Tina Wilston, M.Ed., RP

About Tina Wilston

Tina Wilston, M.Ed., RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor in Ottawa. She is also the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of MindSpa Mental Health Centre.

With more than a decade of clinical experience, Tina works across psychotherapy, neurofeedback, clinical leadership and therapist supervision. She also contributes to mental health education. Her approach is collaborative, client-centred and trauma-informed. As a result, care can be adapted to each person’s needs, experiences and goals.

Tina works with adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress, burnout, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns and major life transitions.

Her clinical training includes EMDR, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Prolonged Exposure, Brainspotting and neurofeedback. She also has training in High Performance Neurofeedback and brings a brain- and nervous-system-informed perspective to her work.

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy for Adults

Anxiety | Depression | Stress Management | Burnout | Emotional Regulation | Trauma | PTSD | Self-Esteem | Life Transitions | Personal Growth | Relationship Challenges

Neurofeedback and Brain-Based Wellness

Attention & Focus | ADHD Support | Emotional Regulation | Stress Reduction | Sleep Concerns | Peak Performance | Brain Health | Nervous System Regulation

Clinical Supervision and Professional Development

Clinical Supervision | Therapist Mentorship | Case Consultation | Professional Development | Leadership Support | Neurofeedback Integration

Tina’s Approach to Therapy

Tina believes effective therapy starts with understanding the individual rather than applying the same approach to everyone.

Her work is collaborative and integrative. She draws from different therapeutic approaches according to the client’s needs, goals and circumstances, while creating a space that is compassionate, supportive and grounded in evidence-informed practice.

Her training and therapeutic approaches include:

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Prolonged Exposure
Brainspotting
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Strategies
Trauma-Informed Care
Neurofeedback and High Performance Neurofeedback

Tina’s psychotherapy and neurofeedback work reflects her interest in the connection between mental health, emotional regulation, the nervous system and the brain’s capacity for change.

Education & Registration

Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
CRPO Registration #005661

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Counselling
University of Ottawa, 2014

Clinical Supervisor

Advanced Training in Neurofeedback

Tina remains actively involved in professional development, clinical education and connections within Ottawa’s mental health and health-care communities.

Clinical Leadership & Supervision

As Co-Founder and Clinical Director of MindSpa Mental Health Centre, Tina helps guide the clinical direction of the practice and supports the therapists who provide care across MindSpa’s Ottawa and virtual services. Together with Co-Founder Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW, she has helped build a multidisciplinary practice offering psychotherapy, neurofeedback, psychological assessments and group programs.

As a Clinical Supervisor, Tina provides supervision, mentorship and case consultation to clinicians as they develop their therapeutic skills and clinical judgment. Her approach emphasizes thoughtful decision-making, ethical practice and a space where therapists can ask questions, reflect and grow with confidence.

Beyond the clinic, she is involved in professional development, community education and mental health advocacy, with a focus on reducing stigma and building connections within Ottawa’s health-care community.

Interested in clinical supervision or therapist mentorship?
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Tina Wilston’s Background and Experience

Tina brings a unique combination of clinical expertise, neurofeedback experience, leadership, and business management to the mental health field.

Over the years, she has successfully built and led a thriving multidisciplinary group practice while remaining deeply committed to client-centered care. Her strategic vision has helped establish MindSpa Mental Health Centre as a trusted provider of psychotherapy, neurofeedback, assessments, and mental health services throughout the Ottawa region.

Beyond clinic operations, Tina is actively involved in professional development, community education, training initiatives, and mental health advocacy. She is passionate about reducing stigma, promoting innovation in mental health care, building connections within Ottawa’s health-care community, and creating opportunities for both clients and clinicians to thrive.

Watch & Listen with Tina

Tina co-hosts The MindSpa Podcast with fellow MindSpa Co-Founder Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW. Each episode brings mental health into everyday life, with conversations about anxiety, trauma, ADHD, sleep, emotional regulation, relationships, boundaries, nervous system health, identity and personal growth. Tina speaks as a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, alongside clinicians, professionals and community guests.

Explore The MindSpa Podcast →

Featured Conversations with Tina

Community and Mental Health Education

Tina’s work extends beyond individual therapy and clinical supervision.

She is interested in strengthening connections between mental health care, physical health, community resources and the professionals who support people across Ottawa.

This includes professional collaboration, community initiatives, mental health education and conversations with other health-care leaders about how services can work together more effectively.

Recent community work has included connecting with the Ottawa Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic to learn more about its approach to community-based primary care and the relationship between mental health, physical health and access to care.

Read about Tina’s visit with OttawaNPLC →

Media & Speaking

Tina speaks with media, podcasts, conferences and workplaces about mental health, trauma-informed care and clinical leadership. As a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director and co-host of The MindSpa Podcast, she brings clinical experience into clear, practical conversation.

Speaking topics:

• Trauma, PTSD and nervous system regulation
• Neurofeedback and brain-based wellness
• Stress, burnout and emotional regulation
• Boundaries and people pleasing
• Clinical supervision and building a multidisciplinary practice

Speaker bio (for event and media use)
Tina Wilston, M.Ed., RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of MindSpa Mental Health Centre in Ottawa. She works across psychotherapy, neurofeedback and therapist supervision, and co-hosts The MindSpa Podcast with Michelle Massunken, MSW, RSW.

Locations and Availability

Tina sees clients at MindSpa’s Kanata and Gloucester locations, with virtual services across Ontario.

Looking for therapy? Tina isn’t taking new individual clients right now, but our team can help you find the right fit.
Find a MindSpa Therapist →

Supervision, speaking, media or podcast inquiries: media@themindspa.ca

Connect with Tina

Follow Tina’s professional work, mental health education and conversations beyond the therapy room.

LinkedIn · Instagram · Facebook · The MindSpa Podcast

Professional profiles: Psychology Today (MindSpa clinic profile) · Psychotherapy MattersYou can also find Tina’s professional profiles on: