Catherine Pennington, CCPCP-R, Masters Clinical & Health Psychology, BA HSD / CYC - Biography
A Certified Professional Coach and Registered Professional Counsellor, Catherine operates Momentum Counselling and Coaching Services, her practice in which she specializes in Individual and Couples counselling.
A former social worker with extensive experience in family services, community wellness, counselling and social development, Catherine is a seasoned therapist with a wide range of experiences and skills.
Catherine attained a professional Masters in Clinical and Health Psychology, an honors degree from the University of Victoria, has studied graduate studies in counselling at Thompson Rivers University, is a Certified Professional Coach, Certified Professional Counsellor, and holds a diploma in Mediation and Advanced Conflict Resolution from Mount Royal University. She has completed a post graduate certificate from the London School of Economics as well an international coaching program with a focus on health.
As a lover of the outdoors and exercise enthusiast BC is the perfect home. When not working, Catherine can be found with her family Nordic skiing, biking or kayaking.
My Qualifications
I am a Registered Professional Counsellor and Certified Professional Coach. I have a professional Masters Degree in Clinical & Health Psychology, undergraduate degrees in Human and Social Development & Child and Youth Care (BA HSD / CYC) from the University of Victoria. I have studied graduate level counselling at the University of Thompson Rivers and have a diploma in counselling with a specialization in sex and intimacy from the Kelowna College of Professional Counselling which is an accredited post-secondary institute in British Columbia.
I am a member in good standing of the Canadian College of Professional Counsellors & Psychotherapists (#3067), a professional, competency-based association that governs my practice, ensuring that I adhere to strict ethical guidelines, and brings my clients third party accountability. I am also a member of the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association.
In addition to my private practice, I work with a wide range of individuals and groups in the corporate and private / public sectors. I have worked with a number of local and national non-for-profit organizations in the social services sectors. I have provided intake assessment, individual, family, couples, and group counselling as well as workshops, training, and psycho-educational support groups.
Experienced counsellor / certified professional coach with a proven history in social services / mental health care field. Skilled in Counselling, Executive Coaching, Individual / Couples Counselling and Mental Health Care. Studied at University of Victoria, University of Regina, Queen’s University, London School of Economics and graduate studies in counselling at Thompson Rivers University. Erickson ICF trained coach. I’m a solution focused counsellor with an integrated approach. With corporate and executive leadership experience, I understand the pressure of career & business on individuals and families. 20+ years experience.
I can help you explore options, consider new approaches, unpack unresolved issues, plan for the future, reframe experiences and to learn more about yourself and your relationships.
No matter what you are facing, or is holding you back, you’ve got a safe and confidential space to talk and explore. Be it crisis, life decisions, conflict, body image issues, health, career, life transitions, infidelity or sexuality, my approach will help you to make the best decisions for yourself or family. A one hour investment will pay back dividends.
What I Do
Why Do I Do This Work?
I believe in the power of the helping relationship to transform our lives and assist us in exceling towards what we want in life.
I believe that we are all doing the best we can with the skills we have, and that we can learn to do better.
I believe that each of us has the capacity to live the best version of our life and that the helping relationship can assist us in developing skills in achieving this.
I believe that we can change and make better decisions.
I believe it is never too late to heal, change and reset your life no matter what you been through, done or experienced.
I believe that the social constructs that we have inherited are not templates that work for us all. Marriage, sexuality, family, orientation are unique and should be accepted without judgment.
I believe that all humans struggle and experience pain. Through the suffering we can learn and adapt.
My Therapeudic Approach
Goals of Therapy
Specialties
- General life matters and stress management
- Life Transitions
- Life Coaching
- Relationship Issues / Couples
- Sex and Intimacy
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- Gay
- Lesbian
Issues
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Sex Therapy
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Free 30 Minute Consultation
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