About Me

Hi! I am so glad you are here. I am Katherine and I love working with couples. I am a registered social worker, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 12 years of experience. I have advanced training in couples and relationship therapy and specialize in perinatal mental health. My approach is warm and collaborative. I welcome couples and individuals of diverse backgrounds and identities and always strive to provide open, empathic and non-judgmental support.

My Training

I have advanced training in couples and relationships therapy, and draw from elements of emotionally focused therapy, solutions focused therapy, narrative therapy, and attachment-based therapy. An integrated approach to therapy allows me to meet you where you are at and tailor our work together to best fit your needs.

My Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work, University of Toronto

  • Advanced Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Studies, University of Guelph

  • Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers #832783

  • Associate Member of the Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy #20171342

  • Member - Allied Health Professional, American Society for Reproductive Medicine  

Commitment to my practice

When I am not working with my clients, I invest my time in learning about couples and relationship therapy. I am always looking to improve and deliver great service to my clients by supervising other therapists and investing in continuing education training.

 

Continuing Education

    • MHPTM001: Mental Health Professional Training Modules Part 1: Basic Infertility, American Society for Reproductive Medicine

    • OCSWSSW, 2026 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED)

    • Foundations in Perinatal Mental Health, Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings

    • The Felt Sense Polyvagal Model: New Directions in Trauma and Addiction Treatment, OASW Webinar

    • College of Registered Psychotherapists, Clinical Supervision Certificate

    • Breaking up, Breaking down: Understanding and Addressing Men’s Suicide Risk in the Context of Intimate Relationship Breakdown, Mental Health Academy

    • Integrating Supports for Family, Friends and Carers into Suicide Aftercare Services, Mental Health Academy

    • OCSWSSW, 2025 Annual Meeting and Education Day (AMED)

    • Clinical Supervision as Reflective Practice (36 hours), Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders, Oxford University

    • Family Therapy and Mental Health (36 hours), University of Guelph

    • Kink for Clinicians, Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy

    • EFiT: Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (Level 1)

    • The Impacts of Oppression on Bisexual Mental Health, OASW Workshop

    • Guided Mindful Writing Workshop for Social Workers, OASW workshop 

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Foundational and Group Adaptation Training, presented by Dr. Philipps Shnaider, C.Psych. 

    • Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, presented by Dr. Herman Chow, D. Min, RP, RMFT, CCFT, University of Guelph

    • Advanced Therapy for Couple Relationships, presented by Anna Toth, MSc, RP, RMFT, University of Guelph

    • Ethics and Professional Issues in Couple and Family Therapy, presented by Anna Toth, MSc, RP, RMFT, University of Guelph

    • Therapy Interventions for Trauma, Abuse, and Violence, presented by LaRee Walters-Brodway, MSW, RSW, RMFT, University of Guelph

    • Theories and Methods of Family Therapy: Foundations of the Field, presented by Dr. Herman Chow, D. Min, RP, RMFT, CCFT, University of Guelph

    • Theories and Methods of Couple Therapy, presented by Anna Toth, MSc, RP, RMFT, University of Guelph

    • Integrative Approach to Treating Trauma: Blending IFS, Sensorimotor, Mindfulness, Psychoeducation, and more, presented by Dr. Janina Fisher, PhD

    • Fundamental Ethical and Practical Considerations in Video Counselling, OASW webinar 

    • CBT for Anxiety, Worry, and Uncertainty During COVID-19, OASW webinar 

Supervision

To ensure I provide therapy that is effective and ethical I engage in regular supervision with Canadian Association for Couple and Family Therapy (CACFT) approved supervisors. In addition, I also attend regular peer supervision with other therapists.