Kathleen Jaggassar
Kathleen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) #21512 and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) #10010732. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and is currently completing a Certified Master Aromatherapist Program with a mental health focus. She is formally recognized as a Certified Integrated Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), a Certified Yoga Instructor, and a Registered Aromatherapist RA®. She is also completing specialized training in ADHD management across the lifespan.
A Specialist in Integrated Healing for Anxiety, Stress, and Focus
As a counsellor specializing in treating stress and anxiety, I recognize that these issues live in both the mind and the body. My approach is rooted in integrated mental health, meaning we engage your entire system for lasting change and emotional regulation—we don’t just talk about your feelings.
When you work with me, you will learn how to manage your anxiety and work towards feeling calmer and more relaxed. We will work together to understand your thoughts and feelings better so you can gain control of your mind and live the life you want to live.
My work blends evidence-based therapy with the intuitive wisdom of the body. I approach healing as a process of reconnection—between mind and body, emotion and breath, self and story. Through this integrative lens, I help clients build resilience, find grounding, and rediscover calm from within.
Integrated therapy modalities
I am dedicated to evidence-based practices and draw upon several methods to create a personalized, integrated treatment plan, which include:
- Mind-Body Integration: Utilizing the therapeutic power of Yoga movement and breathing and Clinical Aromatherapy to regulate the nervous system and manage symptoms of anxiety and trauma.
- Cognitive & Processing Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
- Skill Building: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
- Systemic Approach: Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Areas of counselling expertise
Kathleen explores what’s happening in each client’s mind, body, and relationships. Based on these findings, Kathleen draws upon several methods to help, which include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Clinical Aromatherapy
- Yoga movement and breathing
Personal qualities / strengths as a counsellor
I believe it is possible for you to feel better. The hope I have for all my clients and the trust I have in the body’s ability to heal is the foundation on which all my strengths originate. I listen deeply, meet you where you are, and gently support you as you move beyond your comfort zone to meet your goals.
Known for my intuitive presence and grounded warmth, I bring both curiosity and compassion into the counselling space. Clients often describe me as calm, authentic, and gently challenging when needed. I believe humor, humility, and shared humanity are vital parts of the healing process.
Education and professional development
- Master of Arts Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University 2021
- ADHD Management Professional Certification, PESI, Current
- Certified Master Aromatherapist, Essence of Thyme College of Holistic Studies (Mental Health Focus), Current
- Certified Integrated Mental Health Professional (CIMHP), PESI, 2025
- Certified Yoga Instructor (200-Hour), My Vinyasa Practice, 2025
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Envision Academy, 2023
- Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EEFT) Clinician Training, Dr. Adele Lefrance, 2022
- Applied Aroma Gnosis: Aromatherapy for Trauma and Addiction, Dr. Birkmayer, 2022
- Introduction to EFFT, Mission: Empowerment! 2022
- Aromatic Suggestions for Anxiety and Mild Depression, Dr. Benavides, 2021
- The Trigeminal Nerve and the Impact of Aromatherapy, Dr. Joy Bowles, 2021
- Innovation in Men’s Mental Health, Mental Health Academy, 2021
- A Strengths-based Approach to Suicide Prevention and Treatment, 2021
- Grief Basics: Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, 2021
- DBT Skills with Marsha Linehan, 2020
- Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2020
- Something Better than Punishment, Mental Health Academy, 2020
- Narrative Therapy: The Basics, Mental Health Academy, 2020
- Trauma and Addiction: Taking Motivational Interviewing to the Next Level, 2020
- Counselling Children: Brief Strategies, Mental Health Academy, 2020
- Professional Aromatherapy Certification, West Coast Institute of Aromatherapy 2013
