Meet Our Counselling Team
Audacity Health offers reflective, client-centred counselling for people seeking clarity, growth, and meaningful change.
We believe transformation begins when you have the audacity to understand yourself with honesty, compassion, and curiosity.
Book a Complimentary ConsultationOur Practitioners, Our Approach:
Our clinicians and philosophical counsellors support clients through thoughtful, evidence-informed, and deeply human conversations. We meet you where you are and move at your pace.
Tatiana Zdyb, PhD.
I have a Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences with a specialization in Health Promotion from the University of Western Ontario as well as a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Adler University. As a Clinical Philosopher I am dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward greater well-being, clarity, and personal growth. With a deep understanding of human nature, I integrate scientific knowledge with philosophical wisdom to help you explore life's profound questions and navigate complex challenges.
My approach is compassionate, reflective, and tailored to your unique experiences. Whether you're seeking to find meaning, confront existential concerns, make difficult decisions, or simply gain new perspectives, I provide a safe and supportive space for deep dialogue and self-discovery.
Through philosophical counselling, we can explore your values, beliefs, and purpose, empowering you to lead a more authentic, balanced, and fulfilled life. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration and holistic wellness, I invite you to connect with me. Together, we can uncover insights that inspire growth and resilience. Let's explore life's questions together.
Carac Allison, MEd.
Carac Allison is a coach and mentor who works with artists, from painters to writers. He's a former theater reviewer and author of Dark Digital Sky. He's spent 25 years balancing a day-job while following his passion for creating stories—the reality for most creative people. Learn how to keep the fire burning in you, get the support you deserve, and finish what you start. Carac is currently completing his Integral Coaching certification.
David Ian Giffen, BTh, MDiv.
David is known for helping individuals find stability in the middle of chaos.
- Mental Health Crisis Response
- Addiction Recovery Support
- Community-based Mental Health Care
Michael Wagenman, PhD.
Michael is prepared to compassionately welcome you into a safe space for acknowledging your present reality, moving towards healing, and engaging in deep discernment. Michael primarily works with university/college students/young adults and established professionals facing burnout, anyone rebuilding in the aftermath of spiritual/religious trauma or faith deconstruction, and those wanting to ask “the big life questions” (of meaning and purpose) at an existential level.
His approach is client-centred, somatic-informed, research-based, and holistic/integrated across a range of clinical modalities. Michael also leads intensive retreats across Canada – reach out for more information on upcoming retreats and/or to be added to the waiting list.
Prior to joining Audacity Health, Michael was chaplain at Western University and Executive Director of a southwestern Ontario non-profit for 20 years. He is Senior Research Fellow at Cambridge University, UK. He is a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals and Somatic Experiencing International.
- Spiritual Direction
- Certified Hypnotherapist
- Somatic Experiencing