Christine McCarthy
She/HerMACP, MScEd, R.N., M.H., B.A.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Nurse
English
Christine's
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As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I offer a grounded, compassionate presence rooted in a background in Healthcare, Education, and personal life transitions. These experiences inspire my passion to walk alongside others with curiosity and empathy as they navigate change, challenge, and growth. Therapy is your space to breathe, reset, and begin showing up as the version of yourself that feels most authentic.
Background
I’ve spent many years in healthcare and education, and eventually felt called to the work that has always held my heart, psychotherapy. I’ve never believed age defines learning, and I continue to grow as a lifelong learner in this field. Life transitions are part of being human. Some are welcome; others are painful and difficult. My own experiences with major transitions, along with the perspective that comes with age and lived experience, allow me to offer grounded, steady support to adults navigating health changes, retirement, and shifting relationships. Providing in-person and virtual therapy for adults in Stratford, Ontario and surrounding areas.
Your therapeutic experience with me
Therapy for life transitions = helping you find clarity, confidence, and calm during major life changes. Therapy is your space to breathe, reset, and begin showing up as the version of yourself that feels most authentic. As an active and engaged listener, I can help you focus on the issues that are important to you. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I offer compassionate support emphasizing resilience. My background in Healthcare, Education, and life transitions helps clients navigate change and growth. I use person-centered methods like compassion-focused therapy, mindfulness, CBT, and more, tailoring approaches to individual needs. Contact me to start your healing journey.
Therapeutic approaches
These are the approaches at the heart of my work, and I use them often because they help create meaningful change:
Integrative
I utilize various person-centred therapeutic approaches, tailored to your unique needs. My methods include compassion-focused therapy, mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, somatic experiencing, and Emotion-Focused Therapy.
Person-centered Approach
Focused populations and cultural backgrounds
These are the communities and cultural backgrounds I focus on, and I bring a sincere commitment to supporting you in a way that feels respectful and genuine:
Populations
Adults
Young Adults
Women's Issues
Older Adults
Professional credentials
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- No.18547
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Registered Nurse
- No.8815011
College of Nurses of Ontario
Educational background
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Master of Science in Education
Focus: Elementary school
Daemen University, United States
Registered Nurse
Focus: Psychiatry
Conestoga College, Canada
Mental Health Nursing Diploma
Focus: Mental Health
Durham College, Canada
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Focus: Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada
Specialized training
Ontario College of Teachers
Daemen University, N.Y.
Practice locations & services
FAQ
Immediate crisis support available
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