Pronouns: She/Her
Courtney is a friendly, warm, and compassionate psychologist who collaborates with clients to achieve long-term therapeutic goals.
Approach
Courtney believes in building a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients through trust, empathy, and acceptance. She takes a client-centered approach that focuses on the client’s life experiences and strengths to achieve therapeutic outcomes. Her approach is evidence-based and recognizes that the client is the expert of their own experience.
Experiences and Interests
Courtney has worked with individuals across diverse cultural backgrounds and the lifespan, in private practice, schools, and community mental health services. She has experience in treating a range of presentations, including anxiety disorders, depression, neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma, body image, and self-esteem challenges. Her work in schools has provided her with extensive experience in working with young people and their families. Courtney is particularly passionate about working with young adults and adolescents to achieve their therapeutic goals.
Therapies
Courtney tailors evidence-based approaches to meet the unique needs and experiences of her clients. She draws from a range of therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness.
How is Courtney described by her clients?
Courtney’s clients describe her as an empathetic, relaxed, and genuine person who creates a safe and non-judgmental space for them to work collaboratively.
Courtney personally
Courtney enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her Border Collie puppy, Pip.