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 |
| 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. |
| Cornwall |
Darlene BennettMSW, RSW, TIR PractitionerPhone: 613-360-9867Email: darlene.bennett@socialworkservices.net |
| 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: 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: 705-835-0752 |
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." |
| 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. |
| 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 Franklin Duc RP, MACP, TIRT, LSRF, LSRTPhone: 613-230-0250 Ext. 222 |
| Toronto |
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. |
Carole HoodM.Div., M.Ed., PhD. CTS |
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. |
| Windsor |
Stephanie John MT, OCT, B.Psych, CTIRF, CLSRF, CTIRTPractice 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. |
| Woodbridge |
Cynthia Poole TIR & LSR Facilitator,TIR & LSR TrainerPractice 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: AB | BC | NOVA SCOTIA | NS | NWT | ON || TIR Workshop Graduates in CANADA |
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| AB |
| Edmonton |
| Rachel Dart
Email: brdart1990@gmail.com |
| 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 |
| Terry Dixon
Email: terry.dixon@restorativeinquiry.ca |
| Jenee Jarvis
Phone: 902-229-6007 Email: jenee.jarvis@restorativeinquiry.ca |
| Carolann Wright Parks
Phone: 902-219-2712 |
| Diane Govindsamy
B.A. (HCN), B. Ed. Email: diane.govindsamy@restorativeinquiry.ca |
| Danielle Jackson
B.A. Email: danielle.jackson@restorativeinquiry.ca |
| NWT |
| Yellowknife |
| Emily Smith
BA, BSW Email: emilysmith_north@outlook.com |
| ON |
| Amherstburg |
| Vanessa Amlin
Phone: 519-562-7913 Email: Vamlin@icloud.com |
| Atikokan |
| Barb Kwasnicia
MSW, RSW Email: barbko@hotmail.com |
| Attawapiskat |
| Roselynn Koostachin
Email: roselynnkoostachin@mushkegowuk.ca |
| Belle River |
| Sylvie Stevenson
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| Kelly Gauthier
MSW, RSW Email: kgauthier@dmarehab.com |
| Belleville |
| Laura Wattie
MSW, RSW Phone: 613-921-2927 |
| Brampton |
| Andree D'Auteuil
RP; TIRF Phone: 416-455-1865 Email: www.leapoffaith.co |
| Collingwood |
| Tracy Bertrand
BSE, RSW Phone: 705-443-7690 Email: tracybertrandrws@gmail.com |
| Dorchester |
| Julia Lansens
Phone: 519-852-4664 Email: julialansens@gmail.com |
| 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 |
| Frankford |
| Jenny Crowe
Email: jen.m.crowe@gmail.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 |
| Kingsville |
| Linda York
www.lindayork.ca Email: linda@lindayork.ca |
| Kitchener |
| Martina C Steiger
ThD, MSC Phone: 226-338-6707 Email: martina@martinasteiger.com |
| Leamington |
| Phyllis Balkwill
Phone: 519-551-5571 Email: phyllis@bighelp.ca |
| Lisle |
| Tania E Kingston
RP, RPC, RIHR Phone: 416-277-6990 Email: tekingston@gmail.com |
| London |
| Monique Feron
BSW, MSW, RSW Email: monique.feron@rogers.com |
| Manotick |
| Chiru Counselling & Psychotherapy - Maria Chiru
RP, MACP Email: chiru@chirucounselling.ca |
| Mindemoya |
| Bridget Douglas
M.S.W., R.S.W. Email: bridgetd77@gmail.com |
| Mississauga |
| Tracey Wade
BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist Phone: 416-592-0922 Email: tracey@healingconversations.ca |
| Loree Beniuk
MSW, RSW, Adv. Dip Phone: 4162302428 Email: lbeniuk@gmail.com |
| Blackcy Placidass
HBA, MSW, RSW Phone: 647 964 2870 Email: blackcyplacidass@gmail.com |
| Julia Zheretiy
RP(Q) Email: juliazheretiy@gmail.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 |
| North Bay |
| Terra Nevrencan
MSW, RSW Phone: 705-495-2662 Email: terranev@outlook.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 |
| Heather Fawcett
MA Counselling Email: heather.fawcett.counselling@gmail.com |
| Dr. Carey Stevens
Phone: 877-466-8498 Email: carey@careystevens.com |
| Owen Sound |
| Rebekkah Alexander-Adams
E.A.T. Phone: 519-372-2425 Email: rebekkah@nemesisgroupservices.com |
| Pembroke |
| Diane Hokum
Email: dhokum@sympatico.ca |
| Petawawa |
| Lisa Bowman
MSW, RSW, RRP, TITC-CT Phone: 613-635-2039 Email: lisa_bowman7@hotmail.com |
| Peterborough |
| Kaitlyn Lalonde
Email: kaitlynlalonde@trentu.ca |
| Ruthven |
| MaryAnn Policella-Coucillion
MSW, BSW, Minor in Psychology Phone: 519-818-4441 Email: maryann@loadboss.ca |
| Amie Dekold Elias
Phone: 519-324-6783 Email: doorstohealing@hotmail.com |
| St. Thomas |
| Barbara J. Saunders
BA, RSSW, Thanatologist - Grief Counsellor Phone: 519-637-8458 Email: bsaunders@healingaheartsloss.com |
| Thunder Bay |
| Sarah A. Spencer
RP, MC, CCC Phone: 807-632-9626 Email: sarah@spencerservices.ca |
| Toronto |
| Jay Khemchandani
Phone: 416-837-1420 Email: artdesignjay@gmail.com |
| Arnoldene Grace-Sandy
M.Div, M.C.C. Phone: 416-459-1462 Email: arnie.grace.sandy@gmail.com |
| Jorhdin Banner
Ph.D., R.P. Phone: 416-895-0664 or 403-609-8188 |
| 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 |
| Wallaceburg |
| Neva
Isaac-Sands Email: nevaisaac_sands@hotmail.com |
| Mary Ann Angeles
MSW, RSW, RP Email: mhrrangeles@hotmail.com |
| Walpole Island |
| Yolanda Blackbird
Email: yolanda.blackbird@wifn.org |
| Warsaw |
| Darby Ness
Phone: 705-931-2909 Email: darby.ness@outlook.com |
| Whitby |
| Deidre Martin
Email: dee.martin@bell.net |
| Windsor |
| Susan Thomas
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education Phone: 519-982-2042 Email: suethomas29@hotmail.com |
| Adriana Marazita
CVW, RSW Email: amarazita@hotmail.com |
| Kelly Curtis
MSW, RSW Phone: 519-982-7816 Email: klcurtis@bellnet.ca |
| Danielle Campo
Oont, RSW, BSW, CYW Phone: 226-347-1854 Email: daniellcampo4@gmail.com |
| Woodbridge |
| Brian Poole
HBA Phone: 905-717-8836 |
| Ana Orduna
Phone: 416-845-5978 Email: anaordunach@gmail.com |
| Woodslee |
| Shannon Papineau
Phone: 519-727-2638 |
