Rebecca Cuthbert

M. Ed, Registered Psychotherapist

Mental Well-Being Starts with Mind and Body Integration. Awareness, Understanding, Compassion, and Connection with Our Self.

My Practice

In the intricate landscape of mental health, our brain and body play a pivotal role in shaping our internal and external experience. While our brain is capable of extraordinary things, it can also be the source of our most profound challenges. Intense emotions, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, depression, sense of self-worth, relationship challenges, and parenting difficulties often find their roots in the complex interplay of our brain and nervous system.

My journey began with a focus on infant and children's mental health. This experience equipped me with invaluable insights gained from working with children and families who had endured early trauma. Most significantly, I developed a deep understanding of the ways in which early life events shape the wiring of our brain and nervous system. It was this realization that led me to the field of neuropsychotherapy, delving into the connections between our brain, biology, and mental well-being.

In my practice, I adopt an integrated approach from the latest insights in neuroscience, attachment, and trauma-informed principles. I draw from a diverse range of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, family therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness, to provide you with a comprehensive and individualized therapeutic plan.

Lasting results are achieved through small, incremental changes. I place a strong emphasis on the importance of patience and self-compassion throughout this process.

"Trauma is not just a story about the past; it affects how we live in the present. The body keeps the score, and healing involves reconnecting the mind and body."

- Bessel van der Kolk.

Experience

With over a decade of experience, I am honoured to serve as a Psychotherapist, Consultant, and a Founder of The Collaborative in my hometown of Stratford, Ontario, where I reside with my husband and two children.

In addition to my work in Stratford, I continue to offer psychotherapy services at Third Space Consulting Inc. in London, Ontario, where I have practiced since 2016.

I entered the field of mental health in 2010 as a Child and Family Therapist at Vanier Children's Mental Wellness in London, Ontario. There, I passionately supported individuals and families for over 13 years.

In addition to my clinical work, I hold strong importance on the contribution of this knowledge to the growth and well-being of the community. I regularly consult with the community on matters related to infant, children, and parental mental health. I have also shared my insights through several publications, including articles like “The Relationship that Matters: Attachment Made Easy,” "Preparing Your Child for Failure," and "Building Strong Brains," all featured in The Mom and Caregiver Magazine.

What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?

IFS is a compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy that helps you understand and heal your inner world. It's based on the idea that we all have different "parts" within us - like a worried part, a driven part, or an inner critic. These parts often form in response to life experiences and try to protect us, even when their methods are unhelpful.

IFS helps you connect with your core self - a calm, curious, and confident inner presence, and build a healthier relationship with you parts. Instead of trying to "fix" or silence parts of yourself, IFS invites you to understand and heal them.

This approach is especially effective for: