Dr. Vuyo B. Mpumlwana, C. Psych. is a registered Psychologist, author, and Director of Bridge To Restoration Psychological Services. She has over 25 years experience of working with individuals - children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Vuyo works well with new Canadians who struggle with adjustment to the North American culture through group therapy for teenagers of immigrant parents. She provides Clinical Assessments and Psycho-Educational Diagnostic Assessments that help to clarify issues related to Learning Difficulties and other school related concerns. Her approach to psychotherapy is client-centered, employing evidence-based strategies, such as Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) as well as Family Systems.

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Catherine – Registered Psychotherapist

Catherine is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology. With many years of experience, she is dedicated to supporting both couples and individuals.

Catherine is passionate about guiding her clients through their counselling journeys. She understands that seeking therapy can feel daunting and strives to create a safe, trusting, and welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable exploring what truly matters to them.

As a couples therapist, Catherine has completed post-graduate training in two leading evidence-based methodologies: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. She is skilled at helping couples navigate challenges such as communication breakdowns, stress, and infidelity using these proven approaches.

Catherine is also a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional through the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute and has specialized training in: - Healing affairs and repairing attachment injuries (EFT) - Treating affairs and trauma (Gottman Method)

In her work with individuals, Catherine draws from a range of therapeutic approaches, including: - Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Motivational Interviewing (MI) - Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)

She holds a certificate in Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents, with a focus on healing the body through play, and is trained in the Behavioral Treatment of Chronic Pain, using evidence-based strategies to help clients move from hurt to hope.

Catherine is also equipped to support individuals dealing with binge eating disorder, bulimia, stress, and chronic pain. She holds post-graduate certificates in: - Anger and Anxiety Management - Smoking Cessation - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma

She is also a Certified Anger Management Treatment Professional.

Therapy Approaches

Couples - Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional – Integrative Sex Therapy Institute - Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) - Treating Affairs and Trauma – Gottman Method - Healing Affairs and Repairing Attachment Injuries – EFT

Individuals - Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Motivational Interviewing (MI) - Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) - Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents: Healing the Body through Play - Behavioral Treatment of Chronic Pain: Evidence-Based Techniques to Move People from Hurt to Hope - Certified Anger Management Treatment Professional

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