Melissa Gordon-Joseph
I am a registered psychotherapist with extensive experience in individual counselling, group, and workshop facilitation. I completed my MA in Youth Justice from Middlesex University in London, England, and a Graduate Diploma in Couples Counselling from St Paul’s University in Ottawa, Ontario. I am a certified ASIST trainer and a certified UCLA PEERS® trainer.
I rely on the wisdom of the Holy Scriptures, as well as training and experience, to provide exceptional service to my clients. My faith is an anchor that fuels my passion for guiding and assisting clients on life’s journey. With over 15 years in the field, I am equipped to combine my academic training and experience of working with diverse clients. I pride myself on fostering an environment where collaboration can thrive. I use my unique skills and experience to provide tailored solutions to assist individuals to find their path within an environment of change and transition.
My interventions are informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal Theory to help clients develop a deeper awareness of self and learn new coping strategies and skills.
Counselling Areas of Interest
Social skills coaching
DBT skills coaching
Wellness skills development
Clinical supervision/mentoring
Depression
Anxiety
Grief
Christian Growth
ADHD
Emotion regulation
Insomnia / sleep
Workshop
ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop.
Contact
email: melissajosephcounselling@gmail.com
Call: 613- 604-2579
Our Practitioners
Melissa Gordon-Joseph
MA, RP
