Catherine Pennington
- CCPCP-R, RPC
Locations:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Areas of Focus:
- Couples, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma
Additional Areas:
- Addiction, Anxiety, Couples, Depression, Family, Gender, Grief and Loss, Multicultural, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma
About the Counsellor:
Catherine Pennington (she/hers) is a Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist with more than 20 years combined experience in the field of mental health, counselling, psychotherapy and coaching. With corporate and executive leadership experience, she understands the pressure of career and business on individuals and families. Known for her laser ability to help people address core issues in a compassionate yet pragmatic way, Catherine is dedicated to building a collaborative approach with every client and couple she works with.
I self-identify as Indigenous.
Philosophy:
Catherine believes in the power of the helping relationship to transform our lives, and assist us in excelling towards what we want in life. She is committed to an integrative approach, building a customized experience and developing goals collaboratively for successful therapeutic outcomes.
Therapeutic Approach:
Known for a wide range of experiences, education and skills – and for her great sense of humour – Catherine tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, couple, and family. She believes that each of us is the expert in our own lives and the author of our own stories. Her counselling is collaborative in nature, with the client and therapist participating as equal partners in both goal setting and in working together to reach those goals. Catherine employs an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from various modalities including person-centered approach, narrative therapy, solution focused, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, relaxation techniques, stress reduction strategies, and compassionate inquiry. She adapts these approaches based on the unique needs of each client.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Compassionate Inquiry
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Internal Family System (IFS)
- Mindfulness Based
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centred Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma Informed
Focus Areas:
In her practice, Catherine focuses on life transitions, stress and burnout, couples, and sex and intimacy issues. She is particularly adept at identifying underlying and root issues, helping to surface old beliefs and patterns. Through a person centered approach, she works towards the goals and objectives set by the client. Some common goals include heightened self-awareness, enhanced communication skills, strengthened relationships, boosted self-esteem, elevated mood, and fostering positive lifestyle changes.