Tabitha Brown

Professional Summary

Compassionate and skilled Counsellor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. Brings a strong foundation in counselling psychology alongside over a decade of experience in educational and school-based settings. Known for a calm, supportive presence, collaborative approach, and the ability to translate therapeutic concepts into practical, child-friendly strategies that support confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience.

Professional Registration & Credentials

• Canadian Certified Counsellor – Qualifying (CCC-Q)

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

• CCPA Member

• Alberta Professional Educator Certificate

• Eligible to provide claim-friendly counselling services (designation and registration number available for receipts)

Areas of Practice & Expertise

• Child & Adolescent Counselling (Ages 7–17)

• Emotional Regulation & Anxiety Support

• Confidence, Self-Esteem & Mindset Development

• Trauma-Informed School-Based Counselling

• ADHD, Autism & Learning Differences

• Social Skills & Peer Relationships

• Family Collaboration & Parent Support

• Individual Counselling (In-Person & Virtual)

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Solution-Focused Therapy

• Narrative Therapy

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Strengths-Based & Developmentally Appropriate Interventions

Professional Experience

Teacher & School-Based Counsellor Support

Manachaban Middle School – Cochrane, AB

2014 – Present

• Provide counselling-informed support to adolescents (Grades 5–8) experiencing emotional, behavioural, and social challenges

• Act as a designated safety person for students in crisis, supporting regulation and stabilization

• Collaborate with school-based counsellors, psychologists, and support staff to address trauma, anxiety,

and emotional regulation needs

• Adapt curriculum and classroom strategies to support students with ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities,

hydrocephalus, and cerebral palsy

• Work closely with families to support student wellbeing and emotional development. 

• Mentor student teachers and support professional growth through feedback and modelling

In-Home Teacher – Autism & Specialized Supports

Renfrew Educational Services – Calgary, AB

2013 – 2014

• Delivered individualized, in-home programming for children receiving specialized autism services

• Collaborated with SLPs, OTs, psychologists, PTs, and behaviour consultants to support early learners

• Designed programming focused on emotional regulation, communication, and life skills

Secondary School Teacher (Interim)

Kelowna Secondary School – Kelowna, BC

2009 – 2010

• Taught Grades 10–12 (CTS & Social Studies)

• Supported adolescents with academic stress, motivation, and social development

Counselling Experience Highlights

• Provided individual counselling to adolescents within school settings (Grades 7–12)

• Collaboratively developed client-centred therapy goals

• Engaged families in the counselling process to support sustainable progress

• Utilized both virtual (Zoom) and in-person sessions based on client needs

• Completed supervised counselling hours to strengthen clinical competence

Teaching Endorsements:

Administration, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education

Coaching & Youth Leadership Experience

• Manachaban Middle School – Girls Junior “B” Volleyball; Boys Junior “B” Basketball (2014–2023)

• Cochrane Kodiaks – U13 Boys (2022/23); U11 Girls (2022/23)

Professional Memberships

• Alberta Teachers’ Association

• Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

• Canadian Psychological Association

Education

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP)

Yorkville University – Fredericton, NB | April 2022

Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

University of British Columbia – Kelowna, BC | May 2011

Trades & Technology Teacher Education (TTTE) Diploma

Okanagan College – Kelowna, BC | May 2009