Gita Canaran, M.A., C.Psych. | Archways Centre for CBT

Professional Summary

Gita Canaran is a highly skilled clinical psychologist who uses her 20+ years experience to help uniformed and non-uniformed first responders with the often complex and cumulative effects of stress and trauma. She is also trained to provide CBT to individuals experiencing psychosis. Gita strives to provide a warm and welcoming style and is strongly committed to helping you achieve your personal goals.

Areas of Practice

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR)
Schema-based therapy
Compassion focussed therapy (CFT)
Mindfulness

Professional Credentials

Registered Clinical Psychologist – College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
Registered trauma therapist – Badge of Life (Canada)

Past Professional Positions

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Centre (Parkwood Institute) – Treatment and Rehabilitation Program
Homewood Health Crisis Management Services – Trauma Response Team
London Health Sciences Centre – WSIB Trauma Specialty Program
Regional Mental Health Care (St. Thomas) – Crisis and Relapse Prevention Unit

Professional Memberships/Affiliations

Adjunct Professor - Department of Psychiatry, Western University

Listed Provider

London Police Services (LPS)
London Fire Department (LFD)
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Project Trauma Support (London)
Trauma Resource Directory
Badge of Life

Education

Master of Arts (M.A.), Clinical Psychology – Lakehead University