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About 

Me

​Shanique Victoria Edwards is an Ontario-based Psychotherapist registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario (CRPO). She is a Mental Health Consultant with Black Mental Health Canada (BMHC) and she serves as a member of their national Circle of Leaders. Shanique is Director of Mental Health, Outreach and Strategy with Canadian Black Nurses Alliance (CBNA). She is also a Knowledge Translation Specialist at the Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health). She previously served on the steering committee for the Health Research Council for People of African Descent (HRCpad). Shanique completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto in Neuroscience and Psychology and holds a graduate degree from Tyndale University in Clinical Counselling.

 

She has worked over two decades in diverse clinical and administrative health roles. Shanique has spoken and conducted workshops and trainings on topics related to the neuropsychological impact of racial trauma, racial stress, anti-Black racism, mental health resilience, and the promotion of mental wellbeing and psychological safety in Black and marginalized communities.

 

She is also a certified Mental Health First Aid facilitator. Shanique frequently consults with organizations to identify ways to better support the mental wellbeing of their Black and racialized members, employees and clients. Shanique is frequently sought after to support organizational initiatives that advance representation, access, and belonging, as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion.

A passionate advocate for the diverse and unique mental health needs of racialized and underrepresented communities, she is dedicated to fostering mental wellness and resilience. Shanique walks alongside her clients through some of life’s most vulnerable moments, providing compassionate support and guidance on their healing journey.

Shanique Victoria

Current Leadership & Service Positions

Psychotherapist 

BSc. (Neuroscience & Psychology)

MDiv. (Clinical Counselling)

RP (Qualifying)

Director
Mental Health, Outreach & Strategy

Canadian Black Nurses Alliance

Mental Health Consultant & 
Knowledge Translation Specialist

Black Mental Health Canada

Knowledge Translation Specialist

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Public Speaker & Workshop Facilitator

Shanique Victoria Psychotherapy

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Meaningful 

Shanique Victoria is the Founder and CEO of the Eden Legacy Foundation (ELF).

ELF is a non-profit organization with a vision and mission of empowering the holistic wellbeing and mental wellness of underprivileged, underserved and racialized youth and young adults. ELF is focused on fostering a legacy of leadership and advancement through mentorship, educational opportunities and academic scholarship; and, community and civic engagement. 

 

Check back for mentorship and scholarship opportunities.

 

Subsidized psychotherapy may be available for those between the ages of 14 – 20 years old.

Please email hello@shaniquevictoria.com for more information.

 

Please note, space is limited.

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