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Sometimes people come to therapy because they need a sounding board or have an important decision to make.

Honestly, people come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. We can all use help from time to time. One of the questions we get all the time is ‘Really? People come to therapy for that?’

Yes, they do. Nothing is too big or too small.

It takes a lot of courage to see a professional for help.  We really admire that. And regardless of what your concerns are, we don’t judge.

If any of this resonates with you then You’ve Come to the Right Place… at Susan Blackburn Psychology, Counselling, & Psychotherapy we’re known for our Effective Therapy Strategies for Change!

When people come to therapy for the first time they’re often pretty skeptical. They worry that it will be a huge waste of time and money. After all, how could sitting on a couch across from a therapist and talking about their problems help?

It really doesn’t seem likely to a lot of people. We get it. Part of their doubt has to do with some myths and misconceptions about therapy, such as…

• Will I have to lie down on a couch and talk about my childhood? – Well, not in this millennium and not in our office. Now sometimes it may be relevant to your issue, but usually it isn’t. It is more important to talk about what’s currently going on in your life.
• How will having a therapist listen to me and ask how I’m feeling help? You’re right it probably won’t. We work collaboratively with you in sessions to achieve your goals and offer you coping skills to help you find more happiness, confidence and a sense of calm.
• Can a therapist fix my problems, especially the problems that are because of others? Nope. But, we can provide you with tools and strategies and other scientifically proven ways of changing your thoughts, emotions and perceptions which makes life a whole lot easier.

Research shows that if you come to therapy regularly, do your homework, (yeah… we know, but it works and makes the time you spend in therapy that much shorter), and don’t give up (just those 3 things!), then you will create the changes that you want in your life.

One of the best parts of our job as a therapist is working with people that doubt that therapy works, only to see them become some of the biggest believers once they commit to the process, give it some time and start to feel better. They’re frequently shocked that therapy actually works!

Even though this is the About section, we’re not what’s important here. You are!

Therapy is all about you becoming the best version of yourself. But, if you’d like to know more about us, here’s a snapshot, starting with Susan:

Susan is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, an Individual Therapist, Couples Counsellor & Marriage Therapist, a Published Author and a guest Relationship Expert on radio and television with a counselling, psychology and psychotherapy private practice in midtown Toronto at Yonge and Eglinton.

Her media credentials include appearances as an expert counsellor and guest psychotherapist on That Channel’s ‘Extraordinary Women TV’, Roger’s award-winning TV show, ‘The Talking Cure with Dr. Jon Mills‘, the W Network’s, ‘Style by Jury’ and Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s (of ‘Til Debt Do Us Part) show, ‘Princess’.

Since Susan is a Registered Psychologist, the cost for counselling, psychotherapy and psychological services will often be reimbursed in whole or in part by your extended health benefits and workplace insurance requiring clients be seen by a Registered Psychologist. Please check your policy to see what coverage you have.

Susan is a member of the Ontario Psychological Association with a registration certificate from the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychologist authorized to practice in the areas of Counselling Psychology and Clinical Psychology with adults and couples. She also holds an M.A. Counselling Psychology (Adler School of Professional Psychology), an Honours B.A. Psychology (York University) and a B.Sc. Business (University of Phoenix).