OUR TEAM
Distinctions of Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy that is intended to help people improve and maintain their mental health and well-being. An RP works with individuals, couples, and families in individual and group settings.
Psychotherapy occurs when the RP and client enter into a psychotherapeutic relationship where both work together to bring about positive change in the client’s thinking, feeling, behavior, and social functioning. Individuals usually seek psychotherapy when they have thoughts, feelings, moods, and behaviors that are adversely affecting their day-to-day lives, relationships, and the ability to enjoy life.
There is a beginning, a middle, and an end to psychotherapy.
Pastoral Counselling
Meet Our Team!

Sue Sokol
Executive Director, B.R.E., M.Div.Check out our staff bios to see what part we play in the NLC team.

Margarete Overend
Executive Assistant / Office Administrator
Lynn Middleton-Vanderveen
Fundraising & Donor Engagement Manager
Jane Masenda
Administrative Assistant
Carli Jones
Administrative Assistant
Beth Eastman
Communications Coordinator
Carolina Bartholomew
Counsellor, PGCert, MTS
Myung Joo Ok
Counsellor, BA., MDiv.
Lucio DiTeodoro
Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.)
Sneha Reddy
Registered Psychotherapist
Naomi Reimer
Counsellor, Dip. Counselling Psych, OAMHP
Fabio Frigolè
Counselor- SSW, RSSW, Pastoral CounsellingBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ken Klassen, Board Chair
Professor of Operations Management, Goodman School of Business at Brock University, Ken joined the Niagara Life Centre Board in 2011 and has served for over 10 years. A keen detail person, he has been instrumental in fine tuning both our financials and policies.
Jonathan Brouwer
Jonathan is a Certified Financial Planner with IG Wealth Management and joined the NLC board in 2022. He attended Heritage Christian School in Jordan Station and is currently a member of Vineland Free Reformed Church. Jonathan has previous board experience and enjoys organizing fundraising events. He brings financial expertise to the NLC board.
Sheryl Bruggeling
Sheryl joined the NLC Board of Directors in 2025, bringing valuable experience and a thoughtful perspective to the organization. Her involvement aligns with NLC’s ongoing commitment to impactful leadership and continued growth.