About
Being fully human. Together.
Dr. Keegan Barker

I am a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Emotion Focused Therapist. I am especially interested helping people turn, with gentle curiosity, toward the parts of themselves that hurt.

I know the deep healing that happens when we are fully seen and heard. When we can exhale in the presence of genuine care. I am honoured to walk beside folks as they come to know themselves in new ways.

This is a place to be fully human. Together.

Training & Background
The path that brought me here.

I hold a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from the University of Toronto and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa, a Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) accredited program. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysis of Ontario (CPBAO). I am certified to work with adults (English).

Throughout my training, I had the privilege of working in a wide range of settings including University counselling centres, tertiary care hospitals, addiction and mental health centres, and private practice. These included the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (ROMHC) and the Centre for Psychological Services and Research (CPSR) at the University of Ottawa. I completed my residency training across two CPA accredited sites (CPSR and ROMHC), followed by a year of supervised practice at ROMHC.

After completing my training, I joined the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre as a staff Psychologist, working within the Operational Stress Injury program, before transitioning to private practice.

This breadth of experience has given me a deep respect for the challenges humans encounter and the various forms that healing can take.

Outside the Office

I am a gardener, a baker, a runner, and a reader. I find deep pleasure in creating things, whether that is a meal, a floral arrangement, or a page of writing. I am sustained by time with the people I love, and the joy of discovering the world together.

Snowy forest trail Moon over river Garden Homemade donuts

There is room here for all of you.

When you're ready, I'd be glad to connect. We'll start with a free 15-minute phone consultation, so I can understand your needs, and you can see if this feels like the right fit.

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Being fully human. Together.