I am Christina Abounassar, MSW, RSW, a Registered Social Worker registered since 2016, and I feel deeply honoured to do this work. I walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they navigate pain, change, and growth, always with care, curiosity, and respect for their lived experience. My therapeutic approach is shaped by training in many modalities such as Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapist, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), allowing me to respond thoughtfully to each person’s needs. I strive to offer a warm, steady, and compassionate space where clients can feel safe enough to be vulnerable and brave enough to change. I look forward to working with you, your partner, and family to make change.

I am Christina Abounassar, MSW, RSW, a Registered Social Worker registered since 2016, and I feel... Read More

At this point in my career of over 40 years, I continue to love what I do. Seeing couples, families and individuals overcome obstacles, access their resilience, and rekindle love, always brings me great joy. While the work is not always easy, I constantly feel very fortunate to be able to make a meaningful difference in the quality of other people’s lives.

My education and training I am clinical social worker with a Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) from the University of Toronto, and graduated in 1982. I have a B.A. from the University of Western Ontario, 1978.

I am registered to practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers. I am a certified EFT Therapist by the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy. I have advanced specialized training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, which has a success rate of long-lasting satisfaction of 75%- compared to 35% in most other forms of couples therapy. I am a certified EFT Supervisor which means that I provide supervision to other therapists who want to improve their skills and knowledge of effective EFT therapy.

I studied at the International Family Therapy Praticum, Rome, Italy, 1989 and 1991 with Dr. Maurizio Andolfi.

Employment included Children’s Mental Health Centres: Thistletown (1982-83), Oolagen (1984-86), Kinark (1987-98).

As a self-employed counsellor and therapist, I have worked with: Employee Assistance Programs, 1993 – 1999, Source Line Wellness, 1999 – 2015 I have operated my own private practice – Part-time (85-98), Full-time 1998 – Present.

At this point in my career of over 40 years, I continue to love what I do. Seeing couples, famili... Read More

I am a couples and relationship therapist specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I work with couples and individuals to help strengthen connection, improve communication, and navigate conflict with greater understanding and care.

I am a couples and relationship therapist specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). I wo... Read More