Meet Our Incredible Team

These are the people that help make New Leaf a success!

CATHY GRANT

Co-Director / Counselor / Co-facilitator

Cathy has worked with the New Leaf Program for 17 years and developed and co-facilitated a previous pilot program called “Parenting with Purpose” for clients of New Leaf.

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Paula Gerrior

Co-facilitator

Paula Gerrior has worked in the helping profession for 20 years bringing with her knowledge and skills from working with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Suicide and Crisis Project, Pictou County Helpline, and Tearmann Society.

HARVEY BATE

Co-Director / CMC Coordinator / Co-facilitator

Harvey Graduated from St. Thomas University with a BA in Psychology. He began his career working with youth at the Adolescent Assessment Center. After that he became a Casework Supervisor for Child welfare.

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Paula Gerrior

Co-facilitator

Justyn graduated from Saint Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology. With past experience in support work, recreation, and research, Justyn has experience facilitating and managing successful group programs. Justyn spent his time in academia researching domestic and sexual violence and has begun using the skills he’s developed during his education to co-facilitate group. Justyn will also be assisting in the delivery of the Changing Male Coversations (CMC) program alongside Harvey Bate.