Our Founding Staff:
Parris Winsor – MPCC, CPCA
Parris Winsor is a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling belonging to the Canadian Professional Counselors Association. She is known for her ability to create an environment that is comforting and safe, with her compassionate and understanding approach. She has a way of helping people to get in touch with deep feelings which is imperative to the healing process. She is skilled in trauma, grief, relationship and addiction counselling, and teaches many other necessary life skills, which she facilitates through workshops and groups. Parris has a passion for wellness, especially in physical and spiritual which she practices with the clients in daily morning yoga and meditation. She has knowledge in nutrition and alternative health therapies. Parris has been in recovery since 1995 herself and has worked with others through the twelve steps over this time.
Darren Gulka – RPN, BHSc.(N), NNPBC, BCCN&M
Darren has spent over 25 years gaining a diverse background in Mental Health & Substance Use. He began his psychiatric nursing career after receiving his diploma through Douglas College in 1995 and has since worked in numerous capacities which has included psychiatry, emergency services, education, case management, and clinical leadership. He received a conflict management certificate from the University of Calgary, that enabled him to serve as a court appointed Mediator for the City of Calgary, and later went on to complete his Bachelor of Health Science. As a life long learner, Darren continues to stay current in his knowledge through ongoing courses and conferences through UBC and the BC Centre on Substance Use.
Darren is skilled in crisis intervention, comprehensive assessments, counselling, medication management, and group facilitation. He always brings his passion for recovery and helping others experience the benefits of sobriety, while using a level of warmth, empathy, and respect he has gained throughout his own journey of recovery that began in 1991. When not working, Darren enjoys painting, boating, skiing and has an everlasting desire to nurture his musical interests.
