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Registered Psychotherapist, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
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Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Arts, Spiritual Care & Psychotherapy
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Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (Couples, Individuals, Trauma Survivors), (ICEEFT)
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Certified in Integration of Mindfulness in Psychotherapy (Harvard University)
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Certified Supervisor (Martin Luther University College)
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Mindfulness Training: Yasodhara Ashram, residential Yoga Development Course in psychology & spirituality; Teaching Certification
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EMDR Levels 1 and 2 (EMDRIA)
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Certification in Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal (Addo Network)
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Certification in Sexual Addiction (Addo Network)
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Polyvagal Theory, EFT & Polyvagal Theory Training
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Certification in Treating First Responders Dealing with Operational Stress Injury & PTSD
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Master’s Series training, National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine (NICABM)
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Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Arts (Political Science), Development & International Relations
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Guelph University, Bachelor of Arts, Int. Development​​
Approach & Credentials​
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As a certified emotionally focused therapist (EFT), Katherine's expertise has been recognized by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). Additionally, she has trained under Dr. Kevin Skinner, of the globally-recognized Addo Recovery program, in the compassionate treatment of marriage infidelity. Katherine also has trained in the neuroscience of emotional reactions, applying that work to polyvagal practices and many other trauma-focused treatments.
Her mindfulness-focused therapy work includes certification from the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy at Harvard University. She also has certification by the Yoga Development Course at Yasodhara Ashram, following extensive residential teaching on the psycho-spiritual aspects of yoga practice and philosophy.
Katherine holds two graduate degrees in the humanities. Her academic work was recognized with the top award in the psychotherapy stream of the Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care program at Martin Luther University College. In 2025, Katherine trained for the clinical supervision of psychotherapy students.
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Professional Counselling Associations
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College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
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Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
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ICEEFT Member: International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
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Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, Harvard University
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Addo Network (Relationship Betrayal, Sexual Addiction)
