Counselling that is grounded in attachment and holistic approaches that are trauma-informed and evidence-based. 


Supporting you with Registered Clinical Counselling & EMDR Therapy.

Colleen and Sandstone Counsellors offer Clinical Counselling and EMDR Therapy to support clients as they move through difficult times so they can cope and feel better by using evidence-based techniques and interventions.

We are pleased to welcome our newest member Suzannah Mills to our team. She will be joining us shortly so stay tuned for updates and her availability.

Colleen Franklin, MACP, RCC is a trauma-informed counsellor who works from an attachment-focused lens. She is a compassionate and empathetic person by nature who feels easy to talk to. Colleen works with individuals, couples, people returning to work, burnout, first responders and their family members.
“Life can be hard and past experiences can continue to influence how the present is experienced and felt. As we go through life we all experience times of hardship and struggle that impact us, how we feel about ourselves and view the world around us. It is not uncommon to experience stress, worry burnout, anxiety, disconnect and feelings of hopelessness in our lifetime. My goal is to support people to feel more balance and connection in their lives.”

Colleen Franklin, Founder of Sandstone Counselling.

The Touchstones of Our Practice

Trauma informed: Many individuals have been impacted by trauma. Mental and emotional unbalance can be related to this. Sandstone Counsellors are skilled in recognizing symptoms and responding effectively in a way that prioritizes safety and stablization.

Holistic: Holistic therapy considers your social, emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual aspects while promoting a deeper awareness of their interconnectedness.

Evidence-based: We adhere to theoretical and therapeutic practices that are grounded in research and are proven to be effective.

Attachment-based: Apart from integrating specific techniques, Attachment-based therapy is a way of being present with you, recognizing symptoms and responding effectively to support safety and stabilization.

Sandstone Counselling Specializes in Supporting Clients Experiencing Trauma, PTSD, Burnout & Return to Work Transitions

  • Acquired stress injury

  • Burnout

  • Compassion fatigue

  • Chronic Pain

  • Complex trauma

  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)

  • Foster Parent Support

Additional areas of expertise include:

  • Grief

  • Infidelity

  • Life Transitions

  • Neurodiversity

  • Parenting Children with Neurodiversity 

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

  • PTSD

  • Parenting support

  • Relationship and Marital Issues

  • Return to Work Support

  • Return to Work Planning

  • Self Esteem

  • Stress

  • Trauma

Getting started.

Change of any sort requires courage.

It’s important that clients seeking counselling get personalized support tailored to their needs.

Sandstone Counselling offers a free 15-minute consultation call to explore how Registered Clinical Counselling and EMDR can support the needs of the client.