About Eliza

Eliza Fernandes, therapist & councellor, Toronto

AS A THERAPIST with more than 17 years I hold a broad range of experience from working in both children’s and adult mental health organizations. In the not for profit sector, hospital setting, and as a social work adjunct professor.

I have also had the pleasure of speaking at an international conference on woman abuse and within Canada on children impacted by violence and post-partum mood disorders.

I am a founding partner of the Psychosomatic Trauma Initiative (PSTI).

I hold the following credentials:

Registered Social Worker
Certified EMDR Therapist
EMDR Child Specialist
Member of EMDR International Association
Approved EMDR Consultant
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 trained
Member of The International Centre For Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

I have extensive experience in the following:

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Individual & Couples Counselling

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Loss and Bereavement

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy)

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Narrative Therapy

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FSAP (Feeling-State Addiction Protocol)

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Emotion Focused Therapy

I will be honoured to accompany you through EMDR, Individual, Children, Youth and Families Counselling, Therapy Services as a bilingual and bicultural therapist with a client-centric approach. I will help you safely navigate your journey to feel healthier, happier and healed.

Welcome to my practice.

Eliza Fernandes
knowingrstrength@yahoo.ca

The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers