Counselling & Coaching
Hendrike Isert Bender MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Hendrike is a registered Social Worker with 20+ years of therapeutic experience. She is a wife and mother of 4 children and has a passion for the complexity of life.
As a therapist she cares about the wellbeing of the whole family and therefore offers counselling and support to individuals of all ages, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors.
Hendrike has a special interest in maternal mental health and training in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She hopes to support, guide and skillfully find the appropriate therapeutic approach to address the emotional challenges of parenthood. She is deeply aware that not every woman who wants to become a mother will do so with ease. This stage in life can hold much pain and loss. Hendrike wants to hold space for families experiencing infertility, pregnancy or infant loss.
As a client centered therapist she uses a variety of evidence based frameworks and will work with finding the best approach for each client. Hendrike offers cognitive, behavioural, spiritual and mindfulness strategies for many of the presenting concerns.
She offers individual and couples therapy as well as psycho-educational and therapeutic groups.
Hendrike has a Masters in Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Jessica Hagen, Certified Whole Life Coach
I believe that listening with presence is the greatest gift we can give someone. Throughout my life, I have been drawn to hearing people’s stories and learning through different forms of connection. My professional journey is a story of positive personal growth, determination and resilience in the face of challenge and diversity. For over 20 years I have been building my coaching toolkit with a healthy balance of professional experience, intense personal development initiatives and humbling life events. I am a firm believer that everyone has the tools and courage to embrace their life challenges and move forward with positivity. My goal is to help you find that strength.
Education & Experience:
Access Bars Practitioners Course - Access Consciousness
3 day Body Process Class - Access Consciousness
Customer Care Lead - The WOMB Woodstock
Certified Life Coach - Level 1 & 2
Hoffman Quadrinity Process
Joe Dispenza – Intensive , Progressive and Advanced Workshops
General Manager - Retirement Residence -7 years
Isabella Fawcett, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
“Hi there, I’m Izzy and I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) here at The WOMB! I am also a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a friend and a member of your community. There are so many layers to who we are and as a new or seasoned parent, it can be difficult to find balance in juggling all these pieces, expectations and to-do lists. It can be so overwhelming and at times, isolating.
I want you to know that you are not alone and that I would be honoured to support you. My approach to therapy is centred around the client’s experience and I strive to integrate authentic and genuine connection, humour and safety into the therapeutic space.
Our work together might be scary, uncomfortable, difficult and exhausting, and it also might be liberating, empowering, comforting and exactly what you need. I will encourage reflection and exploration of narratives, beliefs or patterns that may no longer serve you while highlighting your strengths and introducing practical skills to find clarity and promote change. I am going to meet you where you are, and help you walk through the ‘big’ and ‘little’ things that are keeping you stuck.
Pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, relationships, work… life (!) doesn’t have to feel so unmanageable. Sometimes all we need is someone to see us exactly as we deserve to be seen, to help the pieces fall into place and for us to feel we can breathe again. I can be that person for you, and I can’t wait to hear from you soon.