Sarah Johnston (nee Adams) is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Sarah is accepting new clients for virtual or phone appointments to anyone in Ontario. Sarah offers individual counselling services for youth and adults.
Sarah is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is passionate about creating a judgement-free, safe space that empowers individuals to explore their current challenges in a new light.
Sarah is an active listener and affirming presence. Completing a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, Sarah has gained a plethora of knowledge about mental health and counselling treatments.
In addition to Sarah’s education, her previous work experience includes working as an Instructor Therapist, supporting children as they navigate challenges related to Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Time Management.
Sarah has over ten years of experience volunteering as a mental health advocate in the Burlington community and several mental health organizations. Sarah draws on her previous education, work, and volunteer experience as she supports individuals through trauma, crisis, adverse life experiences, and mental health challenges.
Counselling provided: Individual Counselling for Youth and Adults, and Family Counselling
Specialities: Anxiety, Depression, Relationship or Couple Issues, Difficult Changes, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD.
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness & Grounding Techniques, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy.
Certification:
CCPA Student Member
CCPA
March 2023
Certification:
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
Canadian Red Cross
October 2021
Certification:
Research Skills & Analysis
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
June 2021
TRAINING
Training:
Professional Practice and Jurisprudence
CRPO
February 2023
Training:
Parent Coaching in Applied Behavioural Analysis (Children)
Canoe Therapy, Arianna Monjezi, Senior Therapist
January 2023
Training:
ACT and Applied Behavioural Analysis (Children)
Canoe Therapy, Amanda Bailey & Aastha Chhatlani, Senior Therapists
November 2023
Training:
VB-MAPP & ABLLS Assessment Training (Children)
Canoe Therapy, Hunter Grillo, Senior Therapist
September 2022
Training:
One-to-one Therapy in Applied Behavioural Analysis (Children)
Canoe Therapy, Sarah Layzell, Behavioural Consultant
September 2022
Training:
Crisis Intervention Training
Safe Management Group
October 2021
COURSES
Courses:
Couples & Family Systems
Yorkville University
November 2023
Courses:
Crisis & Trauma Counselling
Yorkville University
October 2023
Courses:
Group Counselling
Yorkville University
October 2023
Courses:
Applying Interventions
Yorkville University
July 2023
Courses:
Counselling Methodologies: Behavioural and Cognitive Modalities
Yorkville University
November 2022
Courses:
Ethical Standards for Mental Health Service Providers
Yorkville University
October 2022
Courses:
Research Methodology
Yorkville University
August 2022
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