Committed to your healing & growth
With 10 years of experience working with a wide range of anxiety, depression and personal development issues, I will be able to support, professionally guide you and help overcome current or recurring issues.
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Welcome! I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor (C.C.C) with a Master's Degree in Counselling, specializing in individuals and couples counselling, committed to helping you.
I have worked with issues that range from anxiety to depression in youth, adults and mature clients, who have benefited from gaining insight, feeling more in control of their lives and resolving emotional problems. I work from a variety of counselling intervention models that best suit your needs and your unique goals. Feel free to explore more about my background and expertise. I look forward to working with you. |
Background & Experience
M.A. Counselling & Spirituality:
Saint Paul University, Ottawa
Master's Degree in Counselling & Spirituality was awarded upon completion of theoretical and practical training in counselling techniques, models and modes of intervention such as psychodynamic, cognitive-behaviourial (CBT), interpersonal, Gestalt, Humanistic, Person-Centred and Emotion-Focused approaches. During the period of training, interns are also sensitized to existential and spiritual dimensions of personal experiences and how to remain vigilant to client's needs in a respectful, non-judgemental manner, for people of all religious / non-religious backgrounds. The training programme required rigorous supervision of trainees, with video-taped sessions and evaluations.
B.A. Psychology (Honour's):
University of Ottawa
Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honour's) from the University of Ottawa. My particular interests in terms of psychological theory were in Clinical Psychology, Theories of Personality, Interpersonal Human Relationships, Human Sexual Behaviour with Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz and Human Perception Dr. Claude Lamontagne. I was also focused on the role of prejudice as experienced in the lives of immigrant and first generation communities from the diverse range of ethno-cultural mosaic within Canada.
Post-Graduate TRAINING
& EXPERTISE
Most Recent: Supervision Course & Training for Clinical Supervisors
30-hour comprehensive & in-depth post-graduate level course and training on clinical supervision for psychotherapists and psychologists who wish to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to assume the role of clinical supervisor for candidates applying for registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). The course and training are framed within a developmental, experiential and psychodynamic orientation. The course and training offer the participant the tools needed to be an effective, confident, sensitive, and competent supervisor. Training by Dr. Augustine Meier, Prof. Emeritus, Saint. Paul University, Ottawa, President of the Ottawa Institute for Object Relations Therapy. See more below:
OBJECT-RELATIONS TRAINING FOR SELF & RELATIONSHIP PSYCHOLOGY
OBJECT RELATIONS & SELF-PSYCHOLOGY: Approaches to conceptualizing and addressing client problems, therapy process and outcomes. This training allows the therapist to understand your situation with increased precision, using theories and models of conceptualization such as those of: Heinz Kohut, Melanie Klein, John Bowlby & Otto Kernberg and others. Some examples of self and relationship issues addressed through this training are:
Dr. Augustine Meier is the developer of the Self In Relationship Psychology Model (SIRP) and the President of The Ottawa Institute for Object Relations Therapy (OIORT). For more information, click below:
- Anxiety and Panic
- Mood Disorders & Depression
- Abuse and Trauma
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Anger Management
- Affect Regulation
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Problems
- Self-esteem Issues
- Sexual Addiction & Dysfunction
- Early Childhood Issues
- Family of Origin Issues
Dr. Augustine Meier is the developer of the Self In Relationship Psychology Model (SIRP) and the President of The Ottawa Institute for Object Relations Therapy (OIORT). For more information, click below:
With the OIORT President, Dr. Augustine Meier & Vice-President, Dr. Shelley Dimock, upon completion of theoretical training.
Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy Externship, 2012
Presented by Dr. Sue Johnson & her associates, and endorsed by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), the externship focuses on helping couples overcome obstacles through an attachment perspective and is geared towards not only repairing relationship injuries, but also to develop increased intimacy and stronger bonding in couple relationships. Click below to learn more about the world-renowned Dr. Sue Johnson and her work in couples therapy: http://www.drsuejohnson.com/
With Dr. Sue Johnson, author of "Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversations of a Lifetime of Love" & Developer of Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couple Relationships.
Other training & Background
Research AssistanT:
Death & Dying: Life Review, with Dr. Judith Malette
Private Practice:
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Parents with GBLTTQ
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