Meet Venita
Registered Social Service Worker & Counsellor | Founder of Through The Grey
I created Through The Grey because I believe support should feel human. You don’t need to have everything figured out before asking for help.
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As a Registered Social Service Worker, I provide trauma-informed counselling and support for people navigating anxiety, difficult experiences, life transitions, relationships, self-worth, emotional overwhelm, and the everyday challenges that can leave us feeling stuck.
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My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative. Together, we can make sense of what you’re experiencing, recognize patterns, build coping and emotional-regulation skills, strengthen boundaries, and find strategies that actually work in your everyday life.
I’m not here to tell you how to live your life. I’m here to meet you where you are and help you find your way through the grey.
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There is space for you here, exactly as you are.
My Experience & Training
Education
I am a Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW) and graduate of the Social Service Worker program at Georgian College, where my education focused on counselling skills, mental health, human development, community support, advocacy, and working with individuals experiencing complex life challenges. I have also completed training in Mental Health First Aid, crisis response, and Teaching & Training Adults, and continue to expand my education in trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches. I am currently continuing my studies in Social Work at Lakehead University, building on my experience and education as I work toward my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW).
Professional Registration & Membership
I am a Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of the Ontario Social Service Worker Association (OSSWA). These professional affiliations reflect my commitment to ethical practice, professional accountability, and continued growth within the social service work profession.
Specialization
My practice focuses on trauma-informed counselling, mental health and emotional wellness, anxiety, self-worth, life transitions, relationships, and navigating difficult life experiences. I support individuals in understanding patterns, developing practical coping and emotional-regulation skills, strengthening boundaries, and moving forward in ways that feel realistic and meaningful to them.