Our Counselling Team


Watkins Counselling & Wellness

Our Team

Joe-Ann Watkins, Registered Psychotherapist, with long brown hair and green eyes, smiling, wearing a black turtleneck, standing against a plain light background.

Joe-Ann Watkins

Joe-Ann founded Watkins Counselling & Wellness with the intention of building a practice rooted in compassion, emotional safety, and meaningful therapeutic work. Drawing on attachment-informed approaches, she supports individuals, couples, and families in understanding their emotional patterns, strengthening relationships, and navigating life’s challenges with greater confidence.

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Registered Psychotherapist-Founder
Kassandra Smalley- Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)- Associate Psychotherapist at Watkins Counselling & Wellness Based in Richmond Hill.

Kassandra Smalley

 Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)- Associate Psychotherapist

Kassandra Smalley works with individuals and families across the lifespan. She has a particular focus on autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and maternal mental health. Kassandra supports teens and adults by meeting them where they are at and helping them build insight, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and stability.

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Yas Farokhnejad RP Qualifying providing virtual therapy in Ontario through Watkins Counselling & Wellness 
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)- Associate Psychotherapist

Yas Farokhnejad

Yas works with individuals navigating emotional overwhelm, sexual health, relationship challenges, life transitions, and recovery following motor vehicle accidents. She offers a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, build practical coping strategies, and feel more grounded and empowered in their daily lives.

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