Hey there inner demons it’s me your therapist

Erin Roach (she/they)

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (#008452) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor.

I hold a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa, as well as a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies.

I identify as a queer person and specialize in working with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. I also work frequently with clients belonging to the polyamorous and kink communities.

I am supervised by Yena Bi (https://www.ybcounselling.com/).

Important note: At this time, due to insurance reasons, I do not see clients who are located, even temporarily, outside of Canada.

I am not currently accepting new clients, nor am I actively maintaining a waitlist at this time. Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in meeting with one of my supervisees or student(s).

areas of practice

  • Anxiety/stress

  • Depression

  • Self-esteem

  • Emotional regulation

  • Interpersonal relationships/conflict

  • Grief

  • Identity/existential questions

  • Attachment/developmental trauma

  • Life transitions

Certifications

  • Foundations of Clinical Supervision (Dr. Jillian Papineau)

  • Somatic Attachment Therapy (The Embody Lab)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (PESI Institute)

  • Polyvagal Informed Masterclass (PESI Institute)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute)

Therapeutic modalities

I specialize in working through attachment and embodiment-focused therapies, which means that I want to attune to your experiences and help you better understand what you’re feeling and why. I have a certificate in Somatic Attachment Therapy, which explores using your body sensations to track and regulate your emotions, as well as understanding where our reactions come from.

I also have training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance-Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, from which I pull pieces as appropriate, but my general approach to therapy is more around understanding the roots of present experiences and less around symptom management.