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.
Find your region quickly: | ALBERTA | BC | MB | ON |
| Certified TIR Facilitators in CANADA |
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| ALBERTA |
| De Winton |
Jane CorkishBA, B.Ed.Phone: 403-615-8085 |
| BC |
| Kelowna |
Leora A SplettM.Ed., RCC, CAP, CRHSPP, AEFPhone: 250-860-6661Email: lasplett@telus.net |
| Langley |
Yvonne Dion Phone: 604-329-5421Email: yvonnedion@shaw.caURL: http://www.lifebeyondgrief.com/Yvonne supports families and individuals coping with the loss of someone special in their lives or those who are terminally ill. She has achieved her certificate in Trauma Incident Reduction, and has been trained in Life Stress Reduction. Hospice services and bereavement are undoubtedly necessary services which account for much of her experience. Yvonne is a compassionate individual who listens without judgement. No judgments, no religious affiliations, no advice, just ears and a kind heart to listen. |
| Penticton |
Mindy Kollman M.Ed, RCC, AEF, TIRT, LSRT, Senior TIR TraINERPhone: 778-288-3435Email: 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 |
| Aurora |
Lyndsey McKeownPhone: 905-251-1530Email: lakmckeown@hotmail.com |
| Brockville |
Jim PageM.S. RSW (Not currently in private practice)Email: jim.page@cogeco.ca |
| Carleton Place |
Beverley Gail Rice MACP, RP (Qual.), CTIRFPhone: 613-253-6544Email: beverley.handsnsoul@gmail.comURL: http://www.beverleygailrice.comBeverley has a Masters in Counselling Psychology and is an EAP Counsellor in private practice. Certified in TIR , with training in Life Stress Reduction, Sandplay Therapy and other methods, she helps adults, youth and children with a variety of issues, including trauma, PTSD, loss, anxiety, work, and personal relationships. |
| Durham Region |
Kimberly Calderwood PhD, RSWPhone: 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: 519-824-4107URL: http://www.lsr-solutions.com/ |
| Horseshoe Valley, Near Barrie |
Suzanne Carlaw CTIRFPhone: 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." |
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. |
| 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 numerous different kinds of trauma, such as refugees, survivors of different kinds of abuse, natural disasters, loved ones and health related losses. Fluent in Spanish, English and Hebrew. Certified TIR facilitator, Trager Practitioner and Canadian Counsellor. |
| 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, LSRF, LSRTPhone: 613-230-0250 Ext. 222 |
| Toronto |
Carole HoodM.Div., M.Ed., PhD. CTS |
Daniel FergusonM. Div., B. Ed., B.A., Certified TIR F, LSRF, TIR TrainerPractice Group: Daniel FergusonPhone: 416-209-1264Daniel 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. |
Sylvia Korimsek M.Ed., TIRFPhone: 416-500-7186Email: sjkorimsek@gmail.comSylvia 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. |
Mary Goossen-Scott CTS, CH, TIRF, LSRF, TIRT, LSRTPhone: 647-625-9287Email: marygoossenscott@gmail.comURL: http://stressrecovery.caMary has a private practice of over 25 years, working as a CTS and relationship counsellor. She works with all ages, including fostered and adopted children, war veterans, and stressed individuals. "I have been trained in many powerful therapies, and I find TIR the most healing of them all." |
| Windsor |
Stephanie JohnBA, DCT, MT, TIRFPhone: 519-567-9593Email: stephaniejohn2000@gmail.com |
| Woodbridge |
Cynthia Poole TIRT, TIR and LSR FacilitatorPractice Group: Awakening HeartPhone: 647-218-2676Email: cynthiapoole@cynthiapoole.caURL: http://www.AwakeningHeart.infoI have blended my nursing background with my experiences as a Certified Traumatic Incident Reduction Trainer, Certified Life Stress Reduction Facilitator and Family Crisis Coach giving me the resources to assist families in crisis. My passion and knowledge lies in providing assistance to families burdened by grieving, addiction and trauma. |
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: BC | NOVA SCOTIA | NS | NWT | ON || TIR Workshop Graduates in CANADA |
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| BC |
| Abbotsford |
| Lesley Braithwaite
MA Phone: 778-242-7693 Email: lesleybraithwaite@shaw.ca |
| Cranbrook |
| Kevin Ward
RCC - www.stonecrossretreat.com Phone: 1-888-206-5721 Email: healingadventure@gmail.com |
| Mission |
| Jim Smith
MA, RCC, RSW Phone: 778-552-3050 Email: smithjw@shaw.ca |
| Vernon |
| Kristy Higgins
RPC, MPCP Phone: 250-309-9721 Email: kristy.higgins@shaw.ca |
| NOVA SCOTIA |
| Dartmouth |
| Juanita Peters
Phone: 902-410-3794 Email: wepeople@hotmail.com |
| NS |
| Ashley Harrison
Correctional Sciences and Policing Diploma 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
Email: terry.dixon@restorativeinquiry.ca |
| Jenee Jarvis
Phone: 902-229-6007 Email: jenee.jarvis@restorativeinquiry.ca |
| Danielle Jackson
B.A. Email: danielle.jackson@restorativeinquiry.ca |
| NWT |
| Yellowknife |
| Emily Smith
BA, BSW Email: emilysmith_north@outlook.com |
| ON |
| Atikokan |
| Barb Kwasnicia
MSW, RSW Email: barbko@hotmail.com |
| Attawapiskat |
| Roselynn Koostachin
Email: roselynnkoostachin@mushkegowuk.ca |
| Belleville |
| Laura Wattie
MSW, RSW Phone: 613-921-2927 |
| Blenheim |
| Janice Kirkwood
BHSc, I.C.A.D.C. Phone: 519-676-7470 Email: spsugar@hotmail.com |
| Cobourg |
| Maureen Pollard
MSW, RSW Phone: 905-375-5909 Email: maureenpollardmsw@gmail.com |
| Collingwood |
| Tracy Bertrand
BSE, RSW Phone: 705-443-7690 Email: tracybertrandrws@gmail.com |
| Denbigh |
| Kevin Cunningham
Phone: 416-857-7401 Email: kevind_cunningham@live.com |
| Dorchester |
| Mai-Ling Thiessen
BA, BSW, Phone: 519-859-0497 |
| Etobicoke |
| Brenda Polzler
Phone: 416-505-7438 Email: bpolzler@yahoo.com |
| Fenelon |
| Angela Everson
Phone: 705-374-4919 Email: angie__1967@hotmail.com |
| Guelph |
| Linda Borys
MSW Email: lindaborys@rogers.com |
| Huntsville |
| Kim Doughty
MSW, RSW Email: kpdoughty@vianet.ca |
| Jarvis |
| Melanie Dell
Phone: 905-520-8890 |
| Kemble |
| Bonita Johnson deMatteis
TIR Facilitator, CCHt, Co-Director Nemesis Group Services Phone: 519-372-2425 Email: bonita@nemesisgroupservices.com |
| Kitchener |
| Martina C Steiger
ThD, MSC Phone: 226-338-6707 Email: martina@martinasteiger.com |
| Lisle |
| Tania E Kingston
RP, RPC, RIHR Phone: 416-277-6990 Email: tekingston@gmail.com |
| Manotick |
| Chiru Counselling & Psychotherapy - Maria Chiru
RP, MACP Email: chiru@chirucounselling.ca |
| Midhurst |
| Lori Aplaugh
Phone: 705-984-4337 Email: alpaughlori@gmail.com |
| Mishomis Inamo |
| Sadie Wegner
Child and Youth Counsellor Email: counsellor.mhs@pikwakanagan.ca |
| Mississauga |
| Blackcy Placidass
HBA, MSW, RSW Phone: 647 964 2870 Email: blackcyplacidass@gmail.com |
| Loree Beniuk
MSW, RSW, Adv. Dip Phone: 4162302428 Email: lbeniuk@gmail.com |
| Dianna Murdoch
Phone: 905-897-9477 Email: diannamurdoch@hotmail.com |
| Mississuaga |
| Katherine Ridolfo
MSW, RSW, C. Hyp. Email: katherineridolfocounselling@gmail.com |
| Newmarket |
| Karen T Kemp
M. Psych.,c. Psychological Associate Phone: 416-414-1988 Email: talktokaren@ymail.com |
| Niagara Falls |
| Michelle Graham
MSW, RSW Email: counsellingniagara@gmail.com |
| North Bay |
| Terra Nevrencan
MSW, RSW Phone: 705-495-2662 Email: terranev@outlook.com |
| Rebecca Desjardins
BA, DSW, RP, TIRF Phone: 705-472-5136 Email: rld1970@gmail.com |
| North York |
| Catherine Wrightson Tang
Phone: 647-878-3547 Email: catherine.tang.office@gmail.com |
| Orillia |
| Laury McCullough
Email: lmccullough@rogers.com |
| Orleans |
| Wyn Fournier
CD, MSW, RSW, CCC Email: HealingEmotionsTherapy@gmail.com |
| Oro-medonte |
| Sharon I. Roach
SSW-G Email: centreforchange@rogers.com |
| Ottawa |
| Sabrina Abbott
MSW, RSW Phone: 613-858-1656 Email: sabrina.rsw@gmail.com |
| Dr. Carey Stevens
Phone: 877-466-8498 Email: carey@careystevens.com |
| Heather Fawcett
MA Counselling Email: heather.fawcett.counselling@gmail.com |
| Owen Sound |
| Rebekkah Alexander-Adams
E.A.T. Phone: 519-372-2425 Email: rebekkah@nemesisgroupservices.com |
| Pembroke |
| Diane Hokum
Email: dhokum@sympatico.ca |
| Penetanguishene |
| Rachel Dart
Phone: 705-355-0058 Email: brdart1990@gmail.com |
| Petawawa |
| Lisa Bowman
MSW, RSW, RRP, TITC-CT Phone: 613-635-2039 Email: lisa_bowman7@hotmail.com |
| Pikwakanagan |
| Jayden Kohoko
Email: assistant.fwb@pikwakanagan.ca |
| Sarah Bell
RSW, BSW Email: therapist.mhs@pikwakanagan.ca |
| Alexandra Bednash
Phone: 613-625-2259 ext 228 Email: addictions.mhs@pikwakanagan.ca |
| St. Thomas |
| Barbara J. Saunders
BA, RSSW, Thanatologist - Grief Counsellor Phone: 519-637-8458 Email: bsaunders@healingaheartsloss.com |
| Stittsville |
| Luciano Sicoli
MA, JCADC, CCS Email: elaineandluc@bell.net |
| Tecumseh |
| Colleen Campo
Bereavement Specialist, Child & Youth Worker Email: scampo4@cogeco.ca |
| Thunder Bay |
| Sarah A. Spencer
RP, MC, CCC Phone: 807-632-9626 Email: sarah@spencerservices.ca |
| Toronto |
| Julia Zheretiy
RP(Q) Email: juliazheretiy@gmail.com |
| Jorhdin Banner
Ph.D., R.P. Phone: 416-895-0664 or 403-609-8188 |
| Jay Khemchandani
Phone: 416-837-1420 Email: artdesignjay@gmail.com |
| Mr. Ghislain Caron
Email: ghislaincaron67@gmail.com |
| Anita Duic
BA., B.Ed., M.Ed. Phone: 416-656-8582 Email: anitaduic8582@yahoo.ca |
| Mr. Ghislain Caron
Email: ghislaincaron67@gmail.com |
| Windsor |
| Emily Schurter
MSW, RSW Phone: 226-260-4980 Email: emilyschurter@gmail.com |
| Elisabeth Haramic
PhD, RP, CCC Phone: 519-962-2647 Email: liz@windsortherapy.ca |
| Woodbridge |
| Ana Orduna
Phone: 416-845-5978 Email: anaordunach@gmail.com |
| Aida Aguilar
SSW Email: aida_aguilar01@yahoo.ca |
