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Barbara Symmons, Toronto PsychotherapistEmpowering people to overcome barriers and move forward with confidence to excellence – this is what has motivated me throughout my more than 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist and counselor.

A comprehensive education, together with training and experience, combines with my spiritual base, intuition, sense of humour and insight to create meaningful relationships. Executive and life coaching are also a part of my passions.

“To love what you do is a gift. To share that gift in helping others gives your life real purpose”

Qualifications

  • Adler Institute – School of Professional Coaching
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Toronto Hospital, based on University of Massachusetts MBSM Program
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate – Faculty of Law, University of Windsor
  • M.Ed. Counselling Psychology and Guidance, McGill University
  • M.Ed. Special Education and Educational Psychology, McGill University
  • Ontario Teachers Certificate
  • M.A. (Econ.) Sociology (preliminary year) – University of Manchester, England
  • B.A. Sociology and Psychology – York University

Continuing education in many related fields, including coaching, adolescent development, career counseling, solution focused therapy, post trauma, and emotional intelligence.

Barbara Symmons, Mindfulness Meditation Instructor, Psychotherapist, Career Counsellor, Coaching for Excellence