Pauline O'Brien
Psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, adjunct professor in counselling psychology
​I specialize in working with people who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma (including PTSD and CPTSD), and addiction. Most of my clients come to see me because, they are experiencing a dissatisfaction with life, they are burning out or are feeling stuck. They are often exhausted and doing battles internally and with systems. My clients are self described perfectionists and overachievers.
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists and have a Doctorate degree in counselling psychology from the University of Toronto (OISE). I'm a Canadian Certified Counsellor-Supervisor and Certified Clinical Supervisor, Addiction Counsellor. I'm a long-time advocate for the creation of safer spaces in healthcare My graduate research at the University of Toronto focused on counsellors’ experiences of learning to work with family physicians and integrating within Family Health Team (FHT) models and , and my Masters research at the University of Ottawa focused on the impact of psychological trauma and methods of treatment.
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Over the years I have worked in a variety of settings, including governmental and non-governmental, healthcare, education and not for profit/charitable organizations.
In addition to seeing clients through my private practice and training clinical supervisors, I am an adjunct professor at Yorkville University in the Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DCP) programs.My practice is informed also from my own personal experiences with mental illness and trauma. I can fully appreciate the difficulty it takes to ask for help. It takes courage, patience, and an open mind. I also know it can be incredibly rewarding and life-changing. To this end, I'm committed to fostering a safer, collaborative, warm, and non-judgmental space where trust can be built and positive transformation can begin to take root.
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I'm fiercely passionate about personal and professional growth, and have had the privilege of studying under a number of psychotherapy and spiritual masters across the world.
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I've lived and worked in Indigenous communities in Northwest Territories and Nunavut; worked in a hospital diversion program to support individuals in crisis; run a volunteer suicide intervention program in a rural community; and spent countless hours in training and clinical supervision to help my practice.
I'm continuously committed to my growth as a therapist, teacher, and person, through self-study, ongoing personal therapy and clinical supervision, and post-graduate training.
In my spare time I love a walk in the woods, listening to podcasts, reading or cooking for my two school aged kiddos.
I am honoured to live, work, and play in the unceded territory of the Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee, Erie, Neutral and Mississauga’s of the Credit first nation.
If you would like to learn more about my counselling services or how we can work together, then please contact me today.
I look forward to sharing this journey with you!
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Fees for Pauline:
- 50 minute individual counselling: $225
- 80 minute individual counselling: $335
- 80 minute couples/family counselling: $335. All fees include applicable taxes.
Let’s Work Together
206 Locke Street South
Hamilton, ON L8P 4B4
Canada
E-Mail: paulineobrienrp@gmail.com
Tel: +1 905-536-8830