About
I’m Dr. Patricia Doris and as a registered clinical psychologist, I am committed to helping clients gain the knowledge, skills, and courage to make the changes needed for a meaningful and fulfilling life.
For the past 20 years, I’ve helped clients find ways to live happier and more fulfilling lives and have healthier relationships with themselves and others. My work draws on my extensive education, training, and clinical experience and combines insight-oriented psychodynamic principles with evidence-based treatments that have been scientifically validated to improve emotional well-being and resilience. This means that clients can feel confident that I will tailor my approach to their individual and unique needs.
With the addition of virtual therapy services, I am now able to work with clients from all across Ontario who prefer to meet online. While it is my honour to keep working with clients from London and surrounding communities, I am now also able to provide services to clients in Ottawa, Toronto (GTA), and the rest of Ontario. While virtual therapy is a fairly new experience for most people, feedback from clients has consistently shown that people appreciate the flexibility and comfort that this format provides. With evidence mounting that virtual therapy is both as effective as in-person sessions and more convenient for many people, it is my pleasure to offer my clients this option.
MY JOURNEY
My professional journey began with an introductory psychology class. I found the study of the human mind deeply intriguing. Learning about how we are shaped by our thoughts and experiences across the lifespan lit a spark of curiosity that continued to grow until I knew that this was what I wanted most; to share this knowledge and help guide others to make meaningful and lasting change in their lives and relationships. I decided to aim for the highest degree possible in this field, so proceeded to complete my Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from Western University.
After completing my residency at London Health Sciences Centre, I accepted a position as an Assistant Professor of Psychology at King’s University College. Initially I hoped to be able to share my passion for the field of psychology with young aspiring minds while also working clinically. As a professor, I enjoyed teaching courses in clinical, abnormal, counselling, and health psychology and supervising students in their research. However, while teaching was an amazing experience, working with clients in practice and supervising early career psychologists in developing their own therapy skills, confirmed that my clinical work ultimately provided the deepest sense of professional fulfillment. I then decided to pursue private practice full-time. These days I find great satisfaction in working with motivated individuals who are seeking personal,relational, and/or professional growth and who are ready to tackle the obstacles that are standing in the way of their success.
MY FEES
Individual Counselling
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Executive Counselling
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Psychological services are not covered under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). However, most extended health insurance plans provide at least partial coverage for psychological services. Since coverage varies among insurers, please check with your insurance company to determine the amount and duration of coverage that you have under your plan.
Sessions are 50 minutes both in person and online.
Payment is due at the end of each session. Payment options for virtual sessions include e-transfer or credit card while clients attending in person also have the option of using cash or debit. Once payment is received, you will be provided with an official receipt that you may submit for reimbursement to your insurance company or report on your tax return as a medical expense.