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 Certified Therapist, 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  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. She believes that the security and strength of the therapeutic relationship provides the ground for positive transformation and change. 

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

Specialities:  Couple & Family Therapy, Parenting, Dissociative Disorders & Complex Trauma,  Personality Disorders, Somatic Disorders, Parenting, Anxiety Disorders, Depression & Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm

Modalities: Relational Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, Couples, Families, 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 Switzer'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 15 Minute Consultations so that you can discuss your decision to embark on an important and personal process.

Populations Served: Children, Adolescents & Adults

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

Modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT), 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 15 Minute Consultations that enable you to make an informed decision about your choice of therapist.

Populations Served:  Adults & Couples

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

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

Isabelle Perkins  is a Registered Psychotherapist  working at our Oakville office.  Isabelle holds a Master of Education Counselling Psychology degree from University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) and provides psychotherapy services under Shauna Switzer's supervision. 

Isabelle is honoured to join with you  during difficult times in your life, as you learn ways of coping and explore yourself and relationships. She provides a safe, accepting, warm, non-judgemental environment where you can feel empowered in your life and helps facilitate your personal growth. Isabelle uses a combination of mindfulness, compassion, emotionally focussed, & evidence-based approaches so that she may best assist you understand, manage, and transform your painful experiences and feelings.

Isabelle offers Free 15 Minute Consultations that enable you to make an informed decision about your choice of therapist.

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal/Relational Difficulties, Life Transitions, Grief.
Populations Served:  Adults
Modalities:  Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Therapy, Compassion Focused, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, Strength Based.

Visit Isabelle's Psychology Today Profile:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/884046

Hayllie  is a Registered Psychotherapist working at our Georgetown office.  She holds a degree from the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and provides psychotherapy services under Shauna Switzer's supervision. 

Hayllie  provides both  attachment based talk therapy such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and DBT and CBT interventions, in addition to Art Therapy. She is committed to  providing an accepting, compassionate, and friendly space where to help facilitate your personal growth. Hayllie uses a combination of mindfulness, compassion, emotionally focussed, & evidence-based approaches so that she may best assist you understand, manage, and transform your painful experiences and feelings. 

Hayllie offers Free 15 Minute Consultations that enable you to make an informed decision about your choice of therapist.

Specialties: Autism & ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Difficulties
Populations Served:  Adults, Children & Adolescents
Modalities:  Art Therapy, Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, Strength Based.

Visit Hayllie's Psychology Today Profile:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/hayllie-durette-georgetown-on/899638

Jillian  is a Registered Psychotherapist working at our Georgetown and Oakville offices.  Jillian holds a Master of Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University and provides psychotherapy under the supervision of Shauna Switzer, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor. 

Jillian tailors her collaborative therapeutic approach  to your goals and concerns while generally taking an Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach.  She helps make sense of emotionally laden experience to create a new coherent life narrative, increased personal strengths, and helps you align your life to your core values, beliefs, and culture. She also enjoys working with diverse individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and is LGBTQIA+ friendly. 

Jillian offers Free 15 Minute Consultations that enable you to make an informed decision about your choice of therapist.

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal/Relational Difficulties, stress, coping skills, self-esteem, and emotion regulation.
Populations Served:  Adults
Modalities:  Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused, Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, and Strength Based. 

Amanda  is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works at our Georgetown office.  Amanda has completed a Master of Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University and provides psychotherapy under the supervision of Shauna Switzer, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor. 

Amanda's areas of interest include women's reproductive and parenting concerns. She has a collaborative syncretic and flexible therapeutic approach that includes emotionally focussed and attachment based theory. Amanda is committed to client care and empowering individuals to develop themselves and their abilities to succeed at work and achieve healthy and rewarding relationships. She also enjoys working with diverse individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and is LGBTQIA+ friendly. 

Amanda offers Free 15 Minute Consultations that enable you to make an informed decision about your choice of therapist.

Specialties: Women's Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal/Relational Difficulties, stress, coping skills, self-esteem, and emotion regulation.
Populations Served:  Adults, Adolescents & Children
Modalities: Psychodynamic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Based, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused, Mindfulness-Based, Person-Centered, and Strength Based. 

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