online across Ontario
Kelly Pritchard
Registered Psychotherapist · MA · RP
- Individuals
- English
Support for Anger Management, Anxiety, Conflict Resolution, Couples Communication and 5 more ↓
Areas of focus
If what you are carrying is not listed, it is still worth a conversation.
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Conflict Resolution
- Couples Communication
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Unavailability
- Anxiety in Children
- Women's Issues
Also works with Abuse survivor issues, Aggression, Child abuse, Control issues, Crisis intervention, Emotional / psychological abuse, Family conflict, Family of origin, Obsessive compulsive disorder, PTSD, Relationships dating, Return to work, Self-esteem, Self-harm, Sexual assault victim, Spiritual counselling, Spiritual issues, Stress management and Workplace issues.
In Kelly's words
I specialize in helping individuals who have experience with mental health challenges, trauma, relationship difficulties, questions about life and spirituality, and similar issues using a holistic, often spiritually-informed, approach. I’ve always believed in integrating the spiritual, mental, emotional, and behavioural aspects of healing. My approach begins with conventional healing practices, and helps my clients understand how these methods relate to the timeless spiritual teachings and practices that have also helped to shape our concepts of healing.
Continue reading Kelly's approach
On my personal and professional journey, I’ve worked with traditional medicine men and women, Buddhist meditation teachers, and a diverse mix of spiritual practitioners from many walks of life. And I’ve received specialized training in evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorders, clinical depression, and self-esteem issues, among other psycho-social issues. I relate to my clients through my firsthand experience with psychological healing – which contributes in a significant way to my passion for helping others become their best, most resilient selves.
Background
In-depth training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Registered with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Qualifications & registrations
- Also holds
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Spiritual (holistic) Psychotherapy
- In depth experience with Mindfulness and Meditation
- Training and experience in Internal Family Systems Therapy
- Experience
- 8 years
Trained in these approaches — drawn on depending on what each person needs, not a fixed formula.
A few questions, answered
A desire to master the human condition.
The opportunity to see the best in humanity.
This is completely understandable. Ask for free consultations! Bring a list of questions that are important to you. Find someone who you feel comfortable with, but also who can challenge you. Trust yourself 😊
Having the tools to create a rock-solid relationship with my SELF.
That there is a one-size-fits-all path to healing, that you can heal within a set time frame, that there’s something ‘wrong’ with you for not being healed yet.
It completely depends on the situation but, in general, it can be very challenging for a good friend to separate their emotions about you or about a situation from the process of supporting you. Meaning it can be difficult for a good friend to offer unconditional support. I’m not an expert on coaching, but in my experience, psychotherapy can offer a more holistic and in-depth healing experience (many therapists are also able to offer coaching-style interventions to their clients; however, coaches are not able to offer psychotherapy interventions to their clients). Psychotherapy is a very rich and constantly evolving field.
Getting to know Kelly
- What activity instantly calms you?
- Aside from meditation, I absolutely love using thermal cycles – or what’s known as the hot-cold-rest-ritual – to relax. Combining hot and cold is the ticket for me.
- What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
- Sooo hard to pick just one. I’d have to go with “no matter what’s happened, nothing can stop you from having the life you crave”.
- How do you enjoy spending your alone time?
- These days you’ll be sure to find me meditating, listening to a podcast, or getting off the beaten path with my dogs.