Helen Scott MA (Counselling Psychology), Phd (Epidemiology), RP (Q)
Helen brings a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to psychotherapy, grounded in both her academic training and decades of experience in health care. She integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Helen At a Glance
Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational and Attachment-Based Therapy
- Mind and Body Healing
Issues Treated
- Navigating life transitions
- Burnout
- Parenting
- Chronic stress
- Trauma
- Career-related challenges
Service Delivery
- In-Person, Virtually Online, and Telephone Sessions
- Adults, Couples, & Teens (16+)
Insurance Coverage
- Sessions with Helen can be claimed under the title of Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Helen’s clinical work is supervised by Jason Koenigbaur MTS, RP.
Cost
- $160 for individual sessions
- $185 for couples or family sessions
Newmarket East Office Hours
- Tuesdays - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Thursdays - 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Virtual Office Hours
- Available on request
Training and Experience
My Commitment
My work is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and respect for your lived experience. I offer a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where we can explore what matters most to you. My therapeutic approach is holistic and person-centered, grounded in both neuroscience and emotional insight. I believe in your capacity for healing, and I’m here to help you reconnect with your inner strength and sense of possibility.
Education & Experience
I hold a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. After a 20+ year career leading national and global public health initiatives—including mental health policy, trauma-informed care systems, and maternal and child health programs—I transitioned into counselling in 2021 to work directly with individuals and families in their healing journeys.
As the founding CEO of the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) and a senior advisor at the World Health Organization, I worked extensively in emotional health promotion, caregiver stress, and trauma-sensitive care. My clinical work now integrates this systemic understanding with evidence-based interventions for anxiety, burnout, trauma, parenting challenges, and identity transitions.
My Approach
My therapeutic orientation is integrative and client-centered, blending CBT, DBT, and mindfulness with somatic and nervous-system-informed practices. I support clients in exploring the connection between thoughts, emotions, and body sensations, while helping them build resilience, clarity, and a deeper sense of self. I work particularly well with caregivers, health professionals, and individuals facing significant life changes. My goal is to create a space where your story is heard, your goals are honoured, and healing feels possible.
Nutrition Counselling
In addition to psychotherapy services, I also provide nutritional counselling to my clients. You will learn about the impact nutrition has on your mood, including the role of inflammation.