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Nat Cooper

TORONTO,ON

Summary

Caring and Empathy oriented Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), with lived experience as a Queer disabled individual, lived experience and competency in a person-centred integrative counselling approach, seeking to support those in my community. I keep a culturally responsive and socially just framework in mind and strive to maintain an anti-oppressive practice in and outside of sessions. I offer a fresh perspective and up-to-date education and am eager and diligent in continuing my pursuit of knowledge in this field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Therapist (Qualifying)

Fancy Therapy
09.2023 - Current
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and couples and implemented a variety of evidence-based counselling methods to achieve therapy goals. Notable: DBT, person-centred, CBT, EFT, and strengths-based approaches, all through an intentional lens of a culturally responsive, anti-oppressive and socially just framework.
  • Maintained and updated client records, intakes and treatment plans.
  • I co-facilitated a Dialectical Behavioural (DBT) Therapy Group with the clinical director at Fancy Therapy.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Maintained responsibility of Scheduling and Booking


Freelance Musician

Self-Employed
08.2015 - 09.2020
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Toured with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
  • Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
  • Balanced multiple projects simultaneously by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and client expectations.
  • Expanded professional network through effective communication and relationship-building strategies within the music industry.
  • Contributed positively to community events by offering pro bono performances at charity fundraisers or local cultural gatherings.
  • Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.

Education

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University
Toronto, ON
04.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Music

McGill University
Montreal, QC
04.2020

Skills

  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Operating Microsoft 365 and Jane App administration
  • Trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Certification
  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) with a particular interest in working with Queer and Trans folk diagnosed later in life
  • ASIST trained and certified in Suicide Prevention and Assessment
  • Trained in Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia (SCA) by the Aphasia Institute of Canada
  • Treatment Planning
  • Group facilitation
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Recordkeeping

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Additional Information

I have multiple years of volunteer experience at the 519, Toronto Family Service, and The Aphasia Institute. as a group facilitator and Active Listener for those seeking complimentary social support outside of counselling.

Timeline

Registered Therapist (Qualifying)

Fancy Therapy
09.2023 - Current

Freelance Musician

Self-Employed
08.2015 - 09.2020

Master of Arts - Counselling Psychology

Yorkville University

Bachelor of Arts - Classical Music

McGill University

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