Barbara, Operations Director at The Trauma Centre, is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.  She holds a Doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto.  Trained in CBT, CPT, traumatology, and a former EMDR certified clinician, Barbara has provided clinical therapy, supervision and consultation in trauma and grief assessments and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults for over 30 years.  Barbara has provided trauma response and presentations provincially, nationally and internationally on grief, trauma, PTSD and resilience.  Barbara has extensive experience working with first responders, military and other community members after critical incidents and operational stress injuries. 
 Although semi-retired and not treating clients, Barbara continues to be active in the group practice through supervision, hiring, training, consulting and writing. 
 “My approach to my career has always been client-centred and multi-disciplinary as each person comes to our centre with unique needs and abilities to cope with anxiety, grief, depression, trauma or other life circumstances.  A trusting therapeutic relationship is the first imperative.  This includes employing evidence-based theoretical strategies such as  CBT, CPT, EMDR, IFS, to name a few, and other recognized and supportive treatment modalities such as peer support, equine therapy, mindfulness , etc.   Our goal is to assist  clients in rebuilding their resilience and sense of trust in self, others, and the world.”
 
“As I continue to observe the indomitable will of the human spirit as clients work through their journey of healing, I am still humbled and honoured by their courage and strength to overcome life’s adversities.  Every day I continue to have the privilege of learning from clients and colleagues in this wonderful career we have chosen.”

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