Professional Qualifications
About Rebecca Brown, BSW, MSW, RSW
Rebecca Brown has had an extensive career in the field of social work and trauma counselling for over thirty seven years with a specialty in helping people reach post traumatic growth through resilience building activities and self-discovery.
Rebecca divides her clinical time between individual therapy sessions, her Equine Therapy Programs and public speaking events on Vicarious Trauma and Resilience Building.
With registration in the Ontario College of Social Workers and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Rebecca will help to find the best solutions to meet each person's unique needs.
Credentials & Certifications
Current Practice: Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
- Private Practice - Virtual and Equine Assisted Therapy
- Mental Health Therapist - Telus, AWC Grief
- Crisis Response Teams: Homewood Health, CISM Teams
- Green Cross - International Crisis Response Team
- Western University - Adj/Ass. Professor, Dept of Family Medicine
Past Experience:
- Family Medical Health Team - (2018 - 2024)
- Private Practice (2014 - present)
- Children's Aid Society - (1991 - 2013)
- Medical Social Work - (1986 - 1991)
Professional Memberships & Certifications:
- Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers
- Ontario Association of Social Workers
- Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association
- American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
- EMDRIA Canada
- International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
- Green Cross Academy of Traumatology
- Eagala (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)
- Equine Facilitated Wellness Canada
- Wounded Warriors Canada (Warrior Health)
Education:
- Master of Social Work: 2003 McMaster University, Hamilton
- Bachelor of Social Work: 1986 Western University, London
Rebecca Brown Counselling Services
Trauma Therapy
Mindfulness Counselling
Grief Counselling
With over 30 years in the field of trauma counselling, Rebecca has been designated as an Expert in Traumatic Stress which enables her to provide specialized psychotherapy and support to respond to the needs of survivors. Trauma recovery protocols including Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and others will be explored to provide the best treatment for your needs. Areas of expertise include child maltreatment, intimate partner violence, sexual assault, psychological abuse, human trafficking, and cyber exploitation.
Grief Counselling
Mindfulness Counselling
Grief Counselling
Grief counselling services address your unique loss and provide a safe and supportive environment to work through deeply felt emotions related to losses, be that of a loved one, a pet, a career, health crisis, or any loss that has occurred in your life.
Mindfulness Counselling
Mindfulness Counselling
Stress Management Counselling
Mindfulness counselling services can help you develop a greater sense of awareness and inner peace. Let Rebecca provide the guidance and support to help you learn mindfulness techniques, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being.
Stress Management Counselling
Stress Management Counselling
Stress Management Counselling
Stress management counselling services can help you identify and manage stress in healthy ways and provide guidance and support to help you develop coping skills, reduce anxiety, build resilience and improve your overall well-being.
Personal Growth Counselling
Stress Management Counselling
Personal Growth Counselling
Personal growth counselling services can help you achieve your full potential and live a more fulfilling life. Let Rebecca help you to identify your strengths, challenges, set goals, and develop strategies to achieve them. Turn negative self-talk into self-compassion, and improve relationships with yourself and others. Issues can be connected to addictions, disordered eating, self-harm and others.