Welcome, I am Iwona
I am a registered psychologist in Ontario (Clinical and School Psychology), offering therapy and assessment in both English and Polish, with 25 years of clinical experience alongside 20 years in the school system. Throughout my career, I have learned that the most transformative element of therapy isn't a specific technique – it is the creation of a safe, deeply honest space where true conversation can happen.
- 2002Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (now CPBAO)
- 1987Master's Degree in Psychology – Jagiellonian University, Kraków (Clinical major, Developmental minor)
- 1997Postgraduate study, Marriage & Family Studies – University of Guelph
- 2016Member, Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)
- 2003Member, Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Registration #6321 ↗ · College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)
Scope: Clinical Psychology · School Psychology
Jurisdiction: Ontario, Canada
I trained at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, earning my Master's degree in Psychology in 1987 (Clinical major, Developmental minor). My professional journey in Canada began in community treatment agencies – such as Catholic Family Services and the Peel Collaborative Sexual Abuse Treatment Program – before I spent over two decades within the school psychology system. There, I provided comprehensive psychological services, from school consultations and counselling to psychoeducational assessments and supervising clinicians on their path to registration.
My Practice Today
In parallel with this, I have maintained a private practice in Oakville and Georgetown (Halton Hills) for more than 25 years. Today, much of my work centers on specialized assessments – including ADHD, giftedness, and psychoeducational profiles – alongside adult therapy for anxiety, depression, and grief. While my work with children is primarily focused on assessment, I provide therapy in select cases. The moment someone's life clicks into focus – whether in therapy or through a written report – is hard to beat.
Being bilingual by upbringing and bicultural by choice, I hold an outsized soft spot for first- and second-generation immigrants navigating two versions of themselves at once.
- 2002–2010Field Practicum Supervisor / Instructor to psychology students (OISE/UT, University of Guelph). Provided skills training and evaluation.
- 2003–2022Coordination and training in the delivery of socio-emotional programs in classrooms.
- 2003–2025Supervision of psychology colleagues working toward registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
- 2006–2022Facilitated clinical peer-supervision meetings for psychology staff within the school board.
- 2013–2020Certified Trainer in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and safeTALK (Suicide Awareness for Everyone) with LivingWorks. Delivered suicide awareness and intervention training to mental health professionals and educators.
Why I do this work.
I chose to become a psychologist because I wanted to help people better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, and create meaningful change. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals as they work through difficult experiences, discover their strengths, and move toward greater well-being.
I believe that growth and healing are possible at every stage of life. My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate space where people can explore their experiences, better understand their needs, and develop the tools to live more fulfilling and authentic lives.
Integrative therapy approach.
My practice draws on several approaches, matched to the person – not the other way around. Here is what I have formal training in and use:
Plain language about what I do and don't do.
What I do
- Psychological assessment (psycho-educational, ADHD, gifted).
- Psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, and children – anxiety, depression, grief, trauma-focused work, stress and burnout.
What I don't do
- Couples or family therapy as a primary modality.
- Medication management (psychologists in Ontario do not prescribe).
- Custody / parenting capacity assessments.
- WSIB, MVA, CVAP, or first-responder program billing.
- Crisis intervention – this practice is not 24/7.
If what you need is one of these, I'll say so on the first call and point you toward someone who does it well.