Canada Life | Great-West Life Therapists in Brighton, ON
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting adults, children, youth, and families through a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and life challenges. My work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for each family’s unique story.
I have extensive experience working with adults, children and families who are neurodiverse, have experienced complex trauma, grief, or family disruption. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where adults and children feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I am a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting adults, children, youth, and families through a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and life challenges. My work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep respect for each family’s unique story.
I have extensive experience working with adults, children and families who are neurodiverse, have experienced complex trauma, grief, or family disruption. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where adults and children feel heard, understood, and empowered.
I work with O.P.P., military families, veterans, military members and the general public. Individual and couples counselling are the heart of my practice. I recognize that each individual’s path is distinct, and am committed to providing tailored support that addresses your specific needs. Whether you are facing life transitions, relationship issues, or other challenging circumstances, my goal is to provide a supportive environment for exploration and growth. I work with couples and individuals using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and have training in Sex Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
I work with O.P.P., military families, veterans, military members and the general public. Individual and couples counselling are the heart of my practice. I recognize that each individual’s path is distinct, and am committed to providing tailored support that addresses your specific needs. Whether you are facing life transitions, relationship issues, or other challenging circumstances, my goal is to provide a supportive environment for exploration and growth. I work with couples and individuals using Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and have training in Sex Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure how to move forward?
Maybe your mind won’t slow down, your emotions feel heavy, or you’re carrying stress that feels isolating. You don’t have to face this alone—and you deserve support that truly fits you.
At Psychotherapy and Healing Hub, you are supported by a collaborative team of compassionate, highly trained therapists, each offering a wide range of skills, lived experience, and specialized competencies. Our diverse team allows us to thoughtfully match you with a therapist who aligns with your needs, personality, and goals—because the right therapeutic fit truly matters.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or unsure how to move forward?
Maybe your mind won’t slow down, your emotions feel heavy, or you’re carrying stress that feels isolating. You don’t have to face this alone—and you deserve support that truly fits you.
At Psychotherapy and Healing Hub, you are supported by a collaborative team of compassionate, highly trained therapists, each offering a wide range of skills, lived experience, and specialized competencies. Our diverse team allows us to thoughtfully match you with a therapist who aligns with your needs, personality, and goals—because the right therapeutic fit truly matters.
My goal as a psychotherapist is to be able to help facilitate positive change and overall well being for each client I have the privilege to walk along side. I can offer a compassionate and dedicated approach to supporting individuals, families, and couples on their way towards healing and personal growth. I believe in providing a safe, and judgement free space where thoughts, feelings and experiences are explored and lead to the path of growth and change. My therapeutic style integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs. I also offer free 15 min. consultation to see if I am the right fit for you.
My goal as a psychotherapist is to be able to help facilitate positive change and overall well being for each client I have the privilege to walk along side. I can offer a compassionate and dedicated approach to supporting individuals, families, and couples on their way towards healing and personal growth. I believe in providing a safe, and judgement free space where thoughts, feelings and experiences are explored and lead to the path of growth and change. My therapeutic style integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs. I also offer free 15 min. consultation to see if I am the right fit for you.
McKinnon Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, BA CYC, ECE
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At McKinnon Psychotherapy and Counselling, we help children, teens, couples, and families overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Our experienced therapists work with you to create meaningful change in a space where you feel understood and supported. We offer personalized therapy, both in-person and online, with flexible hours. Start your journey with a free 15-minute consultation to find the right fit. Call today and take the first step toward healing—you deserve it.
At McKinnon Psychotherapy and Counselling, we help children, teens, couples, and families overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Our experienced therapists work with you to create meaningful change in a space where you feel understood and supported. We offer personalized therapy, both in-person and online, with flexible hours. Start your journey with a free 15-minute consultation to find the right fit. Call today and take the first step toward healing—you deserve it.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re managing anxiety, feeling stuck, or if you are navigating the demands of a military family or first responder life. I am someone who has lived the realities of a military family and served 15 years in law enforcement, I understand the stress, uncertainty, and emotional toll these experiences can bring. I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space to help to all individuals, not just military/law enforcement. I am here to help you uncover strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful change, no matter what struggles you are facing.
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re managing anxiety, feeling stuck, or if you are navigating the demands of a military family or first responder life. I am someone who has lived the realities of a military family and served 15 years in law enforcement, I understand the stress, uncertainty, and emotional toll these experiences can bring. I offer a supportive and nonjudgmental space to help to all individuals, not just military/law enforcement. I am here to help you uncover strengths, build resilience, and create meaningful change, no matter what struggles you are facing.
Do you feel like you are not your best self? Do you start each day already exhausted and overwhelmed? Are you stuck in a thought loop that affects your energy, your productivity, your relationships? Have you asked yourself if your life could ever be better? Now more than ever, people feel increased uncertainty about changing their thought patterns, their lives, and their relationships. Unfortunately, many choose to stay stuck, to accept that things will never change, or even to seek unhealthy or dangerous escape strategies.
I believe each person has the capacity to find peace and contentment, so that they can live their best lives.
Do you feel like you are not your best self? Do you start each day already exhausted and overwhelmed? Are you stuck in a thought loop that affects your energy, your productivity, your relationships? Have you asked yourself if your life could ever be better? Now more than ever, people feel increased uncertainty about changing their thought patterns, their lives, and their relationships. Unfortunately, many choose to stay stuck, to accept that things will never change, or even to seek unhealthy or dangerous escape strategies.
I believe each person has the capacity to find peace and contentment, so that they can live their best lives.
Reaching out is a challenge - you've made it to this point, which is a big step! I tailor sessions to each individual's needs/goals - no one fits into a box - my job is to provide you with the resources and coping skills you are looking for and provide a safe and comfortable environment to do so. Being vulnerable is difficult, but it does get easier!
Reaching out is a challenge - you've made it to this point, which is a big step! I tailor sessions to each individual's needs/goals - no one fits into a box - my job is to provide you with the resources and coping skills you are looking for and provide a safe and comfortable environment to do so. Being vulnerable is difficult, but it does get easier!
Big emotions can feel overwhelming — for kids, teens, and parents too.
Whether your child is struggling with behaviours, your teen is having a hard time coping, or you’re navigating the emotional changes that can come with pregnancy or postpartum, you don’t have to carry it all on your own.
I support children, teens, women, and families through life’s harder seasons with a compassionate and down-to-earth approach. Using EMDR therapy, I help clients process difficult experiences and reduce feelings of overwhelm. Through play therapy, children are able to express themselves in ways that feel safe, natural, and comfortable for them.
Big emotions can feel overwhelming — for kids, teens, and parents too.
Whether your child is struggling with behaviours, your teen is having a hard time coping, or you’re navigating the emotional changes that can come with pregnancy or postpartum, you don’t have to carry it all on your own.
I support children, teens, women, and families through life’s harder seasons with a compassionate and down-to-earth approach. Using EMDR therapy, I help clients process difficult experiences and reduce feelings of overwhelm. Through play therapy, children are able to express themselves in ways that feel safe, natural, and comfortable for them.
We all face challenges and stressors throughout our lives, and therapy is a powerful tool to help you cope, improve your relationships and enhance your well being. With a warm, compassionate and non judgemental approach, I am here to support you in reaching your goals.
We all face challenges and stressors throughout our lives, and therapy is a powerful tool to help you cope, improve your relationships and enhance your well being. With a warm, compassionate and non judgemental approach, I am here to support you in reaching your goals.
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I am a unique therapeutic service dedicated to recovering what I believe is the essence of psychological treatment: holistic treatment of the entire person. We are not made of bits and pieces; we are not divided into sections and we deserve to feel whole. I work with adolescents, adults, and veterans/first responders. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, & attachment issues, however, I can assist you with a variety of other struggles. I am able to conduct assessments (e.g. VAC, WSIB, & Psychoeducational). I also provide supervision required for the college of CPRO and CPBAO.
I am a unique therapeutic service dedicated to recovering what I believe is the essence of psychological treatment: holistic treatment of the entire person. We are not made of bits and pieces; we are not divided into sections and we deserve to feel whole. I work with adolescents, adults, and veterans/first responders. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, & attachment issues, however, I can assist you with a variety of other struggles. I am able to conduct assessments (e.g. VAC, WSIB, & Psychoeducational). I also provide supervision required for the college of CPRO and CPBAO.
Accepting new clients.
My goal is to work with individuals as they navigate through their difficult times and strive to work collaboratively towards a better quality of life. I am a certified EMDR practitioner, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant, and an Accredited Cool Kids provider (anxiety treatment program for children and youth). My primary goal is to establish a strong therapeutic rapport with each of my clients and ensure they feel comfortable sharing their story while working towards the goals of therapy.
Accepting new clients.
My goal is to work with individuals as they navigate through their difficult times and strive to work collaboratively towards a better quality of life. I am a certified EMDR practitioner, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR Consultant, and an Accredited Cool Kids provider (anxiety treatment program for children and youth). My primary goal is to establish a strong therapeutic rapport with each of my clients and ensure they feel comfortable sharing their story while working towards the goals of therapy.
Have you been searching for a therapist who offers a space free of judgement, where you feel heard and understood? It is my goal to provide you with compassion and respect. I recognize the courage it takes to reach out for support, and truly feel it is a privilege to sit with you along your journey.
Have you been searching for a therapist who offers a space free of judgement, where you feel heard and understood? It is my goal to provide you with compassion and respect. I recognize the courage it takes to reach out for support, and truly feel it is a privilege to sit with you along your journey.
Accepting new clients, no wait time required! Therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or clinical. I create a space where you feel seen and supported, blending evidence-based approaches with authenticity and even humour when it fits.
Accepting new clients, no wait time required! Therapy doesn’t have to feel stiff or clinical. I create a space where you feel seen and supported, blending evidence-based approaches with authenticity and even humour when it fits.
Working as a Registered Nurse and practicing Psychotherapist, holding a Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certificate CPMHN (C), I have provided treatment to individuals experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, psychotic disorders, alcohol and substance use disorders and personality disorders. I have had additional training in the area of chronic pain management and grief counselling. My work experience includes over 18 years of clinical practice in emergency and outpatient mental health departments, as well as military and correctional settings.
Working as a Registered Nurse and practicing Psychotherapist, holding a Canadian Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certificate CPMHN (C), I have provided treatment to individuals experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, psychotic disorders, alcohol and substance use disorders and personality disorders. I have had additional training in the area of chronic pain management and grief counselling. My work experience includes over 18 years of clinical practice in emergency and outpatient mental health departments, as well as military and correctional settings.
Experienced Registered Social Worker registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I am a professional counselor and life coach with over 16 years of experience working with individuals and families in the social service sector. I support clients from diverse cultures and with diverse needs. I use a person-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive approach in my work. I provide a 15 min free phone consultation. Feeling, isolated, stressed, depressed, worried, confused and afraid? Your experience is personal, it is real, and it needs to be respected and understood.
Experienced Registered Social Worker registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I am a professional counselor and life coach with over 16 years of experience working with individuals and families in the social service sector. I support clients from diverse cultures and with diverse needs. I use a person-centered, strengths-based, anti-oppressive approach in my work. I provide a 15 min free phone consultation. Feeling, isolated, stressed, depressed, worried, confused and afraid? Your experience is personal, it is real, and it needs to be respected and understood.
The neurocomplexity of ADHD and autism can make everyday interactions, let alone therapy, draining and frustrating. Working to decode others' expectations whilst striving to be accurately seen and known can be so isolating. My own lived experience of AuDHD+ allows me to offer therapy deeply rooted in understanding and guided by an anti-oppression lens that acknowledges systemic impacts on personal well-being.
The neurocomplexity of ADHD and autism can make everyday interactions, let alone therapy, draining and frustrating. Working to decode others' expectations whilst striving to be accurately seen and known can be so isolating. My own lived experience of AuDHD+ allows me to offer therapy deeply rooted in understanding and guided by an anti-oppression lens that acknowledges systemic impacts on personal well-being.
Clinicians accepting new patients: As a community-minded organization, we sincerely believe that emotional healing and personal growth are within your reach. Through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, we offer individual therapy for issues related to anxiety and depression, gender and sexuality, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self-esteem / self-confidence, and sexual trauma. If you live in Prince Edward County / Quinte region, identify within the LGBTQQ2S+ community, or simply seek positive change, get in touch with us today by visiting our website.
Clinicians accepting new patients: As a community-minded organization, we sincerely believe that emotional healing and personal growth are within your reach. Through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens, we offer individual therapy for issues related to anxiety and depression, gender and sexuality, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), self-esteem / self-confidence, and sexual trauma. If you live in Prince Edward County / Quinte region, identify within the LGBTQQ2S+ community, or simply seek positive change, get in touch with us today by visiting our website.
Are you feeling stuck or alone in your struggles? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, or relationship issues? Are your past traumas disrupting life and getting in the way of healthy, emotionally connected relationships? Sometimes life can be too much to handle alone, and we need help working through it. Together, we can explore your unique lived experiences from your perspective and individual history to gain insight and process emotions to foster transformation and healing.
Are you feeling stuck or alone in your struggles? Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, or relationship issues? Are your past traumas disrupting life and getting in the way of healthy, emotionally connected relationships? Sometimes life can be too much to handle alone, and we need help working through it. Together, we can explore your unique lived experiences from your perspective and individual history to gain insight and process emotions to foster transformation and healing.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying too much? Stressed, burnt out, or always putting your own needs last? If so, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with come to counselling feeling exhausted, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we create a space where you can set those burdens down and feel truly heard.
Do you ever feel like you’re carrying too much? Stressed, burnt out, or always putting your own needs last? If so, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with come to counselling feeling exhausted, anxious, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Together, we create a space where you can set those burdens down and feel truly heard.
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