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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 30 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.

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

Education
♦ Adler Institute – School of Professional Coaching
♦ Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Toronto Hospital, based on University of Massachusetts MBSR 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
♦ St.Clement’s School, Toronto

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

Barbara Symmons, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Executive Coach, Psychotherapist, Career Counselor, Mindfulness Meditation Instructor, Coaching for Excellence