Graeme Richardson is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who completed his Master’s of Social Work at the University of Waterloo. Graeme has over ten years of experience working in various mental health settings, including hospitals, addiction treatment centres, and psychotherapy practices.

Currently, in addition to his role at Richardson Counselling, Graeme works full-time at St.Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, providing individual and group counselling to adults in Ontario and Nunavut through the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program and the Iqaluit Virtual Mental Health Service. He works primarily with people who have concerns with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, chronic illnesses and chronic pain.

Graeme uses a nonjudgmental and inquisitive approach to support his clients while recognizing the importance of self-care and personal reflection. Graeme is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) but will incorporate other forms of therapy into his sessions to ensure a personalized approach. CBT is an evidence-based form of counselling with decades of research supporting its effectiveness. You can expect the examination of how your thoughts and behaviours impact your emotions, mental health, and life.

Graeme hopes to empower his clients and improve their mental health and quality of life. Working together, Graeme hopes that you can live the life that you want to live!

Graeme Richardson is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who completed his Master’s of... Read More