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Sabine Johnson is in the final stages of completing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at York University. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences, both from York University.

Sabine’s training includes working with adults in community psychology settings. Throughout her training, Sabine has worked with adults experiencing anxiety (social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic, health anxiety), depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, stress, procrastination and motivation difficulties, grief and loss, and challenges encountered during major life transitions. Sabine is also experienced in working with individuals coping with chronic health issues, primarily in the area of cancer and cardiac illness. This includes working with individuals coping with life changes associated with the challenges that accompany daily living with a long-term illness, such as coping with diagnosis and treatment stressors and body image issues, as well as experiencing difficulties re-adjusting to daily life post-treatment. 

To date, Sabine has trained in several health care settings including the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Center, The Ottawa Hospital (General campus and the Rehabilitation Centre), The University of Ottawa Heart Institute, and the Adult Mental Health Outpatient Program at North York General Hospital. Sabine’s master’s and doctoral research reflect her interests in the inter-relationships between psychology and health. She completed her predoctoral residency at The Ottawa Hospital, where she provided individual therapy for adults experiencing various health related issues across multiple medical units including acute care, in-patient mental health, and outpatient rehabilitation. She also provided group therapy for individuals who needed support in managing and learning about their emotions.

Sabine strives to create a safe, supportive, non-judgemental, and collaborative therapeutic environment that considers issues of human rights and diversity. Her therapeutic approach incorporates the belief that ‘we are all experts in our unique life experiences’, as such she views her role as applying her skills to support individuals in reaching their therapeutic goals. Ultimately, she works to foster a safe therapeutic space in order to support her clients’ personal growth. Her approach to psychological treatment draws upon various evidence-based models including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centred Therapy. 

Sabine is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. 

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