Stronger leadership. Thoughtful systems. Supported people.
True Ally helps organizations develop practical programs and policies, strengthen leadership, and support the people doing demanding work.
Trauma-informed organizational consulting, leadership development, and training—connecting care for people with how work is designed and delivered.
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Looking for personal support? Book psychotherapy →
From organizational challenges to practical next steps
Launching or reviewing a service? Updating policies that no longer reflect practice? Supporting managers through staff stress or change? We work with you to clarify what is needed and develop a workable way forward.
A strong fit for nonprofit, community, healthcare, and social service organizations, with support also available for corporate, technology, and fintech teams.
Featured offer: The Reflective Leadership Series
Four facilitated sessions on trauma-informed leadership, reflective supervision, staff wellbeing, and responding to difficult events. Practical resources and a closing action-planning discussion help your team put reflection into practice.
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Free resource: The Reflective Leadership Pause
Prepare for a difficult conversation in 5–10 minutes. Explore your thoughts, consider your options, and choose the least invasive way forward. Create a conversation plan you can print or download.
Meet Sharlene
Sharlene Gumbs, MSW, RSW is the Founder and Principal of True Ally. A Registered Social Worker, consultant, facilitator, and therapist based in Ontario, she brings experience across mental health, healthcare, community services, and organizational consultation.
Her approach connects care for people with an understanding of the systems around them. Through consulting, training, reflective supervision, and psychotherapy, she helps people and organizations navigate complex situations with curiosity, practical tools, and thoughtful action.
Our services
Choose the service area that fits what you need right now: consulting, training, or therapy.
Industries We Support
Nonprofit & community organizations · Healthcare · Technology & fintech · Financial services
True Ally offers trauma-informed leadership development, reflective supervision, staff wellness, and organizational consulting. Support is tailored to your sector, your people, and your goals.
Photo credit: Workshop facilitated by True Ally at George Hull Centre for Children and Families.
Consulting
Develop or review programs, policies, procedures, and service-delivery processes. Strengthen leadership and supervision, and prepare your team to implement changes.
Start with a defined project or arrange ongoing organizational support.
Training
Our training programs support leaders and teams to build trauma-sensitive, psychologically safe environments. We offer interactive workshops and customized training designed to meet your organization’s needs.
Virtual Therapy
True Ally provides individual therapy for people navigating trauma, stress, and life transitions. Our work is grounded in a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and your own pace of healing and growth.
Video credit: Layla Care
Sharlene’s workshop created a much-needed space for reflection and care among people committed to driving change. She thoughtfully acknowledged the emotional toll of this work while offering practical, accessible self-care strategies. Participants left feeling energized, reflective, and equipped with meaningful tools they could immediately apply.”
— Lushwana Anderson-Stewart
Partnership, Marketing & Communications Manager
The Black Talent Initiative (Ignite Conference)
Contact
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Contact
647 799 3905
hello@trueally.ca
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