Personal Statement:
Family Therapist (by referral only)
I am a generalist, who specializes in listening keenly to establish therapeutic relationships and build partnerships in the healing process. Having served in the field of Pastoral Care and Counselling for over three decades, my practice has evolved with the growth and development of Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy. I have worked in the helping profession for most of my adult life and draw from that experience to enrich the therapeutic environment. My interest is in the integration of spiritual disciplines with relevant therapeutic approaches to address intrapersonal and interpersonal challenges.
Certifications, Memberships, Accreditations:
Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner with Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC)
Registered Psychotherapist with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Certified Supervisor-Educator in Spiritual Care & Psycho-spiritual Therapy – CASC
Clinical Supervisor, CRPO
Ordained – Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Member – PAOC – Western Ontario District
Areas of Special Interest:
Integrating spiritual disciplines in therapy; working with families and individuals within the family system; group therapy; working with older adults with mild to major cognitive decline; unique approaches applicable in cases of severe and persistent mental illness; Afro-indigenous therapeutic approaches in addressing trauma
Education
- East Africa School of Theology, Nairobi, Kenya – Bachelor of Arts in Bible & Theology
- Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST) (Africa International University (AIU) – Master of Divinity and Post Graduate Diploma in Education
- North-West University, South Africa – Bachelor of Education
- Western University, London, Ontario – Master of Education
- North-West University, South Africa – PhD, Historical Theology/Church Dogma
- Waterloo Lutheran Seminary (Martin Luther University College) – Post Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy