Susan Smart M.Ed, CCC

Email: susansmart@compasshealthcentre.com
Appointment Booking Online Click HERE

Counselling Services Offered
- Children (age 6+)
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Couples/Marital
- Family
- Parenting

About
Susan has completed her Masters in Counselling Psychology as well as Bachelors degrees in both Science (Psychology) and Primary/Elementary Education. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and has additional training in the areas of child and adult development, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and grief. Additionally, Susan is trained in various therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Susan has experience working with children and families in the school system, as well as clinical experience working with adults of all ages. She provides both individual and couples counselling, and has facilitated groups and workshops in the areas of parenting, anger management, stress management, and effective communication, as well.

Susan brings a non-judgemental, client-centred approach to her counselling practice. She sees value in helping her clients gain a better understanding of themselves, while developing an openness for both acceptance and change. Susan believes that when clients discover their individual strengths, they are able to build resiliency, strengthen relationships, transcend difficulties, and improve their overall wellbeing.