About Me
A COMPETENT PROFESSIONAL HERE TO GUIDE YOU
Ever since I was younger I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to study Counselling Psychology. As a Registered Psychotherapist in the London area, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and go above and beyond to cater to their needs.
I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently with each of them to help them grow, develop their full potential, and find meaning in life. I have worked with a variety of clients dealing with circumstances that are unique to their lives.
My Qualifications
When it comes to your health and overall well-being, it’s important to have a knowledgeable professional you can turn to. My expertise covers a broad spectrum of mental health services, including specialized trauma treatments such EMDR, Brainspotting, and Somatic Experiencing therapies. I’m happy to share my qualifications and trainings with you.
Education and Training
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western University in London, Ontario and with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University in New Brunswick.
Specialized trainings:
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Brainspotting Therapy.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy.
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Advanced EMDR Trainings: Treating First-Responders and Military with EMDR Therapy, EMDR with Ego State Therapy, and Conducting EMDR Therapy Remotely, Recent Traumatic Episode Protocol (R-TEP), and Group Traumatic Episode Protocol (G-TEP).
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Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapy.
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1 Clinical Training.
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Intensive Sex Therapy Training Program (University of Guelph).
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Addictions Counselling Certificate (Wilfrid Laurier University).
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Emotion Focused Therapy for Depression and Anxiety.
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Critical Incident Response (CIR).
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Somatic Experiencing® (a therapeutic approach to treat trauma and stress disorders) - Beginning I, II & III.
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Culturally based training to provide clinical counselling and psychotherapy services to First Nations clients.
Credentials
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), a Canadian Certified Counsellor (C.C.C.) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and an EMDR Certified Therapist; a member in good standing of EMDR Canada and EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), and the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP) –a self-regulated professional association representing mental health practitioners.
I am registered as a professional mental health service provider with Veterans Affairs Canada, Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB), WSIB, and Health Claims for Auto Insurance (HCAI).
