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It is highly recommended that if possible, you work with a certified practitioner. If you can’t find a Certified Practitioner listed in your area, you can also check the listings for TIR Workshop Graduates (below) for additional contacts. These people will have taken one or more training workshops and are members of the TIR Association, though they are not certified. Listings are alphabetical by location.
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ALBERTA |
Cochrane |
Jane Corkish![]() BA, B.Ed. TIRFPhone: 403-615-8085Jane has extensive experience facilitating TIR and educational support groups. She believes in empowerment through education-so TIR is a perfect fit. Jane has helped countless families with systems navigation and has a special interest in bullying repair and prevention in schools. She serves clients from Cochrane to Sundre AB. |
BC |
Penticton |
Mindy Kollman![]() M.Ed, RCC, AEF, Certified TIR & LSR Senior TrainerPhone: 604-613-1444Email: mindy@understandingu.netURL: http://www.understandingu.net/Mindy has a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. She is certified in TIR and numerous other methods, as well as being a trained play therapist. Mindy specializes working with PTSD with adolescents' issues, mother and daughter challenges, suicidal attempts, anger, depression and attachment disorder. |
MB |
East St. Paul |
Juanita Wilson![]() CTIRFPhone: 204-612-6869Email: juanita@aniibiish.caURL: http://www.aniibiish.ca/home.html |
ON |
Brockville |
Jim PageM.S. RSW (Not currently in private practice) TIRF, LSRFEmail: jim.page@cogeco.cadescription |
Carleton Place |
Beverley Gail Rice![]() MACP, RP, CTIRF, CLSRFPhone: 613-253-6544Email: beverley.handsnsoul@gmail.comURL: http://www.beverleygailrice.comBeverley has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and is a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice. She is certified in TIR and Life Stress Reduction. She has training in Sandplay Therapy and other methods. She helps adults, youth and children with issues, including trauma, PTSD, loss, anxiety, work, and personal relationships. |
Durham Region |
Kimberly Calderwood![]() PhD, RSW, TIRF, LSRFPhone: 905-243-9026Email: kimcalderwood@hotmail.comCurrently not accepting clients but available to deliver training. |
Geraldton |
Kathryn Gayowski![]() RSW, BA, TIRF, LSRF, Registered Social Worker, PsychotherapistPractice Group: Greenstone Victim SevicesPhone: 807-854-4357Email: kathryn.gvs@bellnet.caKathryn is a Registered Social Worker certified in Traumatic Incident and Life Stress Reduction. She has a diverse background with over 30 years in the helping profession. Kathryn uses a client centered approach aimed at empowering individuals and currently provides counselling to victims of crime and trauma. |
Guelph |
Catherine BarlowMSW, RSW, TIRFPhone: 519-824-4107Email: Catherine@lsr-solutions.comURL: http://www.lsr-solutions.com/ |
Horseshoe Valley, Near Barrie |
Margaret U. Nelson![]() MEd, RP, Registered Psychotherapist, Certified TIR and LSR Senior TrainerPhone: 705-835-0752Email: munelson@sympatico.caURL: http://www.margaretnelson.caMargaret has had an extensive career in education (teacher and management). Margaret is a registered psychotherapist, devoting much of her time to her growing training centre, where she trains caregivers and health professionals in TIR and LSR. She is a Senior TIR & LSR Trainer. She is willing to travel. |
Suzanne Carlaw![]() CTIRF, LSRFPhone: 705-627-2295Email: carlawsuz@gmail.comSuzanne is a Certified TIR Facilitator; also a facilitator in LSR and in Ability Enhancement. Suzanne's past career, and volunteer work with hospice and community services inform her empathic, person-centered approach. "Enabling clients to relieve their stress, mitigate or resolve issues, and improve their quality of life is deeply rewarding." |
Kingsville |
Stephanie John![]() MT, OCT, B.Psych, CTIRF, CTIRT, LSRFPractice Group: Aligned and WellPhone: 519-567-9593Email: info@alignednwell.comURL: http://www.alignednwell.comStephanie's theoretical orientation is eclectic drawing on the principles of developmental psychology, attachment theory, meditation and mindfulness, ABA, IBI, NVC, TIR, LSR, DBT, and CBT, providing a well-rounded, intuitive, and evidence-based approach. A Certified TIR Trainer working across southwestern Ontario, Stephanie sees clients in her private practice in Windsor, ON. |
Leamington |
Amie Dekold Elias![]() TIRF, LSRFPractice Group: Doors to HealingPhone: 519-324-6783Email: doorstohealing@hotmail.comURL: https:// www.doorstohealing.comAmie has always been interested in the betterment of others. Working with children and adults fulfills her heart's passion - to facilitate others along their journey. Amie offers Access Bars® and a variety of workshops and retreats from her office on Lake Erie - where health and wellness meet. |
London |
Adela Gorodzinsky![]() M.Ed., CBT, CCC, CTP, TIRFPhone: 519-642-1966Email: healinginprocess@gmail.comOver the last 20 years, I have successfully worked with people who have experienced different kinds of trauma, such as refugees, survivors of abuse, natural disasters and losses such as losses of jobs, loved ones, health. Fluent in Spanish, English and Hebrew. Registered Psychotherapist, Certified TIR facilitator, Certified Canadian Counsellor. |
Meaford |
Darlene OrmsbyR.P., TIRFPhone: 519-379-0479Email: dpormsby@bmts.com |
Niagara Falls |
Cynthia Poole![]() TIR & LSR Facilitator,TIR & LSR TrainerPractice Group: Center for Emotional Resolution and ChangePhone: 647-218-2676Email: cynthia@emotionalresolution.caURL: http://www.emotionalresolution.ca/Certified TIR & LSR Facilitator and Trainer, AE Facilitator Cynthias background is in Nursing and as a Certified Applied Metapsychology Facilitator and Trainer in TIR, LSR and Life Coaching Schema. Cynthia offers in person or worldwide workshops through her Zoom Portal. Cynthia has a private practice in Niagara Falls, providing assistance to those burdened by grief, addiction and trauma. |
Oakville |
Cathy Dodge Smith![]() Ed. D., CTIRF, Davis Dyslexia Program FacilitatorPractice Group: Oakville Success CenterPhone: 905-844-4144Email: cathydodgesmith@gmail.comURL: http://www.stressreductionwithcathy.caCathy has been working in a helping capacity for over 45 years. Her doctoral degree is in Applied Psychology. Most of her work is with individuals who have ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, or autism; she does TIR with anyone wanting relief from stress related to PTSD, childhood abuse, depression, and anxiety. |
Ottawa |
Suzanne Duc![]() RP, MACP, TIRT, LSRT.Phone: 613-698-9707Email: suzanne@suzanneduccounselling.caURL: http://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneducSuzanne is a registered psychotherapist with a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology, and a certified TIR and LSR Trainer. Suzanne's clinic is in downtown Ottawa where she has brought together a number of talented and caring mental health practitioners. For more information, call (613) 698-9707, e-mail suzanne@suzanneduccounselling.ca, or visit http://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanneduc. |
Toronto |
Sylvia Korimsek![]() M.Ed., CTIRF, CLSRFPhone: 416-500-7186Email: sjkorimsek@gmail.comSylvia Korimsek is both a certified facilitator in Traumatic Incident Reduction and Life Stress Reduction. For the past 9 years, she has been employed as a Trauma Counsellor with Morneau-Shepell, while also working in private practice in Toronto, Cobourg and Port Hope. Sylvia is a member of OAMHP and OCT. Sylvia is a Certified TIR facilitator and a LSR facilitator, providing a client-centered approach, using a broad array of effective techniques to resolve client issues. Sylvia has been a teacher, counselor and trauma counselor for over 33 years. She sees clients in Toronto, Cobourg and Port Hope areas. |
Daniel FergusonM. Div., B. Ed., B.A., CTIR F, CLSRF, TIR Trainer, LSR TrainerPractice Group: Daniel FergusonPhone: 416-209-1264Email: danielfergusontir@gmail.comDaniel is a member of the OACCPP. He has been providing counselling services to individuals and groups for over 25 years in a variety of contexts. He has a private practice and is an associate counsellor with the Trauma Department of Shepell-Morneau. |
Anita Duic![]() M. Ed., Certified TIR Facilitator, LSR FacilitatorPhone: 416-656-8582Email: anitaduic8582@yahoo.caAnita is a certified TIR facilitator and a LSR facilitator, helping clients resolve issues using a client centered approach. She brings 35 years of experience in education (teaching and management) to her practice as a trauma and Life Stress Reduction counsellor. Anita sees clients in her private practice in Toronto. |
Carole HoodM.Div., M.Ed., PhD. CTS, TIRF, LSRF |
Michel Rommel![]() CTIRF, LSRFEmail: mr.rommel.michel@gmail.comI am a Certified TIR Facilitator and LSR Facilitator. Driven by my passion to help people reach their full potential, I also bring along an expertise in creating stronger communities through the power of the arts and volunteering to my practice. I offer sessions in English and French. |
Arnoldene Grace-Sandy![]() M.Div, M.C.C., CTIRF, LSRFPhone: 416-459-1462Email: arnie.grace.sandy@gmail.comArnie is a Clinical Counsellor (MFT), certified in Traumatic Incident Reduction and is a Life Stress Reduction Facilitator. She is a member of OAMHP and AAMFT. Shes passionate helping clients resolve issues using a client-centered approach. Arnie sees clients remotely and in her private practice in Toronto. |
Ghislain Caron![]() BBA, CTIRF, LSRFPhone: 416-999-2177Email: ghislaincaron67@gmail.comGhislain is a Certified TIR facilitator and a LSR facilitator. He brings along his 30 years of expertise in arts management in his practice as a trauma counselor. He is fully bilingual in French and English and has his practice with his partner Daniel Ferguson in Toronto. |
The following practitioners have completed one or more training workshops in TIR and related techniques and are members of the TIR Association, but are not Certified Facilitators. We recommend that whenever possible you work with a Certified Facilitator (listed above). Listings are alphabetical by location.
Find your region quickly: AB | ALBERTA | B.C. | BC | NOVA SCOTIA | NS | NWT | ON | ONTARIO |TIR Workshop Graduates in CANADA |
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AB |
Calgary |
Shannon Loynachan
CCC, Registered Psychologist #5215, TIRF Phone: 403-477-5166 Email: shannon.loynachan@yahoo.ca |
Edmonton |
Rachel Dart
TIRF, LSRF Email: brdart1990@gmail.com |
Sundre |
Ken Sandor
Phone: 1-403-638-9499 Email: krsandor6@gmail.com |
ALBERTA |
Patty LaPointe
TIRF Phone: 403 638 1595 Email: diffusions2020@gmailcom |
B.C. |
Kelowna |
Cailynn Laprise
BA, MA, TIRF Phone: (519) 365-1735 Email: cailynndlaprise@gmail.com |
BC |
Cranbrook |
Kevin Ward
RCC - www.stonecrossretreat.com TIRF Phone: 1-888-206-5721 Email: healingadventure@gmail.com |
Kelowna |
Leora A Splett
M.Ed., RCC, CAP, CRHSPP, AEF, TIRF Phone: 250-860-6661 Email: lasplett@telus.net |
Kimberley |
Ann Saunders
M.Sc. TIRF Email: anns04@gmail.com |
Mission |
Jim Smith
MA, RCC, RSW, TIRF Phone: 778-552-3050 Email: smithjw@shaw.ca |
Vernon |
Kristy Higgins
RPC, MPCP, TIRF Phone: 250-309-9721 Email: kristy.higgins@shaw.ca |
NOVA SCOTIA |
Dartmouth |
Juanita Peters
TIRF Phone: 902-410-3794 Email: wepeople@hotmail.com |
NS |
Ashley Harrison
Correctional Sciences and Policing Diploma, TIRF Email: ashley.harrison@restorativeinquiry.ca |
Halifax |
Carolann Wright Parks
Phone: 902-219-2712 |
Diane Govindsamy
B.A. (HCN), B. Ed. Email: diane.govindsamy@restorativeinquiry.ca |
Terry Dixon
TIRF Email: terry.dixon@restorativeinquiry.ca |
Jenee Jarvis
Phone: 902-229-6007 Email: jenee.jarvis@restorativeinquiry.ca |
Danielle Jackson
B.A., TIRF Email: danielle.jackson@restorativeinquiry.ca |
NWT |
Yellowknife |
Emily Smith
BA, BSW Email: emilysmith_north@outlook.com |
ON |
Atikokan |
Barb Kwasnicia
MSW, RSW, TIRF, LSRF Email: barbko@hotmail.com |
Bradford |
Cynthia Breadner
M.Div, BA Hons Gerontology, CBT, TIRF Phone: 647-234-9351 Email: cynthia.breadner@gmail.com |
Brampton |
Andree D'Auteuil
RP; TIRF Phone: 416-455-1865 Email: www.leapoffaith.co |
Brockville |
Brandy Morton
BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 613-345-5649 ext 1473 Email: bmorton@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca |
Courtney McCarney
BAH, BSW, MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 613-3453881 ext. 1474 Email: cmccarney@brockvillegeneralhospital.ca |
Cobourg |
Maureen Pollard
MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 905-375-5909 Email: maureenpollardmsw@gmail.com |
Collingwood |
Tracy Bertrand
BSE, RSW, TIRF Phone: 705-443-7690 Email: tracybertrandrws@gmail.com |
Dorchester |
Julia Lansens
TIRF, LSRF Phone: 519-852-4664 Email: julialansens@gmail.com |
Etobicoke |
Brenda Polzler
TIRF Phone: 416-505-7438 Email: bpolzler@yahoo.com |
Frankford |
Jenny Crowe
Email: jen.m.crowe@gmail.com |
Gravenhurst |
Lana Wilson
MSW, RSW, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 705-822-0819 |
Jarvis |
Melanie Dell
Phone: 905-520-8890 |
Kingsville |
Linda York
www.lindayork.ca Email: linda@lindayork.ca |
Kitchener |
Martina C Steiger
ThD, MSC, TIRF Phone: 226-338-6707 Email: martina@martinasteiger.com |
Leamington |
Phyllis Balkwill
Tir Facilitator, LSR facilitator Phone: 519-551-5571 Email: phyllis@bighelp.ca |
Manotick |
Chiru Counselling & Psychotherapy - Maria Chiru
RP, MACP Email: chiru@chirucounselling.ca |
Mindemoya |
Bridget Douglas
M.S.W., R.S.W., TIRF, LSRF Email: bridgetd77@gmail.com |
Mississauga |
Julia Zheretiy
RP(Q), TIRF, LSRF Email: juliazheretiy@gmail.com |
Tracey Wade
BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 416-592-0922 Email: tracey@healingconversations.ca |
Newmarket |
Karen T Kemp
M. Psych.,c. Psychological Associate, TIRF Phone: 416-414-1988 Email: talktokaren@ymail.com |
Niagara Falls |
Brian Poole
HBA, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 647-510-2676 Email: brianpoole2019@gmail.com |
North Bay |
Leslie Bulmer
Hons BA, TIRF Phone: 705-477-1316 Email: lesliepbulmer@gmail.com |
Terra Nevrencan
MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 705-495-2662 Email: terranev@outlook.com |
Oshawa |
Miranda Murchison
Addictions Counsellor, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 289-240-1620 Email: mirandamurchison@gmail.com |
Ottawa |
Heather Fawcett
MA Counselling Email: heather.fawcett.counselling@gmail.com |
Dr. Carey Stevens
Phone: 877-466-8498 Email: carey@careystevens.com |
Parry Sound |
Amanda Pyykko
TIRF Phone: 705-746-4264 |
Katrina Aguiar
TIRF |
Brett Barager
MSW, RSW, TIRF Phone: 647-994-0785 Email: bbarager@wpshc.com |
Port Severn |
Connie Foster
NP-PHC, MSc, TIRF |
Renfrew County |
Lisa Bowman
MSW, RSW, RRP, TITC-CT, TIRF Phone: 613-631-1097 Email: forging.forward.counselling@gmail.com |
St. Thomas |
Barbara J. Saunders
BA, RSSW, Thanatologist - Grief Counsellor, TIRF, LSRF Phone: 519-637-8458 Email: bsaunders@healingaheartsloss.com |
Thornhill |
Julia Gousseva
TIRF Email: julia@idreamacademy.ca |
Toronto |
Jayshree Khemchandani
TIRF Phone: 416-837-1420 Email: jayshree_411@yahoo.com |
Jorhdin Banner
Ph.D., R.P., TIRF Phone: 416-895-0664 or 403-609-8188 |
Uxbridge |
Scott Brown
TIRF, LSRF Phone: 416-659-1775 Email: evoqque@evoqque.com |
Wallaceburg |
Neva Isaac-Sands
TIRF Email: nevaisaac_sands@hotmail.com |
Mary Ann Angeles
MSW, RSW, RP Email: mhrrangeles@hotmail.com |
Whitby |
Deidre Martin
Email: dee.martin@bell.net |
Windsor |
Adriana Marazita
CVW, RSW, TIRF Email: amarazita@hotmail.com |
ONTARIO |
Gina Michaud
TIRF, OCT, retired Director of Curriculum Email: Ginamichaud8@gmail.com |