McKechnie Counselling Services - About Heather McKechnie

Heather McKechnie M.S.W., R.S.W.

Heather graduated from the University of Windsor School of Social Work with a Masters Degree in Social Work in 1982. She is a current member in good standing with the following associations and colleges;

The Ontario Association of Social Workers

The Ontario Association For Marriage & Family Therapy

The Canadian Registry For Marriage & Family Therapy

The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers

The National Board of Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists

Within the field of Marriage and Family Therapy, Heather is;

Canadian Representative for Exam Construction Committee,
American Marital and Family Regulatory Board (2003-present)

Past President of Canadian Registry (2002-2004)

Past President of O.A.M.F.T. (2001-2003)

Past Chair of the Public Relations Committee (1996-2001)

Past Chair of the Legislation Committee (1996-2001)

For over Thirty years, Heather McKechnie has been providing professional services in;

Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy

Professional Specialization in Brief Strategic Therapy

Solution Focused Therapy

E.M.D.R.

Biofeedback

Stress Management

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for the Treatment of Depression Panic, Anxiety and Heart Attacks

Trauma Therapy including Child Abuse, Family Violence, Anger Management, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Heather's Credentials include;

A Registered Marriage and Family Therpist

A Certified Hypnotherapist

A Teacher of Tai Chi Chuan and Meditation classes

A Consultant and Workshop Facilitator for Organizations on a variety of topics such as; Total Quality Management; Principal Centred Leadership based on the work of Stephen Coffey; Time Management; Relaxation Techniques; and Adjusting to the Increasing Demands of Home and Work. Other topics may be tailored to meet the unique needs of each organization.

Contact Heather today to arrange an appointment.

Call (905) 853-1041

Carley McKechnie M.S.W., R.S.W.

Carley completed her Masters of Social Work through the University of Windsor and specializes in working with children and young adults. Carley is eager to work with individuals and families who are looking to work on child, adolescent and parenting issues. Working from a solution focused approach and utilizing brief strategic therapy. Carley is experienced in working with individuals who have experienced abuse, bullying, mental health, addiction or sexuality issues and anger management concerns.

Carley is able to provide career and employment counselling as well as conduct workshops and seminars on any of these topics. Carley has a proven track record of developing innovative and effective programs for dealing with concurrent life issues and is eager to work with you soon.

ABOUT CARLEY MCKECHNIE

	Graduated from the University of Windsor’s School of Social Work with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, specializing in Child Welfare, in 2009.
	Member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (Registration #3835)
	Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registration # 818635)
	Member in good standing with the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce.
	Services include working with children and young adults, as well as individuals and families who are looking to work on child, adolescent and parenting issues from a Solution Focused, Brief Strategic and Cognitive-Behavioural theoretical framework.
	Experienced in working with individuals with ADD/ADHD, abuse, bullying, mental health, addiction, eating disorders or sexuality issues as well as anger management concerns.
	Able to provide career and employment counselling.
	Consultant and workshop facilitator on a variety of topics including, cultivating optimism, the stigma associated with mental health issues, disclosure of disability issues, and career transitioning programs for disabled students.

To book an appointment with Carley please click here, or call at 905-853-1234.

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