Claire Bergen (she/her), RP
Providing In-person, online or phone sessions
Approach: The therapeutic modalities I primary use are Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused therapy (CFT). I use these modalities within a client-centered, trauma informed and anti-oppressive framework. This includes acknowledging how trauma experiences effect people in their day-to-day life, taking into consideration the power dynamics that exist in society, and working towards empowering clients who have experienced oppression, trauma, and discrimination. To me, creating growth-fostering relationships are an important part of the therapeutic process.
Areas of Focus: My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress management, trauma, interpersonal relationships, grief, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, highly sensitive, sexuality, neurodiverse populations, and gender identity.
Hi! My name is Claire Bergen, and I am a registered psychotherapist. As a therapist, I aim to create a safe, warm, and welcoming space for people to open up about their experiences. Every individual is unique and there are many reasons for seeking out counselling, therefore I make ever effort to meet my clients where they are at in their own journey. I believe a strong therapeutic relationship is a powerful and essential component of the healing process.
I am passionate about taking a neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy and working with neurodiverse populations. Neurodiversity-affirming therapy upholds the belief that individuals have differences in the way they think, learn, process, and perceive information, as well as how they interact with the world around them. I aim to provide therapy that highlights people’s natural strengths. Additionally, I take a holistic approach to mental health and well-being in session. This means considering all facets of life including emotional, social, physical, and spiritual.
Education:
Here is a little more about me! I hold a membership with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I have a Master of Education degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University. I have experience working with youth, adolescents, adults and student populations.
I seek to help clients explore their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, gain self-awareness and make meaningful, self-directed change. If you would like to connect with me, please feel free to book a 20-minute free consultation. I look forward to connecting with you!