Authentic Living London★ 5.0 (13 reviews)130 Thompson RdOpens today at 9:00 AMView clinic

Brenda Deaves

About Brenda

Hi there, I'm Brenda Deaves. As a therapist I specialize in the areas of loss and grief, trauma, self-sabotaging behaviours, and difficult life transitions, along with anxiety and depression. I work with clients from a person-centered approach, where my main priority is to create a safe environment for the two of us to work from collaboratively, and at a pace that works for you. Raised among a family of immigrants in rural Ontario, the values of resilience, perseverance, and community mindedness were instilled in me from a very young age. I have carried these values with me throughout my life and career, and into my practice as a psychotherapist. My passion for counselling comes from what I have lived, studied and learned, in part through my own direct experiences with loss, addiction, anger and perfectionism. These lived experiences are what help me to show up for my clients authentically and compassionately. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Thanatology from the University of Western Ontario, and a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. I am a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Prior to joining the practice at Authentic Living London I worked previously in long term care, and I continue to facilitate a bereavement support group. These experiences have further developed my deep capacity for compassion, and my ability to be truly present with clients while sharing in their painful feelings. Although the neuroscience geek in me recognizes that change can be very hard, I firmly believe that it is possible for each and every one of us, regardless of our age or our life circumstance. I am here to walk beside you in these difficult times of transition.

Often treats: AbuseAddictionAdjustment disorderAlcohol AbuseAngerAnger ManagementAnxietyBehavioral IssuesDepression
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DivorceDomestic Abuse or ViolenceEmotion RegulationGrief, loss, bereavementMood disordersPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Seasonal Affective DisorderSelf EsteemSex, sexuality, intimacySocial IsolationSpiritualityStressSubstance AbuseSubstance UseSuicidal ThoughtsSuicideThinking DisordersTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+) · Couples · Families · LGBTQ2+ · Seniors (65+)
Trained at: BA in Thanatology · MACP
Credentials: Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)
Member of: CRPO