AVora Wellbeing Care Coordinator
Addiction & Recovery Support, Career Support & Vocational Counselling, Eldercare Support, Emotional & Mental Health Support, Gender Affirming Care, Grief & Loss Support, Life Transitioning Counselling, Relationships & Family Counselling, Specialized Assessments, Trauma Support, Women's Mental Health
Mr. Michel Arsenault
MSW, RSW, Chief Operating Officer
Ottawa, ON / Montréal, QC — Virtual Wellness Check-In (EN & FR)
With extensive experience supporting individuals, leaders, and organizations, he has dedicated much of his career to helping workplaces navigate difference with respect, strengthen inclusion, and build psychologically safer environments where people feel valued and able to thrive. His work has focused on guiding organizations through complex workplace challenges, crisis situations, and periods of significant change, with particular attention to helping people remain grounded, connected, and resilient.
Fully bilingual in English and French, he has worked across diverse workplaces in Canada and internationally, providing trauma-informed support for workplace stress, conflict, critical incidents, organizational disruption, and the emotional impact of change. He also brings a special focus to supporting the 2SLGBTQAI+ community, helping individuals, leaders, and teams foster understanding, inclusion, belonging, and respectful dialogue in both personal and professional settings.
His expertise includes workplace mental health, psychological safety, trauma response, resilience-building, and helping individuals and teams regain confidence, stability, and effectiveness during difficult periods. Known for a calm, strategic, and compassionate approach, he helps people and organizations move forward with greater clarity, inclusion, and sustainable wellbeing.
Avec une solide expérience auprès des individus, des leaders et des organisations, il aide les entreprises à gérer les différences, renforcer l’inclusion et créer des environnements psychologiquement sûrs où chacun se sent valorisé et peut s’épanouir. Il accompagne les organisations lors de crises, de changements importants et de situations complexes, en soutenant les équipes pour rester stables, connectées et résilientes.
Bilingue anglais-français, il intervient au Canada et à l’international, offrant un soutien sensible aux traumatismes liés au stress, aux conflits, aux incidents critiques et aux changements organisationnels. Il accompagne particulièrement la communauté 2SLGBTQAI+, en favorisant compréhension, inclusion et dialogue respectueux.
Son expertise couvre la santé mentale au travail, la sécurité psychologique, la résilience et la reprise de confiance et d’efficacité lors de périodes difficiles. Reconnu pour son approche calme, stratégique et bienveillante, il aide les individus et les organisations à progresser avec clarté, inclusion et bien-être durable.
Ms. Barbara Veder
MSW, RSW, Chief Executive Officer
Addiction & Recovery Support, Calgary, AB — Virtual Wellness Check-In, Career Support & Vocational Counselling, Emotional & Mental Health Support, Relationships & Family Counselling, Toronto, ON — In-Person Wellness Check-In, Women's Mental Health
Barb is an ardent advocate for fostering a positive workplace culture, emphasizing inclusivity, resilience, and leadership development. Her dedication in empowering organizations with tools and strategies for successful businesses and resilient work cultures is evident.
Shana Cherry
MA, RCC, CCC
Vancouver, BC — In-Person Wellness Check-In
Registered Clinical Counsellor with over 30 years of experience in crisis response, mental health, and substance use support. She provides crisis response services across British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia.
Our Journey Begins
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AVora Wellbeing started from a shared vision to create a welcoming space focused on your wellness. Our team came together with a passion for providing a holistic, patient-centered approach, making sure you feel heard and supported every step of the way.