Judith MacKinnon

Name: Judith MacKinnon

Professional Memberships and/or certifications:
CCPA Professional Member possessing a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)
Certified Counselling Therapist (CT) with the College of Counselling Therapy of PEI

Phone Number: 902-290-9990

Web Address:https://www.redsandstherapy.ca/

Location: Prince County

Description of Services:

“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” — Maya Angelou

This quote is truly uplifting and reflects a strengths-based approach to counselling  which is based on appreciative inquiry and positive psychology principles, which I endorse.  These practices involve embracing one’s strengths while drawing on elements of mindfulness,  self-compassion, gratitude, and resilience to overcome obstacles and work with your potential—to help you shine even brighter in your career and life.

Hello!  I’m Judith—a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) and registered Counselling Therapist (PEI). I have over 35+ years in the field of education with the past 20+ years  as a post-secondary counsellor in Ontario . I  am passionate about personal and career development and helping individuals develop the “leader within”. I have extensive experience supporting young people, adults  of all ages, students with accessible learning needs,  and newcomers to Canada with their career and education planning, personal growth, and  life transitions.

I bring a blend of counselling modalities  built on listening, engaging, and relating to each client with empathy and care.  My approach is client-centered, trauma informed, strengths-based, and solutions-focused  blending a number of counselling practices including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and appreciative inquiry strategies.   My goal is to help empower individuals with information and self-insight regarding personal strengths and gifts to help them  plan for, and attain their personal and  career goals while fostering personal well-being and resilience.

Counselling Training and Approaches include:

·       Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)  

·       Mindfulness

·       Solution focused practices

·       Trauma informed

·       Positive Psychology  strengths-based approaches and interventions

Career and Leadership Development Certifications

• Certified to administer  evidence-based personality, leadership, and career assessments: Myers Briggs Type Indicator, MBTI®, Strong Interest Inventory, SII®, Personality Dimensions®, True Colours, VIA Character Strengths, TKI Conflict Styles , and StrengthsFinder;

• Solid understanding of the education system and  labour market trends in Canada; Current job search strategies and career development principles that can impact an individual's life-career journey;

• Highly familiar with diversity and disability issues with a focus on advocacy for social inclusion and accessibility in all areas of society.