Marie-Pier Couture, M.Ed., C.C.C., RP

Clinical Coordinator Canada French and EAP Bilingual Clinical Counsellor at Workplace Options

Greater Ottawa Metropolitan Area

About

I have graduated with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Here I was required to complete 3 internships at Montfort Hospital and the University of Ottawa. Throughout the past years, I gain experience working with a wide variety of clients dealing with different issues, including substance abuse, anxiety, depression and am able to utilize different approaches to interventions such as mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and psychodynamics. I have volunteered for a number of organizations in the Ottawa area such as Serenity Renewal for Families, The Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa, and The Global Work & Travel Company in positions related to education and mental health services. I am a skilled and competent communicator in both English and French. I am someone who possesses strong interpersonal skills and performs well in a team environment. I am a highly motivated individual who puts in the required time and thought to execute effectively the tasks at hand. I autonomously take initiative when required and pay a high attention to detail that reflects in the quality of my work. On a personal level I am highly involved in travelling, outdoor activities, and arts. I am passionate about human rights issues and this reflects in my volunteering experience. I find satisfaction in being a contributing member of society who thrives to achieve the betterment of the world we live in. On an individual level I find it rewarding to affect lives in a positive way and to assist clients in reaching their long-term goals.

Experience

  • Registered Psychotherapist at Saha Psychotherapy
    May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Workplace Options (7 yrs 9 mos)
    • Clinical Coordinator Canada French
      Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Ensuring quality for client care, taking part of the hiring process and training new staff for Canada French.

    • EAP Bilingual Clinical Counsellor
      Oct 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

      Provide a worldwide telephonic counselling in-the-moment support and crisis telephonic management in an ethical and professional manner.

  • School Counsellor at Conseil scolaire de district catholique de l'Est ontarien (CSDCEO)
    Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 · 6 mos

    Provided individual solution-focused counselling to elementary students presenting with a variety of mental health issues with goals of improving their well-being and academic performance.

  • Bilingual Immediate Support Counsellor at Lifeworks
    Sep 2016 - Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Offered immediate telephonic support to a diverse population across Canada, taking the form of risk and needs assessments, consultations and counselling.

  • Career Counsellor Intern, Career Development Centre at uOttawa
    Jan 2016 - Apr 2016 · 4 mos

    Provided career counselling to students by suggesting suitable programs and careers correlating with their personality, competencies, and interests and by using standardized psychological tests for assessment (MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory).