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  • Master of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counselling
  • Bachelor of Arts, Honours, Brock University
  • Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
  • Member in good standing, Canadian Counselling Association


Human suffering is universal. I am here to assist you in finding peace by helping you retrain your brain to process life as it is rather than how you believe it should be. If you are looking for someone who sees you as a whole person, understands trauma, and is willing to work with your personal needs in mind, I am that therapist. My experience in the fields of education, child and adult mental health, and special education, has prepared me to work with your children, your family, or you. We all live busy lives and can't always get in to the office; with that in mind, I also offer Skype services and telephone counselling.



Elizabeth Stoakley

Supervised Training Experience

  • Post Graduate Diploma: Group Dynamics
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Member of The Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists


I am passionate about personal development and empowerment. I can help if you have a concern about: Depression, Anxiety disorders, Stress management, Grief (after divorce, death, or immigration), Personal development: Personal project of life, goals, low motivation, Eating disorder, Low self-esteem, Issues in relationships, couples and family conflicts, communication difficulties, Vocational counselling. Immigration process and settlement in a new context. My knowledge combined with my personal and leadership skills, helps people challenge to reach a renewed sense of purpose and achievement. 

Supervised Training Experience

  • Master of Arts, Brock University; Honours Bachelor of Arts, Wilfrid Laurier University
  • Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
  • Member in good standing of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists


I believe that people can change their lives for the better, and my goal as a therapist is to help you meet your personal goals. My background includes the study of the brain and behaviour, with a focus on the effect of sleep loss on emotions. I have experience using psychotherapy and biofeedback to assist people in coping with a variety of difficulties, including recovery from accidents or injuries, stress, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic pain, depression, and insomnia. Life presents many challenges and we are here to help you when you need support.

Call today for your complimentary consultation: 905-409-1869

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Julie Christiansen

Supervised Training Experience

  • Master of Arts, Yorkville University, Bachelor of Arts, University of Ottawa 
  • Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
  • Member in good standing, IAAP  and General Member, Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists, and Psychotherapists (OACCPP)
  • Clinical services supervised by Clinical Psychologists licensed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

I have a background in mental health counselling, psychiatric rehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, and employment counselling, but my areas of specialization are anger and stress solutions, bullying, and MVA recovery. If you have experienced bullying as a student or an adult worker, are struggling with "negative" emotions like anger and stress/anxiety, or are trying to come to terms with physical, social, emotional, and cognitive changes after a motor vehicle accident, our practice is here to support you through your healing process.

Julie A. Christiansen Counselling & Psychotherapy