Kathleen Charles

I am a trained creative arts therapist based in Tiohtia:ke/Montreal. I am currently in the process of qualifying to become a Canadian certified counselor. My approach to therapy is essentially somatic, trauma-informed, person-centered and anchored in the assumptions of liberation psychology, anti-oppression & response-based practice.

I have practiced drama therapy in community settings, with a focus on supporting marginalized Black folks, BIPOC and QTBIPOC youth. I am committed to a decolonized or re-indigenized view of health. Instead of viewing behavior and symptoms through the lens of pathology, I ask: How has your nervous system been responding to the world around it, and why? How can we work together to build compassionate understanding for these responses, while remaining curious as to what new responses may better suit who you currently are and what you desire?

Together, we can work towards your goals and support you in remembering and reconnecting to your own inherent resiliency and sacred resources for navigating all of life’s challenges.

Please email me first before booking an appointment here.
Tell me a bit about yourself and your needs. I will get back to you to book time for a short consultation phone call before we begin working together.