Charlene Jones M.Ed., R.P., C.C.C., C.Hyp.

Registered Psychotherapist

My goal is to help people navigate challenging times to achieve mental wellness, reduce stress, and increase resiliency. I work with adults in every facet of life, navigating change, shifting anxiety and depression, processing current and past trauma, and building healthy relationships through both individual and couples counseling. I also work with individuals and couples facing perinatal challenges including pregnancy and postpartum anxiety and depression and overcoming relationship challenges that often arise with this phase of life.I believe in a client-centered, solution-focused approach that builds on practical skills to create a shift and offer guidance in an inclusive, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. My practice draws on influence from Neuroscience, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and other therapeutic approaches.

Why Work With Me? 

Mothering and parenting is hard! As a parent and clinician, I understand the demands and expectations placed upon us by society, family, and ourselves; and the desire to have it all, yet never quite feeling you are succeeding. YOU ARE NOT ALONE in this. At times we all feel overwhelmed and need support from a compassionate, non-judgmental third-party. I offer that compassion and support, and in that environment, together we can help you to feel relief and show up as the person and parent that you want to be.

My Approach 

I believe in a client centered, solution focused approach that builds on practical skills to create shift and offer guidance in an inclusive, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. My practice draws on influence from Neuroscience, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and other therapeutic approaches. Whether you are facing short or longer-term struggles, I would love to connect and explore how, I can help you create a shift and move towards the life you want to live.  

Techniques Used 

  • Mindfulness 

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Hypnotherapy

  • The Gottman Method

  • Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD (ERP)

Education 

  • Master of Education Counselling - University of Ottawa 

  • Teachers and Trainers of Adults Honours Certificate - Algonquin College

  • Bachelor of Arts- Awarded High Honours- Psychology and Law - Carlton University  

Certifications / Trainings

  • Clinical Supervision Series with DeeAnna Merz Nagel

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 with Drs. John and Julie Gottman

  • San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

  • Breaking the Worry Trance Coach Certification. Daybreak Therapy with Karen Day.

  • Counselling Gender Diverse Clients. Mental Health Academy

  • Action Packed CBT. Cognitive Workshops with Christine Padesky.

  • Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapy Certification. Daybreak Therapy with Karen Day.

  • Brief Narrative Therapy: Foundational Principles & Therapeutic Approaches. Karen Young. / Providing Brief Narrative Therapy. Karen Young.

  • Listening, Witnessing and Intimate Relationships: Using Narrative Therapy in Working with Couples. Jill Freedman.

  • How Modern Society Impairs Attachments and What We Must Do. Michel Cheng.

  • Gender Identify and Gender expression: Listening to the voices across the gender spectrum. Beck Hood and Meghan Simmons

  • Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, Postpartum Support International

  • Cognitive Behaviour Institute- Exposure and Response Therapy for OCD

Professional Organizations 

  • CRPO Registered Psychotherapist, 

  • CCPA Canadian Certified Counsellor