Our Counselling Team


Watkins Counselling & Wellness

Our Team

Joe-Ann Watkins, Registered Psychotherapist and Founder of Watkins Counselling & Wellness, based in Smiths Falls, Ontario.

Joe-Ann Watkins

Joe-Ann founded Watkins Counselling & Wellness with the intention of building a practice rooted in compassion, emotional safety, and meaningful therapeutic work. Drawing on attachment-informed approaches, she supports individuals, couples, and families in understanding their emotional patterns, strengthening relationships, and navigating life’s challenges with greater confidence.

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Registered Psychotherapist-Founder
Kassandra Smalley- Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)- Associate Psychotherapist at Watkins Counselling & Wellness Based in Richmond Hill.

Kassandra Smalley

Kassandra Smalley works with individuals and families across the lifespan. She has a particular focus on autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and maternal mental health. Kassandra supports teens and adults by meeting them where they are at and helping them build insight, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and stability.

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 Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)- Associate Psychotherapist
Nicola Wolters- Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with reddish-brown hair, smiling and wearing a black top, standing against a neutral background. 
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)- Associate Psychotherapist

Nicola Wolters

Nicola works with individuals, couples, and caregivers navigating life transitions, stress, and relational challenges, including marital and premarital concerns. She offers a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and reconnect with themselves at their own pace, building insight, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies to feel more grounded and empowered.

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