I believe that every person has the innate ability to live and harness an authentically bold and heart-centred life. Trauma and oppression disconnects us from this truth leaving behind lasting wounds that hurt our relationship to ourselves and others. I have worked in the field of mental health, addiction and trauma for 20 years and have supported many individuals through their healing journey. I am trained in various integrative and relational therapies that support mind, body and spirit. I hold space and co-create safety so that you may listen and trust the wisdom within that empowers you towards more choice, freedom and boundless joy.
I specialize in trauma responsive, attachment informed therapy which facilitates social justice, post-traumatic growth and healing. My work is guided by an anti-oppressive, welcoming and inclusive lens. I work with adults, couples, teens, children and diverse families. I celebrate all expressions of diversity and honour innate wisdom, goodness and whole being-ness.
My own healing work is integral to my capacity to show up with presence, compassion, humility and grit. I value your resiliency and honour your ability to survive.
Somatic Experiencing, NARM, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Expressive Arts, DBT, Reiki and Mindful Self Compassion guides my practice. I welcome you where you are at. No judgement. Only a curious heart and accepting mind.
I believe that every person has the innate ability to live and harness an authentically bold and ...
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As the owner of Patricia Berendsen & Associates Trauma Healing Centre of London Counselling and Psychotherapy Services, Patricia says “I’m always seeking to serve my clients in a manner that honours the whole person: body, mind and spirit. I also believe that every interaction is an opportunity for healing!”
With over 25 years of experience in the counseling field, Patricia is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT), Registered Social Worker (RSW), Registered Psychotherapist (RP), and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).
“I specialize in trauma and the body, attachment issues, relationship challenges, and wellness in the workplace.”
Her experience has encompassed issues such as abuse, addictions, relationships (individual, couple and family), anger management, anxiety, grief, homosexuality, codependency, terminal illness and chronic pain, stress management, self-esteem, domestic violence, depression, parenting skills, eating disorders and body image.
“The therapeutic relationship is a process of learning and unfolding for both the client as well as the therapist,” Patricia believes.
Patricia provides consultation and training to agencies and organizations seeking to incorporate trauma-informed practices. “To support their efforts to ‘keep the soul in their work,’ I employ therapeutic tools and skills to uniquely meet the needs of each person,” she explains. She says that she uses” “the strengths that clients have but don’t know they have” and works collaboratively with clients in a gentle, productive way.
Patricia is an Adjunct Faculty of Graduate Studies at Western University and has supervised interns in the MSW, M.Ed. and M.Sc. programs. As an approved supervisor with OAMFT/AAMFT, she offers clinical supervision to other practitioners who wish to deepen and enrich their clinical practice and improve the quality of service and accountability to their clients.
“I am proud to say that I am the only psychotherapist in all of Canada with my specific qualifications to work with trauma, attachment and the body,” she says.
Patricia’s experience and achievements, including over 30 publications in peer-reviewed and professional journals, as well as individual chapters in three edited books in Canada and the United States, has earned her the reputation as an expert in the field. She has presented at several national conferences and teaches and consults throughout Canada and in the United States. She is also an editor of Psychotherapy: Cure of the Soul published in 2014.
Patricia “always has creative projects on the go” and has directed and produced two documentary films that are widely utilized in university, college and high school curriculum. In addition, she has had several artistic pieces chosen for the Art for Aids International Art Exhibition and portfolio.
A cancer survivor who has been “in a warm and wonderful relationship for the past 20 years,” Patricia is the mother of four adult children and the owner of “the cutest miniature poodle.”
“I am an avid reader and I love learning,” she says. She enjoys yoga and hiking, the latter of which has allowed her to “love the moments where nature takes my breath away with its beauty.”
As the owner of Patricia Berendsen & Associates Trauma Healing Centre of London Counselling a...
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Ashleigh specializes in the areas of anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, hoarding and chronic disorganization, and life transitions. Ashleigh has over ten years experience working in the area of Violence Against Women (VAW).
In order to support clients, Ashleigh uses an eclectic approach that integrates Somatic Experiencing (SE), Attachment-based therapy, Feminist therapy, and Person-centered therapy.
Ashleigh specializes in the areas of anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, hoarding and chronic...
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“Andre completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology before obtaining his Bachelors of Education. He then spent the next six years teaching in remote communities located in northern Ontario and Quebec.He received his Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University after moving to the London area. Andre is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Andre has experience working with youth and their parents through the various difficulties that occur within the family structure. Andre has a self-care, body, mind, and social support perspective approach to therapy. He supports clients to find their way to where they want to be, taking it one step at a time. Andre believes in helping clients to find old loves, discovering new loves, or rediscovering new ways to look at things. Andre has experience helping many through burnout and depression, and anxiety.”
“Andre completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology before obtaining his Bachelors of Education. ...
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Hannah works with stressed out, high performing individuals. She is a practitioner of Somatic Experiencing. She utilizes the wisdom of the body to dissolve stress and optimize neural functioning.
Clients love coming to session. It is a sacred space to wind down and clear the mind and release tension in the body.
As a result, the mind is able to function optimally and solve problems from a peak state while the body is able to heal and metabolize stress.
Hannah works with stressed out, high performing individuals. She is a practitioner of Somatic Ex...
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