Our Story

Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center (formerly Tina J. Smith & Associates Counselling & Psychotherapy) was founded by Tina J. Smith, a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. In 2011, she established her first practice, Tina J. Smith Counselling & Psychotherapy. Over time, she transitioned the practice to Tina J. Smith & Associates Counselling & Psychotherapy, which facilitated the development of new therapists and increased support for the community.

Meet Tina

Tina understands that no one is exempt from painful experiences, whether they stem from our own choices or the choices of others. Everyone has stories that can influence the path they walk, often only two stories away. Tina wants these stories to transform from feelings of shame and guilt into hope, helping others on their healing journeys. Through her own experiences with suffering and her healing process, she has developed deep compassion and empathy. We are all human, longing for life to be easier, but having someone to walk alongside you on your healing journey is one of the most courageous steps you can take. Throughout Tina's life, she has faced her own challenges, including abuse, divorce, spiritual trauma, and her son battling relapsed childhood cancer. She strongly believes that counselling should be a part of life's journey when hardships throw you off course. We were never meant to walk alone in our healing. We all need help, as our blind spots can only be uncovered through safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate relationships, which are essential to our healing process.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

We can help.

Tina’s Journey in Mental Health

  • Mental health journey began in 1997 during a police placement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

  • Witnessing someone in distress sparked a calling to help, leading her to change careers

  • Started working with at-risk youth in 1998 in community and correctional settings

Tina’s Focus & Approach

  • Specializes in the effects of childhood trauma and attachment

  • Believes healing the past is key to positive change in the present

  • Passionate about offering longer-term treatment to promote deep transformation

  • Advocates against the “quick fix” mentality in mental health care

  • Aims to reduce the revolving door effect often seen in short-term therapy models

Tina’s Leadership & Personal Growth

  • Emphasizes humility, humanity, and continuous growth in leadership

  • Believes in learning from mistakes, seeking support, and rising again

  • Brings her education, personal experience, and compassion into both client care and therapist training

Grow with Selah

In 2025, Tina rebranded the practice as Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center to better assist individuals on their healing journeys. She is currently working towards becoming an accredited mediator, aiming to help families access support outside of the court system and promote professional conflict resolution within organizations and churches. Additionally, Tina seeks to train the next generation of therapists using a care model that addresses the root causes of people's suffering, emphasizing longer-term treatment methods. She fosters a team culture that is supportive and encouraging, building on therapists’ skill sets through training and teaching. Selah Counselling, Mediation, and Training Center will offer on-demand webinars and scheduled training opportunities for businesses, organizations, and church groups.