Counselling
Meet Our Counsellors
Iris Akbar, She/He
COUNSELLOR, OUTSaskatoon
Iris Akbar was formerly a senior school counsellor and a research psychologist with Singapore General Hospital. She has a BPsychology (Australia), Med of Ed. Psychology (Canada) and School Counselling Dip. (Singapore). She is certified in Choice Theory Reality therapy and trained in Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy, CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Cybercounselling (Level 1) and various mental health issues.
Iris is from a mixed heritage background (Malay-Indonesian, Chinese & Arab) and loves swimming, reading, doing volunteering work, cats and travelling outside of work. She loves gaming too, either board games or online.
Iris is currently accepting new clients.
Contact: support@outsaskatoon.ca
Jenn Tatton, They/Them
REMOTE COUNSELLOR
Jenn is a full-time remote counsellor with OUTSaskatoon and resides on Treaty 4 Territory. They have their B.A. (Hon.) in Psychology (University of Saskatchewan, 2001) and are trained in CBT and narrative therapy and favors a narrative approach. Jenn is a non-certified member of the CCPA and a certified yoga instructor. Having worked in mental health for over 10 years, Jenn found their passion in working with the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Jenn loves to read, paint, cosplay, and spend as much time in nature as possible.
Jenn is currently accepting new clients.
Contact: outreach@outsaskatoon.ca
Analu Alvarez (she/her)
COUNSELLOR, OUTSaskatoon
Analu was born and raised in Mexico City where she gained a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Counseling. Since 2013 she has been working mostly with youth, children and families with different backgrounds and stories.
She recently moved to Saskatoon with her wife Alejandra and their cat Edgar, receiving a Youth Care Worker Certificate in early 2022. Joining the OUT Saskatoon family is a dream come true for her! She loves baking, playing board games with her wife and friends, and watching different series.
Analu is not currently accepting new clients.
Contact: counsellor@outsaskatoon.ca
Anna Noura Kuhlmann (she/her)
OUTREACH COUNSELLOR, OUTSaskatoon
Anna is German-Egyptian and came to Canada when she was a child. Anna has a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from the U of S. She wrote her thesis on the positive effects of metal music on female metal fans. Anna is a metalhead. She also loves video games and spending time with her partner.
Anna has worked extensively with youths and young adults in many different settings (e.g. counselling, group homes, etc.). As a counsellor at OUTSaskatoon she is providing peer support and counselling to anyone 29 or younger.
Anna is currently accepting new clients.
Contact: phoutreach@outsaskatoon.ca
Our Counselling Services provide free short-term counselling for individuals who are questioning their sexuality and/or gender identity, mental health concerns, address minority stress experiences and also support parents, family, and friends of the LGBTQ2S community who need aid and resources to foster supportive relationships with LGBTQ2S loved ones. Our counsellors provide 2SLGBTQ-affirming therapies and are trauma-informed practitioners.
Other Services
PSYCHIATRY
Local Psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Dungavell practices out of OUTSaskatoon once a week. In order to access her services you must receive a referral from your family doctor. For more information, call Dr. Dungavell at 1-306-361-4163.
PEER SUPPORT
We offer free and affirming peer support, which provides community members with a safe space to ask questions and share their feelings in a confidential, non-judgmental environment in the company of those who have been through similar situations and experiences.