Our Practice

Staff members of Toronto Psychological Services are highly trained, qualified clinical practitioners with many years of experience. TPS staff are either members of the College of Psychologists of OntarioCollege of Psychologists of Ontario or are supervised by a member of CPO.

Some staff members work exclusively with children aged 3+ years of age and adolescents. Other staff members work exclusively with adults, couples and family groups.

Theoretical Orientation

Our clinical work is dependent upon the needs of individual clients. It is our belief that no single clinical theory or approach is comprehensive enough to account for the complexities of human behaviour. Our counselling approach to work with clients could best be characterized as eclectic or integrated. Some therapies focus on bringing out feelings, others stress identifying thoughts and still others concentrate on actual behaviour.

TPS Philosophy

Every staff member at TPS deeply values and respects diversity in culture, race, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, age and gender.

TPS therapists are primarily concerned about how the world appears from the subjective viewpoint of our clients, whether they are very young or more mature. We hold positive beliefs about people, seeing them as trustworthy, capable, dependable and friendly. We have a positive viewpoint of ourselves and have confidence in our ability to provide our clients with competent, professional service. We understand that it takes courage and commitment on the part of our clients to seek personal change. Importantly, we know, without reservation, that our clients have the potential for change and positive growth.

At TPS, clients have the opportunity to explore their strengths and limitations in a safe, confidential and accepting environment.

Staff at TPS

Jancy King, M.Ed., C. Psych. Assoc., director of TPS, is a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Jancy provides psychological assessment for Learning Disabilities, developmental delay, attention, ADHD, behaviour, PDD (Autism/Aspergers), social and emotional problems. She enjoys counselling adults and couples concerning a wide range of problems in living. Jancy has specialized training in the treatment of children/adolescents including play therapy. She works with children and teens aged 3+. Jancy is a preferred provider for the Toronto Police Employee and Family Assisted Program. As well, she completes a number of Psychological Assessments for Trent University each year. Services limited to English.

Shari Braham M.Ps. has a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa and is a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists. She has over 20 years of clinical experience and provides counselling to adults and couples on a wide range issues. She is committed to support individuals to achieve the positive changes that they seek in their lives. Services limited to English.

Mary Clark, M.A, provides counselling and psychotherapy to individual adults and couples. She has 25+ years of clinical experience and additional training in Addiction Counselling, Domestic Violence and Anger Management and is a certified Life Skills Coach. Mary emphasizes positive lasting change in treating depression, anxiety, stress, body image and weight issues, building satisfying relationships and marital conflict. She provides service in English and French.

Nauman Qureshi, M.A. as a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Lakehead University, Ontario. He has also completed a two-year postgraduate training program at the Gestalt Institute, Cleveland, Ohio, and has taken additional training at the Cleveland Institute of Rational Emotive Therapy. He has more than 27 years of clinical experience in treating adults, couples and families for problems such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, identity problems and marital conflict. Nauman provides services in English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu.

Sandy Riley, CYW, is a child and adolescent therapist. She has specialized training in the treatment of children/adolescents including play therapy. She works exclusively with children and teens aged 3-18 years. Sandy has worked with youngsters struggling with emotional problems related to behaviour, social and emotional issues for more than 25 years. She believes that it is essential to work closely with parents to identify and assess the needs of her young clients and support parenting. Thus, parents play a primary role in the treatment of their children and teens at TPS. Service limited to English.

Michelle Hamilton is the office manager and the first person that you will meet at TPS. She has a wide knowledge of services provided at TPS and will be able to answer most non-clinical client questions. Michelle will explain our services, set client appointments, outline fees and suggest a therapist for you or your child. Call or email Michelle for information and to set an appointment.

Languages

All services are available in English. We also provide services in the following languages:

• French
• Hindi
• Urdu
• Punjabi

Associates & Colleagues

Joan Marsman, M.Sc. provides individual/relationship counselling and sex therapy to individual adults and couples. She is member of the Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. As well, she is a registered member of the Board of Examiners of Sex Therapists and Counsellors in Ontario. Her approach is inclusive to men, women, heterosexual, gay/lesbian and transgender people. Joan provides counselling services in west Toronto and Oakville. She provides services in English. Services covered by workplace benefits.

www.joanmarsman.comwww.joanmarsman.com
Toronto: 416-766-8982
Oakville: 905-338-3130

York Region Psychological Services (YRPS) have offices in Thornhill and Richmond Hill. Hannah Rockman, a Member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario, is the principal of YRPS. The practice specializes in counselling for individuals and couples; Sex Therapy; Infertility; psychological assessment/testing for personal injury, including MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents) and work-related injuries; psychological assessment services for adults and children, including Educational, Autism, Development Disorders, Learning Difficulties, ADHD. Services covered by workplace benefits.

www.yrps.ca/aboutus.htmlwww.yrps.ca/aboutus.html
hannah.rockman@rogers.comhannah.rockman@rogers.com
Toronto: 416-602-3230