Barbara

Ms Barbara Freedman, M.Ed

Mental Health Counselor

“Need a safe place to express your feelings and concerns? Upon working with Victim Services clients in my home town, for the past 9 years, as a Mental Health Worker, I am dedicated to counseling and healing, specializing in crisis intervention and abuse, along with complicated grief and trauma informed counselling. ”

About Me

I am a Mental Health Worker/Counselor from Ottawa Ontario providing counseling for people affected by abuse, trauma, LGBTQ concerns, as well as SOS(Survivors of Suicide)-those who are grieving the death of a loved one or family member by suicide.

Approach

My theoretical framework to counselling, along with the interventions I make use of ,are eclectic, drawing on a wide array of modalities, in accordance with each client’s individualized needs and preference. I offer certification in Crisis & Suicide Intervention, along with training in Object Relations Therapy (a method widely practiced with victims of trauma In addition, I am a trained Survivors of Suicide(SOS) facilitator for those who are grieving the death of a loved one, or family member, who died by suicide. As a survivor myself, this offers me a much more sensitive perspective from which to draw on. I feel that there is a clear need, for specific training and expertise, to assist this very special category of mourners.
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Basic Information

Services

I offer distance/on-line counselling as well as phone sessions for those living outside of Ottawa Ontario.

Services Offered:

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

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    Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

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    Crisis Support & Counselling

    Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.

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    Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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    Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Health Psychology

    A branch of psychology that studies how psychological, behavioural, and social factors affect physical health, illness, and health-related behaviours.

Works With:

  • •Individuals
  • •All ages
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

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    Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor trained to assess and treat mental health conditions through talk therapy.

Qualifications

M.Ed

University of Ottawa

Year: 2091

Memberships

Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)

Membership: 2704-G

Service Area

Currently I am only offering distance therapy(phone or Microsoft Teams)

In-person & Online

Nepean

Ottawa, Ontario

Canada