OUR TEAM OF REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPISTS

Shauna Switzer is the Clinical Director at Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), EMDR  & Sensorimotor Trauma Therapist & Emotionally Focused Couple, Individual & Family Therapist. Shauna Switzer  has been in private practice for more than 13 years providing mental health services  to children, adolescents and adults in  our Georgetown and Oakville offices.  Shauna also  provides Clinical Supervision to registered professionals as well as Master Level Interns.  Shauna Switzer holds a Master of Counselling Psychology degree and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Wales Trinity St. David. Shauna continues to enhance and deepen her knowledge of  best psychotherapeutic  practices and is informed by the latest research in interpersonal and affective neuropsychology.

Shauna Switzer feels privileged and grateful that so many  many wonderful individuals, couples, and families have allowed her to participate in their lives and support and witness their resiliency and courage to change. Shauna assumes a deeply relational stance that encourages authenticity, openness, and growth, and believes that the security and strength of the therapeutic relationship provides the ground for positive transformation and change. 

Specialities:  Anxiety Disorders, Depression & Mood Disorders, Trauma & Stress Issues, Relationship Issues, Personality Disorders,  Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Dissociative Disorders,  Somatic Issues, Parenting & Family Therapy, Couples & Sex Therapy.

Populations Served: Adults, Children, Teens, Couples & Families 

Modalities: Relational Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, couples, families, Family Systems Therapy, Emotion Regulation Therapy, Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Integrated Modular Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,  Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT),  Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Child and Play Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis.

Visit Shauna's Psychology Today Profiles:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/shauna-lynn-switzer-oakville-on/407542

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/shauna-lynn-switzer-georgetown-on/208604

Aishwarya Rawat is a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in Adolescent as well as Adult counselling in our Georgetown office. Ash holds a Master of Arts Counselling Psychology degree and has provided psychotherapy to clients under Shauna Switzer's supervision since September 2018. 

Ash brings warmth and empathy into the counselling room as her clients navigate and understand their internal experiences and complex processes. Her therapeutic approaches are informed by attachment, mindfulness, compassionate and evidence based therapies. Her focus is to provide a nonjudgmental, safe and accepting space for her clients to experience change, growth, emotional exploration as well as gain overall self-acceptance.

Ash offers Free Half Hour Consultations so that you can discuss your decision to embark on an important and personal process.

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD/ADD, Interpersonal Issues, Self esteem, Anger, Gender/Sexuality.

Populations Served: Children, Adolescents & Adults

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Attachment and Evidenced Based Approaches

Visit Ash's Psychology Today Profile:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/ash-rawat-georgetown-on/462713

Abigail Robinson is a Registered Psychotherapist working at our Oakville office. She is an invaluable member of our team who works with Adults & Couples.  Abigail holds a Master of Arts Counselling Psychology degree and has  provided psychotherapy services under Shauna Switzer's supervision since December 2018.  

Abigail is honoured to walk alongside you during difficult times as you learn new ways of coping, get to know yourself on a deeper level, & heal/transform. She provides a safe, accepting, warm, non-judgemental environment where you can feel empowered to be yourself. Abigail uses a combination of strength, compassion, skill, & evidence-based approaches so that she may best assist you understand, manage, and transform your painful experiences and feelings. 

Abigail offers Free Half Hour Consultations that enable you can make an informed decision about your choice of therapist.

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal/Relational Difficulties, Life Transitions, Grief, Spirituality.

Populations Served:  Adults & Couples

Modalities:  Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Mindfulness-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, Strength Based.

Visit Abigail's Psychology Today Profile:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/abigail-robinson-oakville-on/486331

Ashley is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) completing her Master of Arts Counselling Psychology internship with Yorkville University under Shauna Switzer's supervision.

Ashley is committed to bringing warmth, empathy and patience into each counselling interaction and will step alongside you through your counselling journey. Ashley works to take a compassionate approach to bring you genuine support and guidance through a variety of life challenges. She works to support individuals to find meaningful and satisfying connections with themselves and others. 

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal/Relational Difficulties, Life Transitions, Work and School stress.

Populations Served:  Adults & Teens

Modalities:  Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused, Strength Based.

Ashley offers services on a sliding scale & offers Free Half Hour Consultations.