Counselling & Psychotherapy Services in Tillsonburg, Ontario
A Thoughtful Approach to Healing & Growth
Compassionate, professional therapy with Wendy Hawkins
Hello, I’m Wendy.
For over three decades, I have worked in healthcare and mental health, supporting individuals through life’s most difficult challenges like anxiety, depression, chronic pain and illness, grief, traumatic grief, burnout, past & current trauma, complex trauma and major life changes.
Life can be unpredictable and these challenges can feel difficult to process. In my practice, I offer a space where you can navigate these experiences with support, understanding, and proven therapeutic methods.
With a background in nursing and psychotherapy, I integrate various evidence-based approaches, including Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, to help clients address trauma and emotional distress. I have found that these approaches may successfully treat conditions that traditional talk therapy has previously been unable to address. I also utilize Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), strength-based, interpersonal, and mindfulness models in my practice.
Every person’s journey is different, and therapy should reflect that. My role is to provide guidance and tools tailored to your unique needs, helping you regain a sense of clarity and emotional resilience.
Healing takes time and you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re seeking help for past trauma, ongoing stress, or relationship difficulties, we will work together to develop a plan that supports your well-being.
Professional Credentials & Specialized Training
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Social Work. She is a registered psychotherapist and social worker in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and the College of Nurses of Ontario (non-practising class).
Her expertise includes certification as an EMDR trauma therapist and advanced training in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), both of which are evidence-based approaches for treating trauma. She has extensive experience working with first responders, victims of crime, and veterans, providing specialized support for those facing high-stress and traumatic situations. Additionally, Wendy has specialized training in providing agricultural-focused counselling for farmers and farm families, addressing the unique mental health challenges they face.
Treatment Approaches
Curious About My Approaches?
Every person’s healing journey is unique, which is why I use a combination of evidence-based therapies to support your individual needs. If you’d like to learn more about the approaches I use, you can find more details here.
Aengus Hawkins
Upon graduation from university, Aengus returned to the town of St. Marys to resume dairy farming with his family.
For the last 25 years, Aengus has accumulated experience in the practice of Christian counselling and supervision. Aengus is associated with the Global Centre for Advanced Studies as a Student Researcher and received his Master of Arts in Philosophy. He is a Doctorate candidate in the Social Sciences and Humanities: Philosophy program, continuing to meet with individuals in a counselling and mentoring capacity.
Aengus can be reached at 519-688-7889.
