Maxine Paul
MSW
1:1 Therapy, New Patients
Maxine Paul (BSW, MSW, RSW) is a Registered Social Worker in the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Social Workers (NLCSW). Her social work education was completed at Memorial University of Newfoundland, with her Masters of Social Work awarded in 1995.
For more than 30 years, Maxine has worked as a social worker with a focus on clinical counselling and therapy. Much of her past work was with Mental Health and Addictions at Eastern Health and in part-time private practice. At present, Maxine works at the School of Social Work at Memorial University as a Instructor, teaching students in the bachelor’s degree program.
Maxine specializes in working with adults who have trauma experiences, substance-use concerns, and general mental health issues.
Nancy Galway
1:1 Therapy, Group Therapy
Nancy Galway (RSW, MSW) is a professional counsellor and social worker who has had her own experiences with trauma and anxiety. She began working in social work and support in the 1980s and has worked in the areas of corrections, elder abuse, family services, and counselling clinics and with a mobile crisis team.
Nancy has worked throughout the country, including in northern Canada, including the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Labrador - in both first response and in clinical care settings. She is currently a member of the NLCSW, OCSWSSW, the CASW, and EMDRIA NSCSW. Nancy has participated as a volunteer on many boards and associations connected to her field and has been awarded for her work in the elder abuse field.
When she’s not helping others, Nancy can usually be found living her best cat-lady life or practicing yoga for strength and relaxation.
How It Began
Why Dara Counselling and Wellness began
Like many people, I have also experienced the impact of trauma. I know how it can affect the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and our sense of safety in the world. Those experiences are part of what led me to this work—they help me understand, in a very real way, how heavy it can feel to carry pain alone.
I started this counselling practice to create a supportive space where people don’t have to carry that weight by themselves. My goal is to walk alongside those who are struggling, offering compassion, practical tools, and hope. Healing is not about forgetting the past, but about finding new ways to live with more ease, strength, and connection.
Myself and my amazing team look forward to supporting you,
Nancy
It is Possible to Feel Better
Trauma occurs many ways – abuse, accidents, divorce, death and it can suck the life right out of you. Maybe you’ve had sleepless nights and restless mornings and it does not feel worth it to get out of bed. Maybe you've thought of harming yourself or possibly had suicidal thoughts. Trauma can affect all parts of your life; your relationships, your ability to work, your ability to feel safe and happy. Sometimes you feel like all is well and that you have dealt with it. You feel fine and 6 months later it feels like it just happened, It is possible to get your life back. Reach out, we can help.