Dr Theodore Burrows

Psychologist

“Adults, youth/children, with clinical specializations in PTSD (1st Responders), anxiety, depression, brain injury, chronic pain and developmental challenges. Assessment and treatment of learning and behavioural challenges, with specializations in the area of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and behavioural disorders.”

About Me

I work with adults, youth, and first responders facing a wide range of psychological and developmental challenges. This includes navigating PTSD, anxiety, brain injury, chronic pain, and assessing learning and behavioural differences. I help you make sense of these complex experiences, offering clear, practical strategies tailored to your unique situation. This ensures a supportive space for healing and growth, whether for an individual or a family.

Approach

That clarity turns into structured, collaborative sessions where I map what’s happening, set small experiments, and adjust based on real-world results. Based in Nanaimo, I work in English and offer appointments in person or online, keeping pacing and focus matched to each person's rhythm. Assessments inform individualized plans for learning differences, ADHD, brain injury or trauma, and therapy blends skill practice, behavioural experiments, and brief between-session check-ins. This practical, measured approach tends to suit adolescents, adults and first responders seeking steady, observable change.

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Basic Information

Nanaimo, Canada

Services

Services Offered:

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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
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Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Works With:

•Adolescents
•Adults
•Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
Learn more about PTSD

Professional Title:

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Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications

University of Alberta

University of Victoria

Registrations

College of Psychologists of BC

Registered Psychologist

Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Registered Psychologist

Service Area

Becker Burrows & Associates

In-person & Online

Nanaimo, British Columbia

Canada