Karen Pitt - Bayridge

Areas of focus

If what you are carrying is not listed, it is still worth a conversation.

Also works with Abuse survivor issues, Addictions, Aggression, Attachment, Body image issues, Caregiver stress, Child abuse, Children divorce, Co-parenting, Control issues, Crisis intervention, Elder abuse / exploitation, Emotional / psychological abuse, Family conflict, First responders, Health wellness, Identity issues, Immigration adjustment cultural adjustments, Life transitions, Love intimacy, Mood disorders, Multicultural issues, Obsessive compulsive disorder, Parenting, Parenting attachment, Pre-marital, Professional burnout, PTSD, Rehabilitation, Relationships dating, Return to work, Same sex couples, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Sexual assault victim, Sexual health, Special needs / disabilities, Spiritual issues, Stress management, Teen divorce and Workplace issues.

In Karen's words

Leading towards new opportunities of growth and change with a strong interactive and dynamic outlook

Continue reading Karen's approach

With over 25 years of experience in psychotherapy, faith-based and transformational healing & growth, counseling, and spiritual care I continue to enjoy the opportunity to help people face-to-face, or with telephonic, internet, and video consultations. I facilitate new opportunities for growth and change with an interactive and dynamic outlook. I have extensive experience in many areas of life and the emotional pain that holds us captive to our pasts or the fears of the present, causing us to fail in caring for ourselves and those whom we love.

I provide opportunities for resolutions to past and present of damage, equality, inclusion and equity, enabling people to tell their stories in various ways. I enable this in person, online or by phone, through Individual Counselling & Therapy; Support Groups offering care and connection, and Psycho-Therapeutic Courses promoting understanding and healing.

I work with people with disabilities and others, breaking cycles of manipulation, mistreatment, misuse or exploitation, helping to restore their choice in relationships and life. Working with people from all walks and ways of life, I am able to stand with you in the midst of your struggle, with the belief that our stories empower change.

Background

I am a registered psychotherapist with a Masters degree from DeMontfort University in Leicester, England, and a Masters of Divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I am presently a PhD candidate with the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, in Practical Theology in the area of people with disability in leadership in faith communities. I am an experienced facilitator, group leader, researcher and speaker in the areas of anti-oppressive practices.

Registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

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Qualifications & registrations

Experience: 34 Years

Trained in these approaches — drawn on depending on what each person needs, not a fixed formula.

A few questions, answered

People connected and felt safe with me, and I found it rewarding that people shared their stories with trust.

My favorite thing about being a therapist is when a client connects with their process in ‘ah-ha’ moments.

I would encourage them with the question around “are you ready to change?”

In final stages of PhD and completing Masters studies as a dyslexic.

I am grateful for the care and life of my service dog, Sami.

Your children learn from your life and modelling.

Getting to know Karen

What activity instantly calms you?: Talking to people
Which meal is your favorite: breakfast, lunch, or dinner?: Dinner
How do you enjoy spending your alone time?: Watching sci-fi
Who would play you in the movie of your life?: Emma Thompson

Areas of focus

In Karen's words

Background

Qualifications & registrations

A few questions, answered

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Getting to know Karen