Hi, my name is Kersten and thank you for visiting my website. I am a registered psychotherapist with CRPO, and registered with CCPA.

In addition, I have over 1000 direct client experience providing therapy for various people from all walks of life and dealing with various issues.

My interests are in psychology, spirituality, healing, personal growth, mindfulness, meditation, mental health well being, optimal performance, empowerment, and self actualization, which have all lead me to and influence my work and study as a psychotherapist.

I truly enjoy what I do and find great satisfaction in being in service to and caring for those in need.

Education

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from University of Western Ontario, and a Masters of Theology: Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. I am also a registered psychotherapist in good standing in Ontario with CRPO, and a registered counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

I participate in ongoing professional development, such as in person workshops, conducting research, reading peer-reviewed journals, consultation with professors and supervisors, and dedicate myself to my own personal growth and awareness.

• M.A. Theology: Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy - Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener-Waterloo, ON.

• B.A. Psychology - University of Western Ontario, London, ON.

• Psychotherapy & Meditation Certificate - Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. 

• Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic Certificate - Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

• DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy) Training - Dr. Marsha Lineham, Founder of DBT, Online

• Solution Focused Training - Level One - University of Toronto (Oise), Toronto, ON

• Mindfulness Emotional Focused Therapy Training - Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON

• Attachment Theory Certificate - Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

• Integrated and experiential CBT for generalized anxiety disorder - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

• Hypnotherapist - Certified by National Guild of Hypnotherapist. Toronto, ON

• Max Meditation System Facilitator - Toronto, ON

• Stress Rescue Facilitator (For the Workplace and individuals) - MMS, Toronto, ON