Mission
Our role is to collaborate with our clients as they establish goals that facilitate personal & community growth.
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My clients leave my office feeling understood, respected, empowered, hopeful & challenged to make changes that will bring healing and restoration in their lives. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, suicide, relational conflicts or lacking “spark” in your marriage, I can help you.
WELCOME TO USHINDI (UCCS)

 

Ushindi is a Swahili word which means “to overcome” or “recovery from a challenging situation” . Ushindi, offers Couple, Teen, Marriage & Family, Individual, Grief and Trauma, Intercultural and Cross-cultural Counselling. Our Counselling and Psychotherapy services are available in both English and Swahili. UCCS goal is to collaborate with our clients in a safe and confidential environment in order to bring about personal and community growth. UCCS is a safe place for our clients to explore ways of coping and recovering from a crisis.


Are you eligible for free counselling with us?

You might be eligible for funding with us through the following services providers:

MANITOBA COMPENSATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME

If you are going through emotional pain/trauma as a result of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse committed against you, you might be eligible for funding from Manitoba Compensation for Victims of Crime. You might also be eligible for counselling services if you were a witness of the abuse committed towards someone else. Please contact Susan at (204) 770-5381 to receive an application form.

The crime must be reported to the police and you will receive incident #. Please bring your incident # with you on your first appointment.


WINNIPEG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

I am currently providing counselling services to Immigrant and Refugee families who are involved with Winnipeg Child and Family Services. My role is to provide emotional support through counselling to families and individuals of Winnipeg Child and Family Services. Our services are available in both Swahili and in English.  Contact Susan at (204) 770-5381 for more information about these resources.

MANITOBA SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM:“The Peaceful Village Project”

'The Manitoba School Improvement Program' provides funding for counselling to Immigrant and Refugee students and their families of Gordon Bell High School, Hugh John MacDonald Junior High School and other inner-city schools. To be eligible for free counselling services you must be a member of “The Peaceful Village Program”. Please contact their office at (204) 949-1856, 201- 357 Bannatyne Ave, to inquire more about membership.

WEST REGION CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

I am currently providing counselling services to First Nation families and Individuals clients of West Region Child and Family Services. My role is to provide emotional support through counselling to families and individuals of West Region Child and Family Services.  Please contact Susan at (204) 770-5381 for more information about these resources.



Professional Member: American Counseling AssociationTheravive Counselor

Family Therapist Winnipeg MB