients at their core. She uses an anti-oppressive lens and is dedicated to ensuring that each client feels seen, safe, and comfortable with unconditional positive regard. Cassidy became a cuddle therapist to help quench our touch-starved society and fulfill this science-backed fundamental need.
By using safe, platonic, and consensual affection, Cassidy fosters a hybrid environment that allows her clients to feel both vulnerable and secure. If you’re on a healing journey and wish to restore trust and esteem through the compassionate touch of aprofessional, then Cassidy is the perfect cuddle therapist for you.

Specialization Areas

Making you feel warm and fuzzy both inside and out

Treatment Approach

Giving epic cuddles 

Fun Facts

Cancer Crew

  • Cannot get a good night’s sleep without her teddy bear

  • Can read a birth chart
  • Has had not only dogs and cats as pets, but also a snake and a hedgehog
  • She is at peak happiness when reading on a beach

Hinnah Khan

Client Experience Adviser

As a healthcare professional, Hinnah uses her experience working in hospitals, clinics, and a variety of support groups in order to guide operations at Hatch-Me. Hinnah provides valuable insights from both a medical and community-based lens in order to ensure that clients receive ethical, effective, and high-quality services.
With a passion for improving the future of health care, Hinnah deconstructs the stigma around mental health and helps foster a client-focused narrative. Through her guidance, Hinnah cultivates Hatch-Me’s growth and mission to help all experience life beyond the shell.

Specialization Areas

Currently Pursuing Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada

  • Medical & Psychiatric Knowledge
  • Community Guidelines & Standards of Practice
  • Health Content

Treatment Approach

Spreading knowledge and advocacy faster than a Karen asking for a supervisor 

Fun Facts

Libra League

  • Enjoys writing comedies
  • Didn’t know a parrot was a bird
  • Is a huge tennis fan
  • Her Spotify Wrapped ranges from Jack Harlow to Urdu Qawalli

Kevin Kameoka

Office Administrator

Kevin’s organization skills and determination are essential for keeping Hatch-Me in harmony. He works alongside Shani to ensure that the team of Psychotherapists, Social Workers, and Cuddle Therapists has everything it needs.
Kevin’s high-functioning autism helps him bring exemplary organization skills and a unique perspective to Hatch-Me. Whether it’s helping with website design or keeping operations running smoothly, Kevin is an integral part of our team.

Specialization Areas

Game Development & Design Degree

Treatment Approach

An organized office is a happy office 

Fun Facts

Gemini Gang

  • Is one of Canada’s top PUMP IT UP players
  • Has a fraternal twin brother
  • Can do a backflip and other acrobatic stunts
  • Enjoys rock climbing and bouldering
Gillian F.
Gillian F.
2023-07-12
I am grateful to have had Shani be a resource and support during a difficult transition in my life. I had enough self-awareness to google 'therapy' and Hatch-Me came up. It was the reviews that led me to finally submit a request to connect with someone, and I met Shani. I understand why he encourages his patients, once we are in a better headspace, to share our experiences here in order to potentially attract other souls searching for support. There is no pressure, but an understanding of how reviews drive awareness - I am here for it. If you are looking for some guidance, support, or a path to a better headspace, I encourage you to check HM out and meet with anyone on the team. Shani - you are an angel. You provided appropriate therapeutic support and relevant guidance to me during a dark time in my life. Your dedication is unparalleled. You are so accommodating, work around my timings, when I'm late, hungry or when I am in a situation where I need a call or text - you do your best to be there, and you are. It tells me that you actually care about me, my wellbeing, and you want to see me thrive. I hope I am fortunate enough to know you forever. I can assure you I will continue to visit HM whenever I need to kick my negative thoughts in the 'behind'and focus on budling the life I know I deserve because, I Love myself enough to try a little more each day. Thank you for that. From my experience, Shani is patient, but he will also confront your thought patterns when needed. He will support you with reassurance and also challenge you to move outside of a comfort zone. He will be clear and forthright about what one needs to do (unique to them) for overall health and wellbeing. If you care and love yourself enough to want to make some positive changes in your headspace, I encourage you to make an appointment. I can assure you, you won't regret it. Thank you again Hatch-Me and Thank you always Shani. Love, an exposed Gill.
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【Gaalaxy】 】
2023-07-06
Best psychologists and counselors.
Hippo Potamus
Hippo Potamus
2023-06-11
The best therapists around. My entire family has felt heard and supported. Shani is the best therapist/guide we’ve ever had. Other therapist are full of themselves and the advice they give is right off of google. Shani is direct and the way he breaks concepts down is just brilliant. We found our therapist for life.
AP
AP
2023-06-03
Shani's incredible! He's very patient and understanding.
R L
R L
2023-04-20
Very helpful and is very patient when things aren't going as smooth as they should be. Been a long time coming and I'm glad I started.
susan summers
susan summers
2023-04-13
Excellent service, and such a great staff. Very warm and welcoming environment and really made me comfortable and provided me with a safe space to be vulnerable
Zonaira Sarwar
Zonaira Sarwar
2023-04-09
Extremely professional, empathetic , and caring therapist!!!
Dabeer Hassan
Dabeer Hassan
2023-03-15
Love the people good vibe easy to approach and understand
Pamela Roy
Pamela Roy
2023-03-01
When you’re in a big city, it’s hard to find services that are incredibly professional, custom tailored to your needs AND leave you feeling hopeful. Hatch-Me’s approach to their services are heart-centred and personable, with exceptionally prompt and clear communication. Cassidy is a gem. Walk in with some trepidation and walk out feeling so very loved and cared for. My first ever cuddle session healed layers of my heart, gave me space to speak my truth about past hurt, and was welcomed by a compassionate and empathetic soul who gave me the confidence to continue healing myself. I am deeply grateful, thank you.

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