Anna Derbis, Registered Psychotherapist

Hello nice to meet you...

As a first generation immigrant, mother, daughter, leader and artist, I am humbled to join you on this journey. Whether you are seeking individual therapy or clinical supervision, getting to know each other will support the success and progress in the working relationship we develop.

Learn more about Anna

Clinical Approach and Training

Clinical approach and training

As a life long learner I value my education as much as my work and life experiences.

  • Hon. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts
  • Certificate in Rehabilitative Counselling
  • Masters in Counselling Psychology
  • Diploma in Art Therapy

I approach my work from a strength based and trauma informed lens. Looking at the various systems at work, I seek to support clients and other clinicians in their journey of identifying and examining their unique experiences, challenges, hopes and successes.

Values and Hopes

Values and hopes

Behind my passion and care for this work is a value system based on:

  • Empathy
  • Integrity
  • Hard work
  • Reliability
  • Meaning
  • Authenticity
  • Curiosity
  • Respect
  • Humility
  • Professionalism
  • Transparency

Areas of Expertise

Areas of expertise

Areas I have worked with and consulted on in many cases include, but are not limited to:

  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Caregiver/Parental Support
  • Trauma
  • Relationship Concerns
  • Adolescents
  • Self Harm
  • Grief/Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Separation/Divorce
  • Life Coaching
  • And more.

Evidence Based Training

Evidence based training

Ongoing learning and professional development have included many evidence based approaches and trainings. For example,

  • CBT - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Advanced)
  • DBT - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Intensive)
  • MI - Motivational Interviewing
  • Tf-CBT - Trauma Focused CBT
  • Narrative Therapy
  • SFT - Solution Focused Therapy
  • SBT - Strength Based Therapy
  • ASIST - Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
  • EFST - Emotion Focused Skills Training
  • And more.