THE SWITZER COUNSELLING TEAM

Shauna Switzer, MA, MCP, RP, C-PD, C.Hyp, EMDR, EFT & Sensorimotor Therapist
Clinical Director & Supervisor, Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates

Shauna Switzer is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Clinical Director of Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates. With over 20 years of experience in private practice, she provides compassionate and evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults in Georgetown and Oakville.

Shauna is a Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), an EMDR Certified Therapist, a Sensorimotor Trauma Therapist, and an Emotionally Focused Couple, Individual, and Family Therapist. She also offers clinical supervision to registered professionals and Master-level interns, fostering the next generation of skilled psychotherapists.

Holding a Master of Counselling Psychology degree and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Wales Trinity St. David, Shauna remains dedicated to deepening her expertise in best psychotherapeutic practices. Her work is informed by the latest research in interpersonal and affective neuropsychology.

Shauna feels privileged to support and witness the resilience, courage, and transformation of the individuals, couples, and families she works with. She takes a deeply relational approach, fostering authenticity, openness, and growth, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship provides the foundation for meaningful and lasting 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), Reconsolidation of Trauma Memories Therapy (RTM), Therapy, 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 at our Georgetown office and was an essential participant of the founding of Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates. Ash holds a Master of Arts Counselling Psychology degree and has provided psychotherapy at Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates for the past 7 years.

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 based at our Oakville office and was substantially involved in founding of our practice. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and has been providing psychotherapy services with our practice for over seven years. Ms. Robinson offers evidence-based treatment for adults and couples, and is a highly valued  member of our clinical team.

Abigail is honoured to support individuals and couples through life’s challenges, offering a compassionate and collaborative space for healing, self-discovery, and growth. She is committed to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their experiences with authenticity. Abigail is an LGBTQ+ ally and works from an inclusive, affirming perspective. Combining clinical expertise, empathy, and evidence-based approaches, she helps clients understand, manage, and transform painful emotions and relational patterns while building on their innate strengths.

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, Grief, Perinatal Mood Disorders, Relationship/Marriage, Life Transitions, Spirituality.

Modalities:  Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment- Based, Psychodynamic, Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Mindfulness Based Therapy, Mentalization Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Compassion Focused & Strength Based Therapies.

Visit Abigail's Psychology Today Profile:

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

Hayllie  is a Registered Psychotherapist who  provides psychotherapy services at our Georgetown office. Hayllie has been a valued member of our Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates team for the past 4 years and is an expert at treating OCD and Anxiety Disorders.

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  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 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 has been a valued member of our Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates team for the past 4 years. She holds a Master of Counselling Psychology degree from Yorkville University and specializes in providing Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT).

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. 

Visit Jillian's Psychology Today Profile:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/jill-ivany-oakville-on/971673

Amanda  is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works at our Georgetown office and has provided psychotherapy at Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy 

Associates for the past 2 years under the supervision of Shauna Switzer, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor.  Amanda completed a Master of Counselling Psychology degree at Yorkville University and is an Early Childhood Educator. 

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. 

Visit Amanda's Psychology Today Profile:

 https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/amanda-moressa-georgetown-on/1139312

Devin Dos Santos is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works with adolescents and adults in our Oakville office. Devin has provided both psychotherapy and art therapy at Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates for the past year and a half, under the supervision of Shauna Switzer, MA, MCP, Registered Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor.  

Devin joins individuals on their journey toward increased self-awareness, resilience, and more satisfying and peaceful relationships. He is particularly interested in supporting men and the unique challenges they face at home, the workplace, and in their intimate relationships. He is an LGBTQIA+ ally who prioritizes  empowerment for all.  Devin works eclectically while emphasizing emotionally focused and attachment-based therapies. This holistic approach to psychotherapy works towards lasting change and personal growth and contentment. 

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

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

Visit Devin's Psychology Today Profile:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/devin-a-dos-santos-oakville-on/706222

Christina Sequeria, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), joined our team of  Associates at Switzer Counselling & Psychotherapy Associates after completing her MACP field training under the supervision of Shauna Switzer. Christina's previous experience includes administrative roles at various mental health organizations.  Christina provides support to adolescents and adults at both our Georgetown and Oakville offices.  

Christina brings warmth, empathy and understanding to her work, helping individuals create meaningful change, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and resilience. She offers a safe, inclusive space where all identities—including LGBTQIA+—are honoured and respected through a collaborative and compassionate approach drawing on emotionally focused and attachment-based therapies. She emphasizes empowerment, connection, and hope, helping clients deepen self-awareness, heal relationships, and grow through meaningful change..

Christina 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 & Adolescents
Modalities: Psychodynamic, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, Person-Centered, and Strength Based.