Registered Psychotherapist

I’m Kathleen

I have been involved in the field of psychology since 1999, completing my B.A. Honours in Psychology from McGill University, with a specialization in Child Development and Behavioural Science. I completed my counselling training in Transpersonal Counselling, in association with Clearmind International Institute and certified by the State of Wyoming, USA. I have been a member in good standing with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA) since 2007. Most recently I have obtained my licence as a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).

I come from a diverse professional background. I have experience working with children and youth in both an educational context and in a psycho-social supportive role for those with behavioural disorders. I pursued a life-changing counselling internship where I lived and worked in the West African country of Togo, working as an HIV/AIDS counsellor and trainer, and running community education campaigns. I am well-travelled and have participated in extensive cultural awareness training. I am also a safety professional in the aviation world, working as a Flight Attendant since 1999. This very flexible career option enabled me to pursue my studies, raise my children, and now explore my passion of helping people. In addition to private counselling, my most recent professional endeavour involves the ever important work of mothering my two beautiful daughters with my loving husband and life-partner.

I have always been interested in personal growth. Having struggled with an eating disorder in my late teens, I went on a journey of self-healing. These years led to lived experiences which allowed me to be empathic to those who are struggling, and to know the deep effort, hard work and tenacity required to recover and thrive. I value and am so grateful to the caring professionals along the way who offered nurturing support and acceptance, always believing in my capacity to heal, grow, and move forward toward a fulfilling life.

I have had many cheerleaders, and today I offer that to my clients: unconditional positive regard and the belief that you are resilient, strong, and can have a better tomorrow.

Kathleen

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