Suzanne Bonneau is a Licensed School Psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting students, families, and school teams through collaborative, strengths-based, and evidence-informed practices. Suzanne has extensive experience working in public school settings where she has provided comprehensive psycho-educational, behavioural, and social-emotional assessments, as well as consultation and intervention planning for diverse learners.

Throughout her career, Suzanne has worked closely with educators, families, and community agencies to support student success across a wide range of educational and mental health needs. She is passionate about collaborative problem-solving and building capacity within school communities through consultation, professional development, and practical, student-centered support. Her work emphasizes clear communication, thoughtful assessment, and individualized recommendations that help students thrive both academically and emotionally. Suzanne is particularly interested in supporting inclusive learning environments, early intervention, and evidence-based approaches that promote resilience and well-being in children and adolescents.

Outside of her professional life, Suzanne is an avid traveller who lives for adventure and discovering new places, peoples, and cultures both near and far.

Suzanne practices under the supervision of a North Star Licensed Psychologist.

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Keli Johnston has a long, credentialed history in the study of child development and personal growth. Having completed formal studies as a Registered Professional Counsellor, Keli is deeply committed to supporting parents in the understanding of themselves and their children, and to supporting older adolescents, young adults, and others in understanding themselves. Please note, Keli does not see children under the age of 16 but she’d be more than happy to provide parental support for those parents who are seeking counselling for children under the age of 16. She has been a career student of Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Daniel Seigel, and Dr. Gabor Mate for years, and is also trained in Byron Katie’s inquiry process and Mark Wolynn’s Family Constellations work. Additionally, Keli has been a senior team member for Gila Golub, world-renowned counselor and personal growth specialist, since 2010. Keli’s focus is to have each of her parent clients connect with their own instinctual knowing that, even on their worst day, they are their best bet for their child – an inner knowing that there is something they can give their child that no one else can. Keli believes that when parents can understand their child developmentally, they are beautifully positioned to optimally support their child’s growth. She knows that when parents and caregivers are able to really see the child in front of them, and, can commit to growing themselves in order to grow the child, everyone thrives in living their best life.

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Dr. Tim Johnston brings with him a wide range of experiences working with young people and their families across hospital, community mental health, early assessment/intervention, and school board settings.

Tim offers counseling/therapy services to children and adolescents experiencing a variety of social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, as well as works with parents to support improved outcomes for children. Tim’s approach to support is informed by current research and is tailored to each individual’s needs and preferences. He cherishes involvement of parents as well as other family/community members (where appropriate) in the process of working with children. Tim is known for his warm, accepting nature and approachable style that has children and parents alike feeling at ease, paving the way to sharing their feelings, concerns, and experiences.

Tim also provides psycho-educational/ psychological assessment services to young people with known or suspected intellectual, academic, social, emotional, and/or behavioural difficulties. His formal training as a secondary school teacher has equipped him with the skills to translate assessment findings into practical and effective recommendations for school-based interventions.

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Nicholas is completing his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology. He has extensive training and experience in psycho-educational, psycho-diagnostic, and medical-legal evaluations and assessments. Nicholas also has a history working as a teaching assistant in cognitive and intellectual assessment courses. Guided by his background in research at a top tier university, Nicholas has developed a passion for the implementation of evidence-based interventions. His work has ranged from private practice to community mental health settings, where he has had the opportunity to serve a diverse range of client populations. Nicholas brings a warm, compassionate, and strength-based approach to his work which allows children and families to feel comfortable in the assessment environment. Nicholas practices under the supervision of a North Star Psychologist.

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David has been studying and teaching about parenting for over 30 years as a Speech Language Pathologist and Autism Consultant and has been practicing with his own children for more than 25 years. Mr. Loyst noticed that the common behaviourist parenting techniques of consequences and time-outs (that he initially advocated!!) did not work for the children he worked with or for his family. Instead they seemed to cause an increase in anxiety and stress, and a breaking down of relationships, ultimately leading to a shutting down of their social/emotional development. These observations led Mr. Loyst to the study of developmental attachment parenting and the implications for educational environments.

Mr. Loyst also noticed that he didn’t always implement what he intended. He would catch himself doing or saying something to his children, his partner, or his employees that he knew was not right. He was inspired by his own challenges to learn about the workings of the mind and how to care for himself so that he could truly lead and care for his family and business. Over the past 2 decades, David has become a senior team member of the Work of Gila Golub and supported hundreds of clients to transform their personal challenges to create peaceful, loving relationships with their families and effortless abundance in their careers.

Mr. Loyst is the Co-Director of The North Star Developmental Clinic alongside Dr Vanessa Lapointe.

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Jennifer Nordahl is passionate about supporting children and families in understanding each child’s unique strengths, needs, and potential. She values working collaboratively with families and other important people in a child’s life to develop a meaningful and well-rounded understanding of the child and to support their continued growth and well-being.

Jennifer holds a Master of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology and has experience providing psychoeducational assessment to children and adolescents with a wide range of learning and developmental profiles. She approaches assessment with warmth, curiosity, and a strengths-based perspective, with the goal of helping families better understand not only where a child may be experiencing challenges, but also the strengths and capacities that can be drawn upon to support them.

Jennifer is particularly passionate about making assessment findings understandable, useful, and relevant to everyday life. She believes that a thoughtful assessment can provide families with greater clarity about how a child learns, processes information, and experiences the world, while helping to identify practical ways of supporting their development. Jennifer also enjoys sharing knowledge with others and has presented professional development workshops for colleagues and other professionals.

Outside of her professional life, Jennifer can often be found hiking, paddleboarding, reading, or revisiting episodes of Seinfeld.

Jennifer practices under the supervision of a North Star psychologist.

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