She is also registered as Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She holds a master’s degree in Counselling & Spirituality from a joint program at Saint Paul University & Ottawa University. She completed her degree with a both individual and couples counselling training. Her undergraduate degree was completed at Carleton University in the Bachelor of Arts, Honours Program, in Psychology. Cassandra is currently completing her Doctoral Degree in the Doctorate of Counselling & Psychotherapy at Yorkville University.

Counselling Experience

Cassandra founded Senta Counselling Services in 2013. She has many years of counselling experience in treatment, research, supervision and education. Special focuses of her work include women related issues, anxiety treatment and counselling for adolescent girls. She also focuses on helping individuals improve interpersonal relationships through both individual and couple counselling approaches. She provides counselling within our Perinatal & New Parenthood Program.

Cassandra is a frequent guest lecturer at universities and organizations. She is often invited to speak on the topics of teen girls mental health and women’s mental health. Since becoming a mother herself maternal mental health and parent mental health has becoming important to her. She has completed extensive training in Perinatal Mental Health, with part of her training being completed at the highly acclaimed Beck Institute. She has founded a new psychotherapy program on Perinatal Mental health & New Parenthood at Senta Counselling Services. This specialized program provides both individual and couples psychotherapy to expectant and new mothers as well as partners/parents.

Cassandra created the not-for-profit organization the I Love Me Campaign, a self-love campaign providing mental health curriculum in Canadian High Schools to teen girls through a 6-Session Self-Love & Mental Health Education Program. Cassandra and her facilitator team volunteer their time to deliver the program in high schools. Cassandra is an advocate for teen mental health and the importance of bringing mental health curriculum to Canadian high schools.

Cassandra is the Clinical Director and Clinical Supervisor at Senta Counselling Services. She also provides external clinical supervisor to psychotherapists, practicum students and therapists in training. She takes an interest in mentoring novice Psychotherapists.

She is a published author in both academic scientific journals and clinical book publications. Much of her publications focus on her research related to the role of touch in developing healthy interpersonal connection

Personal Approach to Counselling

I understand that life can be unpredictable and challenging at times, whether it’s day-to-day frustrations, ongoing issues or overwhelming circumstances. The first step is to understand that you have it within you to change. In therapy together, we will work towards overcoming the difficulties and obstacles you may be facing personally, at home, in the workplace or school, or with your significant other. You will be free to express and consult with me in an open and safe environment.

As a cognitive behavioural therapist, I take a hands on approach to help clients develop coping skills which will allow them to reduce the symptoms they are experiencing. These coping skills are often life-long techniques which help improve the individual’s resiliency in life challenges and help them to improve interpersonal relationships and personal self-esteem. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, I often integrate mindfulness practices and an exploration of family histories into our psychotherapy. Therapy will be both emotionally explorative and solution focused in each and every session. I am supportive, compassionate and non-judgemental with my clients. I am devoted to helping you achieve your psychotherapy goals.