Bronwyn O’Connor

Child Therapy: Emotional & Mental Health Concerns | Behavioural Issues | School-Related Challenges | Social & Peer Relationships | Family & Home Environment Stress | Trauma & Stress | Identity & Self-Expression | Sleep and Other Health-Related Issues |Neurodevelopmental & Diagnostic Support

Teen Therapy: Mental Health & Emotional Regulation | Identity Development & Self-Esteem | Family & Relationship Challenges | Academic & School-Related Issues | Peer & Social Issues | Technology, Gaming & Screen Time Concerns | Neurodiversity | Life Transitions & Stress

Individual Therapy for Adults: Anxiety Disorders | Depressive Disorders | Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders | Neurodevelopmental & Cognitive Disorders (ASD & ADHD) | Relationship & Interpersonal Issues | Grief & Loss | Life Transitions & Identity | Self-Esteem & Confidence Issues | Anger & Emotional Regulation | Sleep Issues | Burnout

Group Therapy at MindSpa

As MindSpa’s Group Coordinator, Bronwyn helps design and facilitate structured, evidence-based group programs for adults.
Upcoming public group — East End Ottawa
CBT for ADHD Group — Tuesdays starting September 15, 2026, 6:00–8:00 pm (12 weeks). Co-facilitated with Tara.
Location: MindSpa Mental Health Centre — Gloucester, East End Ottawa.
Learn about CBT for ADHD Group →
Learn about the CBT-I Sleep Group →
See all MindSpa group programs →
All participants complete a brief screening consultation before enrollment. Book a screening consultation or email Leia Johnson: ljohnson@themindspa.ca

I am a dedicated child and adult psychotherapist holding a Master’s Degree in Counselling
Psychology from Yorkville University and a bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Dalhousie
University. My approach is grounded in creating a safe, authentic, and compassionate space for
all my clients. I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, heard, and genuinely
connected.

I completed my Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University along with
Bachelor of Neuroscience with Honours from Dalhousie University. I have a passion for learning
and actively seek out new trainings to keep up to date on the latest research and
evidence-based approaches to psychotherapy like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I
strive to always provide the highest quality of care.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of emotional and relational
challenges, including:

● Self-esteem and personal empowerment
● Stress and anxiety management
● Emotional regulation and anger management
● Depression and mood disorders
● ADHD & ASD
● Insomnia
● Trauma and life transitions

I primarily work from a person-centred perspective while integrating evidence-based
approaches including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behaviour
Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), SFBT (Solution-Focused Brie
Therapy, and play therapy, when words feel hard to reach. I believe that every client is unique,
and therapy should reflect their individual strengths and needs. I work collaboratively alongside
clients to develop meaningful goals and create personalized treatment plans that support
growth, resiliency, and emotional well-being. I am passionate about helping clients build
confidence, strengthen coping skills, and feel empowered in their relationships, emotions, and
everyday lives.

My approach to psychotherapy is grounded in connection, collaboration, and individualized
care. I am committed to helping clients develop the tools, confidence, and self-understanding
needed to navigate challenges and thrive both emotionally and socially. I strive to create a
therapeutic space where children, adolescents and adults can feel comfortable being
themselves, exploring their emotions, and building on their strengths at their own pace. Every
client’s journey is unique, and I feel privileged to support them along the way.

I work with children (age 7+) and adolescents facing challenges with ADHD, anxiety, stress
management, peer conflicts and poor self-esteem.
I work with adults working through stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia and major life
transitions.

Services available in English

Starting therapy is a courageous first step. I am passionate about guiding my clients toward a
more meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling future. Whatever challenges you are facing, you don’t
have to face them alone — together, we’ll explore, heal, and move forward.