Areas of Practise

Relationships; Marriage Counselling; Couples Therapy; Self Esteem; Life Balance; Assertiveness; Intimacy; Confidence-Building; Communication

Population Served

Adult

Services Offered

Cog./Behavioural Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Marital Therapy, Short-Term Therapy

Biography

Susan Blackburn practices counselling and therapy in South Pickering under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist or Registered Psychological Associate who are members of the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

Susan is a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP). She has a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, a B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology, and a B.Sc. in Business.

Susan's expertise includes Adlerian, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion-focused and client-centered psychotherapy. She is a published writer and has made several guest appearances on radio and television as an expert therapist.

As a therapist, mother, and former director of a graduate-level private school, Susan understands the challenges facing career-committed professionals, family-oriented individuals and those seeking change for personal improvement. She uses her unique blend of business, entrepreneurial and psychology experience to work collaboratively with her clients to uncover their strengths, gain insight and achieve their goals.

Areas of interest include: marriage counselling, confidence-building, self esteem, work/life balance and relationships.