Rosalind Forster
BA, BSW, MSW, Registered Clinical Social Worker
Rosalind believes we all have a fundamental understanding of ourselves and know what do to in most situations, however, there are times in life when circumstances become complicated and we feel stuck or lost and need guidance to move forward. For the past 30 years, Rosalind has provided therapeutic assistance to individuals and families for mental health and addiction, chronic illness and other major life events. Rosalind has also provided specialized services for Indigenous peoples, first responders and their families.
She also participated on numerous community committees and worked closely with regional and local mental health services, lawyers, police, doctors, psychiatrists and hospitals thereby rounding out her experience in a multitude of areas. Specialty interests include – anxiety and depression, self-esteem, relationship distress, life transitions, the impact of chronic illness, bereavement, grief and loss, trauma, existential disturbance, and spiritual and religious crisis. Rosalind’s approaches to therapy are – Collaborative and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – meaning she will work with you to help realize your goals.
Inviting, calm therapy spaces available including a new outdoor space with country views. Sessions can be done in person, by phone or video and may include my therapy dog, if requested.
Note: Covid-19 safety precautions in place
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Therapist Information
Offers Distance Counselling
Age Groups Served
Late Adolescents, Adults, Older Adults/Seniors, Couples
Languages Spoken
English
Counsellor's Gender
Woman
Therapist Type
Registered Social Worker
Conditions Treated
Social Anxiety, Somatic Symptoms, Assertiveness, Parenting, emotional regulation, Relaxation, Relationship Problems, Retirement, Social Skills Development, Spiritual/Religion, Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia, Insomnia / Sleep Disorders, Alcohol Addiction, Existential Crisis, Neurocognitive, Issues related to being in conflict with the law, Abuse, Addiction, ADHD, Adjustment issues, Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bullying - Workplace, Career/Work Performance Issues, Chronic Illness, Compassion Fatigue, Depression, Divorce & Separation, Ethnic/Minority Issues, Gender & Identity Issues, Grief & Bereavement, Infertility, Learning Disabilities, Marital Issues, Menopause, Mood Disorders, Pain Management, Palliative Care, Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Relationship Issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self Esteem, Sleep Disorders, Stress, Stress Management, Terminal Illness, Trauma
Therapeutic Approaches
MCBT, Expressive Writing, Dreamwork, Collaborative Therapy, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Distance Counselling, Dream Analysis, Eclectic, Energy Psychology Medicine, Existential/Humanistic Therapy, Feminist, Indigenous Worldview, Interpersonal Relationships, Life Coaching, Mindfulness, Mindfulness-Based CBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Problem Solving Therapy, Short Term Therapy
Location
18741 Street Road,
Williamstown, Ontario K0C 2J0Days: Tues. Weds. Thurs. Frid. 9am – 5pm, Weekends
Distance Counselling
Also Available!