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Lori Jardine
Lori Jardine (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a proud member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC). She brings extensive experience supporting children, youth, and families across a wide range of challenges. With more than 28 years of experience working in child and youth care, Lori has supported individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, school-related stress, self-esteem concerns, family conflict, and complex behaviour needs. She has a deep passion for working with military families and first responders, recognizing the unique stressors, transitions, and relational impacts that can arise within these communities. Lori’s approach is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and emotional safety. She values collaboration and works from a strength-based, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental perspective. Her therapeutic foundation includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, Mindfulness-Based approaches, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She tailors each session to reflect the individual needs, goals, and lived experiences of her clients. Lori is committed to supporting healthy attachment and strengthening caregiver–child relationships. She works closely with parents and caregivers to enhance communication, emotional regulation, and resilience within the family system. Clients working with Lori can expect a warm, validating, and supportive space where they are heard, understood, and empowered. Her focus is on helping individuals build meaningful coping skills, deepen self-awareness, and move toward sustainable, positive change. Lori is very happy to be part of the Better You Counselling Services team and looks forward to connecting with you.
Lori Jardine (she/her) is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychothera... Read More
Aubrey Townson
(She/Her/Hers)
MA; RP (Qualifying)
Aubrey is a Registered Psychotherapist with Qualifying status. She has completed the Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University, and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Child and Youth Studies, at Brock University. Aubrey has additionally been trained in the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model (ITATM).
Aubrey has work experience with agencies and private practices providing services for: individuals with trauma, individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, Young Caregivers, individuals with special needs, and youth experiencing homelessness. These opportunities have provided Aubrey meaningful experience working with adolescents, adults, and elderly individuals who are seeking support for a variety of reasons related to their mental, social, and/or physical well-being. These experiences contribute to informing Aubreys’ therapeutic practice.
Aubrey is interested in holistic, trauma-informed, client-centered, strength-based, and cognitive behavioural based, approaches to therapy. She recognizes the importance of each clients’ individual needs when creating a treatment plan, and the importance of working together with clients to understand what positive well-being looks like for them.
Aubrey is a Registered Psychotherapist with Qualifying status. She has completed the Master of Ar... Read More
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