Contact us: 204-881-8317 | 305F Madison Street, Winnipeg (Polopark area) | Email: alignedfocus@outlook.com
Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma & Relationship Challenges in Winnipeg
Compassionate counselling for children, teens, adults, couples, and families seeking, clarity, balance and emotional wellbeing.
You Don’t Have To Carry It Alone
Life can feel overwhelming at times. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, or simply feeling stuck, therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore what you're experiencing and begin moving toward meaningful change.
At Aligned Focus Therapy, we believe healing happens through connection, understanding, and compassionate support tailored to your unique needs.
Individual Therapy
Couples & Family
Child & Adolescents
Stress / Anxiety
Trauma / PTSD
Grief / Loss
You May Be Experiencing…
Constant worry or racing thoughts, Panic attacks or overwhelming anxiety
Stress and burnout
Low mood, loss of motivation and sleep difficulty
Trauma or difficult life experiences
Relationship challenges
Grief and loss
Parenting difficulties
Life transitions
Low self-esteem or body image concerns
Emotional overwhelm
Difficulty coping with everyday life
Whatever brings you here, you don't have to navigate it alone.
Our Philosophy
“Like Clay on the wheel, We are always becoming.”
We believe people are not defined by their struggles, diagnoses, or difficult experiences. Growth is an ongoing process. Therapy offers an opportunity to better understand yourself, strengthen resilience, and create lasting change aligned with your values and goals.
Compassionate & Tailored Treatment services
Your Licensed Therapists
Mary Ajayi
MA. CPsych., BA. (Hons.) Psych. Registered Psychotherapist (C.C.C.) | EMDR-Trained
Gertrude Ngengetereze
MSW, BSW, RSW, CCTP Registered Clinical Social Worker | EMDR-Trained
Offering counselling in English, French, and several African dialects
Why Choose Us?
-Trauma-informed care
-Client-centered Approach
-EMDR-trained clinicians
-Child, youth, adult, couples, and family therapy
-Culturally responsive and inclusive practice
-Virtual and in-person options
-Warm, collaborative approach
-Evidence-based treatment (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, Emotion-focus therapy, IFS, Gottman, Systemic family therapy)
Support That Grows With You
We believe that no two people experience life in the same way. Culture, identity, family, relationships, community, faith, life experiences, and socioeconomic realities all influence how we understand ourselves and navigate challenges.
Our approach honours these experiences and recognizes the strengths you already carry. Together, we create a therapeutic space that is respectful, collaborative, and responsive to your unique journey.
Starting Therapy
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Your journey begins with a supportive consultation where we explore your concerns, goals, and what brings you to therapy. This is an opportunity to ask questions, share your experiences, and determine whether our approach feels right for you.
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You’ll connect with a therapist who aligns with your needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals.
Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an important part of healing. We create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and emotionally safe at your own pace.
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Together through a bio-psychosocial lens, we identify patterns, emotional challenges, stressors, and strengths to create a therapy plan tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and goals.
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Sessions focus on developing practical coping strategies, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthier ways of managing anxiety, stress, trauma, or relationship challenges.
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Achieving your goal(s) is not linear. As therapy progresses, we focus on strengthening resilience, maintaining progress, reinforcing healthy coping tools, and helping you move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and emotional balance.
Let’s Start With a Conversation
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Whether you're seeking support for yourself, your relationship, your child, or your family, we're here to help you explore your options and find the right path forward.
“You don't have to carry it all alone.”
Get In Touch
If you are ready to take the next step, feel free to complete the form with a few details about your needs. Your message will be reviewed and a response will be provided within 48 hours.
In-person & remote options
We are conveniently located in Winnipeg (Polopark area), 305F Madison Street, Winnipeg, MB
Get started today.
Currently accepting new patient!
Land Acknowledgements
We acknowledge that we are on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
We recognize the deep history and enduring presence of Indigenous peoples in this region and commit to honoring their contributions, cultures, and ongoing relationships with these lands and waters.
Let this acknowledgment serve as a step toward reconciliation and a reminder of our shared responsibility to foster respect and understanding.
Contact us: 204-881-8317 | 305F Madison Street, Winnipeg (Polopark area) | Email: alignedfocus@outlook.com