Stephanie Gorrill
Stephanie is here to support you with grief and loss, navigating the unique challenges of a career in public safety, and recovering from operational stress injuries.
Stephanie is here to support you with grief and loss, navigating the unique challenges of a career in public safety, and recovering from operational stress injuries.
You are looking for a therapist who has first responder and public safety competencies based on first-hand experience in the field.
You’re healing from an operational stress injury and want to find a way back to the work you loved.
You thrive in warm, approachable spaces that are often lightened with humour and a shared laugh.
You are looking for practical strategies that can be applied to your life right now.
You are looking for a therapist who has first responder and public safety competencies based on first-hand experience in the field.
You’re healing from an operational stress injury and want to find a way back to the work you loved.
You thrive in warm, approachable spaces that are often lightened with humour and a shared laugh.
You are looking for practical strategies that can be applied to your life right now.
Stephanie's approachable and empathetic nature shines through her years of experience as a first responder before transitioning into mental health counselling. She has a strong passion for helping those in public safety professions—like police, fire, paramedics, and communications—navigate the unique challenges of their careers while maintaining well-being both at work and home. Her background as a public safety professional and hospice volunteer has taught her the immense value of having a safe space to process grief, loss, and tragedy. With expertise in trauma and loss, Stephanie is ready to walk beside you, offering support and understanding as you heal and grow.
Envision your time with Stephanie as settling into a conversation that feels both comforting and genuine. Her sessions are a balance of heartfelt understanding and productive dialogue, ensuring even the toughest discussions are welcomed with open arms. Stephanie’s belief in the healing power of laughter often brings a light-heartedness to her practice, making it easier to face life's hurdles. Her warm demeanour and genuine interest in fostering progress help you look forward to each session, embodying the belief that therapy is not just about facing difficulties but also about embracing the journey with positivity and a touch of humour.
Outside of her professional world, Stephanie enjoys the simple joys of spending time with her niece, often delving into tales of strong and adventurous Disney princesses. When she's not lost in a book club bestseller, Stephanie is expanding her knowledge through literature courses, striving to incorporate diverse reading materials into therapy to offer new perspectives and foster growth. Despite her love for solitary reading moments, Stephanie thrives on connection and cherishes the art of sharing a meal with good company, a motto she lives by: “Never turn down an invite to share a meal with good people.” Through these activities, she finds ways to integrate her passions into her practice, creating a well-rounded and deeply human approach to therapy.
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University (2023)
Prolonged Exposure for PTSD: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians (Psychotherapy Academy)
Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP) (PESI)
Advanced Group Crisis Intervention (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation)
Practice-Focused Training in Prolonged Grief Disorder Treatment (Center for Prolonged Grief)
Advanced Assisting Individuals in Crisis (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation)
Advanced Grief Training Counselling Certification Course (PESI)
Grief Educator Certification Course (David Kessler Training)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification Training (PESI)
Cognitive Processing Therapy: Intensive Training (PESI)
Motivational Interviewing (PsychWire)
Train-the-Trainer Suicide Prevention Workshop (National Suicide Awareness for Law Enforcement Officers Program)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (LivingWorks)
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (Member Only)
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (Member Only)