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aMYM FOUNDER: Heather Sansom, MA, PhD
Registered Psychotherapist, Recreation Therapist, Psycho-spiritual Counsellor
After a career in organizational and program leadership, Heather began working in the wellness field over 15 years ago as a mid-life career change. She is in her 6th year in counselling psychology. A registered psychologist in Australia, she is registered in Ontario as a Psychotherapist. She has also been a professor in counselling psychology. She holds an MA in Counselling Psychology, a PhD on psycho-emotional resilience and outdoor recreation, a graduate Diploma in spiritual care and psychotherapy, and three other degrees. She has worked in mental health in hospitals, community agencies, employee assistance, and private practice.
Her additional professional training in counselling psychology includes: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Existential/Meaning Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, nature/animal assisted work, trauma therapy including EMDR for trauma, couples therapy, solution-focused, and psycho-spiritual approaches. She supports clients with a range of concerns including stress, change, depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma/PTSD, health psychology, performance, relationships, grief, and coping with neurodivergence.
Whatever your challenge, Heather collaborates with you using approaches most suited to your needs.
In Canada, Heather is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is also a counsellor member of CASC, a national association for counsellors.
Move Your Mind is physically based in the Ottawa, Ontario (Canada) area. Geography doesn't need to limit you. Most coaching, counselling, facilitation and speaking services can be accessed online. This website is in English. Heather is also fluent in French.
Registered Psychotherapist, Recreation Therapist, Psycho-spiritual Counsellor
After a career in organizational and program leadership, Heather began working in the wellness field over 15 years ago as a mid-life career change. She is in her 6th year in counselling psychology. A registered psychologist in Australia, she is registered in Ontario as a Psychotherapist. She has also been a professor in counselling psychology. She holds an MA in Counselling Psychology, a PhD on psycho-emotional resilience and outdoor recreation, a graduate Diploma in spiritual care and psychotherapy, and three other degrees. She has worked in mental health in hospitals, community agencies, employee assistance, and private practice.
Her additional professional training in counselling psychology includes: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Existential/Meaning Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, nature/animal assisted work, trauma therapy including EMDR for trauma, couples therapy, solution-focused, and psycho-spiritual approaches. She supports clients with a range of concerns including stress, change, depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma/PTSD, health psychology, performance, relationships, grief, and coping with neurodivergence.
Whatever your challenge, Heather collaborates with you using approaches most suited to your needs.
In Canada, Heather is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She is also a counsellor member of CASC, a national association for counsellors.
Move Your Mind is physically based in the Ottawa, Ontario (Canada) area. Geography doesn't need to limit you. Most coaching, counselling, facilitation and speaking services can be accessed online. This website is in English. Heather is also fluent in French.
