Hi, I’m Brooke Growden.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with an educational background that includes a Master of Education (MEd), a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MA), and a Doctorate (PhD). I have over 20 years experience as an educator, teaching students from as young as elementary school through to undergraduate and graduate studies.
I bring both academic knowledge and real-world therapeutic experience into every session.
My approach is psychodynamic and trauma-informed, meaning I help clients explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns may be influencing their present struggles. I also integrate mindfulness, attachment theory, and evidence-based tools to support deep, meaningful change.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something to shift, I’d be honoured to support you. Let’s talk.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples explore their inner worlds and navigate life’s challenges. My approach focuses on understanding how your past experiences, trauma, and unconscious thoughts shape your feelings and behaviours today.
In our sessions, you’ll find a safe and supportive space to reflect on your emotions, relationships, and experiences. Together, we’ll work to uncover the roots of any struggles you may be facing—be it anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, or relationship dynamics.
I believe that gaining insight into your thoughts and feelings can empower you to make positive changes in your life. My goal is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, helping you build healthier relationships with yourself and others.
I understand the vulnerability of self-growth firsthand, as my own personal experiences with the therapeutic process have been healing and transformative as I have navigated profound life change.
In addition to my academic qualifications, I have received specialized training in various therapeutic modalities:
Tara Brach's Conscious Loving
Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
Jack Kornfield’s Interactive Guided Meditation
Kate Truitt’s CPR for the Amygdala (Creating Personal Resilience)
Flash Technique for Trauma
Rewind Technique for Trauma
As well as extensive studies in trauma, PTSD, and mindfulness practice.
If you are ready to explore your inner self and develop greater emotional resilience, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
To learn more, check out my blog post “What is Psychotherapy?”
Practice approaches include….
Trauma-informed care
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Interactive Guided Meditation
Mindfulness-based practice
Compassion Focused
Person-Centred and Strength-Based

Professional Registrations
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
Professional Memberships
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)