I have a diverse group of clients in a range of life stages, careers, and creative fields. Many are looking for help with their personal relationships. Some want to change their relationship with an addictive substance or behaviour. Some are in transition prompted by loss or unexpected life events. Others are looking for support and guidance along their career paths. Whatever brings you here, therapy invites the awakening of greater self-awareness, new tools for life, personal healing, and so much more.
"Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are." Brené Brown
Perhaps my greatest strength as a therapist is my life experience. It has given me great insight and empathy for the struggles of the human journey, and optimism for what can be overcome. I had a previous career on the creative side of the corporate world, with senior leadership roles in advertising that included the launch of a startup for Canadian women. I moved overseas to train at Le Cordon Bleu in Cuisine & Patisserie, and briefly ran my own cooking school in Toronto. Following university, I spent several years as a youth employment counsellor helping students.
I have over a decade of experience in the addiction field. Along my son’s recovery journey, I participated in family programs at treatment facilities in the U.S. and Canada. Prior to studying psychotherapy, I completed an intensive certification program in addiction studies and counselling. I ran my own addiction counselling practice, worked with treatment centres, and facilitated a SMART Recovery support group. I’ve worked with hundreds of people in recovery from addiction and the loved ones supporting them.
* Masters Level, Spiritual Psychotherapy, Transformational Arts College, 2018
* Certified in Addiction Studies & Counselling, Centennial College, 2014
* Clinical Supervision Training, SAMHSA and PESI
* Mindfulness Training for Healthcare Professionals, Duke University
* Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, OISE, University of Toronto
* Honours B. A., Victoria College, University of Toronto
— College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Licence #007975
— Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP), Clinical Member
PAMELA GILBERT tHERAPY & COUNSELLING
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