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Christina Tawdrous (She/Her)
MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Counsellor's Gender:
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity:
Middle Eastern, Multi-ethnic
Christina Tawdrous is an Arab-Canadian Registered Psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience in the mental health field. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Christina is dedicated to providing inclusive and culturally sensitive care to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She fosters a safe, empathetic environment that encourages meaningful change, personal growth, and resilience. Throughout her career, Christina has gained extensive experience supporting diverse populations through personalized and collaborative treatment approaches. She integrates evidence-based therapies, ensuring that her practice aligns with best therapeutic practices and client-centered care. Christina's professional journey spans various roles, including providing psychotherapy at Your Story Counselling Services and serving as a Behavioral Therapist at The New England Center for Children in both Abu Dhabi and Boston. Additionally, her work as a Case Manager at Collaborative Care Ottawa allowed her to support clients with complex mental health and substance use challenges. Christina holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Ottawa. She is a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association and is deeply committed to her professional growth and staying current in the field of psychotherapy. Her compassionate and empathetic presence and her trauma-informed and client-centred approach allow Christina to build strong therapeutic relationships and effectively support her clients' well-being. Christina has extensive experience working with children and adults, tailoring her therapeutic approach to meet each age group's unique developmental and emotional needs.
Communities Served
Black Individuals, 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals, South Asian Individuals, East / Southeast Asian Individuals, Middle Eastern Individuals
Approximate Wait Time
1-3 Days
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Weekdays, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Weekends, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm
8:00am - 1:00pm; 8:00pm - 9:00pm
8:00am - 1:00pm; 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Locations
Available online only You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
My practice at a glance
1 Year(s) of Experience
Available online only
Age Group Served
Children (6-11), Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors, Couples
Array
(
[0] => Abuse
[1] => ADD / ADHD
[2] => Anxiety
[3] => Anxiety - Social
[4] => Anxiety and Depression
[5] => Anxiety and Panic Attacks
[6] => Anxiety and Stress
[7] => Asperger and ASD
[8] => Assertiveness
[9] => Autism & Neurodevelopmental
[10] => Bipolar Disorder
[11] => Body Image
[12] => Bullying - At School
[13] => Bullying - In the Workplace
[14] => Communication
[15] => Couples Issues
[16] => Depression
[17] => Discrimination
[18] => Discrimination Based on Disability
[19] => Impulse Control & Conduct
[20] => Dissociative symptoms and/or disorder
[21] => Eating Disorders
[22] => Emotion Regulation
[23] => Family Dysfunction
[24] => General Wellbeing / Wellness
[25] => Harassment
[26] => Insomnia / Sleep Disorders
[27] => Intellectual Disability
[28] => Learning Disabilities
[29] => Life Transitions
[30] => Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence
[31] => Microaggressions
[32] => Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
[33] => Panic Attacks
[34] => Physical Disabilities
[35] => Pre-marriage Counselling
[36] => Racism
[37] => Relationship Problems
[38] => School Problems
[39] => Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
[40] => Self-Esteem and Identity Issues
[41] => Sexual Issues
[42] => Social Skills Development
[43] => Somatic Symptoms
[44] => Stress
[45] => Stress - Occupational Injury
[46] => Stress Management / Relaxation
[47] => Suicidal Ideation
[48] => Supportive Therapy
[49] => Systemic Discrimination
[50] => Trauma
[51] => Violence
[52] => Weight Control
[53] => Work-Related Issues
)
Conditions Treated
Abuse, ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Stress, Asperger and ASD, Assertiveness, Autism & Neurodevelopmental, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Bullying - At School, Bullying - In the Workplace, Communication, Couples Issues, Depression, Discrimination, Discrimination Based on Disability, Impulse Control & Conduct, Dissociative symptoms and/or disorder, Eating Disorders, Emotion Regulation, Family Dysfunction, General Wellbeing / Wellness, Harassment, Insomnia / Sleep Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Microaggressions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attacks, Physical Disabilities, Pre-marriage Counselling, Racism, Relationship Problems, School Problems, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Sexual Issues, Social Skills Development, Somatic Symptoms, Stress, Stress - Occupational Injury, Stress Management / Relaxation, Suicidal Ideation, Supportive Therapy, Systemic Discrimination, Trauma, Violence, Weight Control, Work-Related Issues
Language Spoken
English
Therapeutic Approaches
Behavioural, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Integrative, Narrative, Patient Centered, Solution-focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma Focused or Trauma-informed Approaches
Gender Identity
Woman
Ethno-Racial Identity
Middle Eastern, Multi-ethnic
Sexual Orientation
Straight or Heterosexual
Religion and Spiritual Affiliation
Christian
Lived Experiences
Indigenous, Black and Racialized, Immigrant/Refugee, A Member of a Marginalized Community, Corrections Family Member
Locations
Available online only You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
