About Pat

Pat has a broad and extensive experience in counselling. She has a previous background in psychiatric nursing, holds a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology from OISE/University of Toronto, and for more than 20 years has provided care for others through her private practice. As a registered psychotherapist her skills have been developed in mental health hospitals, community clinics, and in private practice. Pat has helped people to cope with complex personal and interpersonal problems in a sensitive and collaborative way. Her primary focus is Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) but she brings many tools to her counselling practice. You will be seen as an individual and your therapy will be personalized to meet your specific needs. Her experience in hospital settings uniquely qualifies her to work closely with your family doctor if issues of medication or physical illness are also a concern.