Sarah Penny, M. Couns., Registered Psychotherapist

I have been working in the field of psychotherapy for over a decade providing support to youth and adults around various issues. I graduated from the University of Calgary with my Master of Counselling degree. Since graduating I have worked in a university mental health clinic supporting young adults, a children’s mental health agency, and in a psychological clinic focusing on trauma and rehabilitation. I now enjoy running my own private practice, focusing on individual therapy and clinical supervision.

I have a special interest in working with anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and issues around parenting (pregnancy and postpartum mental health).        

My personal approach to therapy is to create a warm, client-centered, safe and caring space for you to share and process your emotions. I am trained in a number of different clinical approaches, and we will decide together how to best support your needs.

My Credentials and Trainings:

I like to refer to myself as a perpetual learner, as I believe strongly in education and ongoing training, particularly for therapists who have a responsibility to uphold best practices for their clients. I love learning about new therapeutic approaches, and strengthening my existing skills. This list will surely continue to grow!

EDUCATION:

Master of Counselling, University of Calgary: April 2014

Assaulted Women’s and Children’s Counsellor/Advocate Diploma, George Brown College: July 2010

Honors Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, York University: April 2009

TRAININGS:

Menopause Mental Health Provider Certification Training, Bria: 2024

Internal Family Systems for Perinatal Populations, Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Training: 2024

Informed Consent- The Form and Process is Much More Than You Think!, Dawn Psychological Services: 2024

ACT for People Pleasing and Perfectionism, Russ Harris: 2023

Act for Grief and Loss, Russ Harris: 2022

Ethics: Writing Ethical, Useful & Efficient Counselling Session Notes, Dawn Psychological Services: 2021 and 2024

Clinical Supervision Series 30-hour Training Course, DeeAnna Nagel: 2021

ACT Immersion, Steven Hayes: 2021

Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) 5 Day Intensive Training: EMDR Consulting: 2021

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Trauma: Russ Harris: 2021

Emotionally Focused Therapy, Sue Johnson: 2020

ACT for Depression and Anxiety Disorders, Russ Harris: 2020

ACT for Beginners March, Russ Harris: 2020

Screening Methods for Perinatal Distress, Seleni Institute: 2020

Maternal Mental Health Intensive, Seleni Institute: 2020

CBT and Mindfulness, The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 2020

Motivational Interviewing, The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 2019

CBT for Depression, The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 2019

The Essentials of CBT, The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 2018

How to Work with Trauma Your Client Can’t Verbalize, Peter Levine (NICABM): 2017

Supervisor Training for Practium Students, U of T Factor-Inwentash School of Social Work: 2016

Solution-Focused Therapy Workshop, Presented by Dr. Ronald Warner: 2015

ASIST Suicide-Prevention Workshop, Presented by ASIST trainers: 2015

Lecture Series on Various Psychotherapy related topics, Presented by various lecturers, York University: 2014 -Anxiety Management, Suicide Risk Assessments, Children’s Aid Society and Mandatory Reporting, Effective Listening Skills, Self-Injury, Queer Counselling, Anger Management, Mindfulness for Clinicians, Grief and Loss, Dealing with Client Affected by Trauma