About Geraldine Brooks

• Geraldine Brooks, PhD, is a Registered Psychologist with an integrated approach to counselling and psychotherapy.

• Doctoral Degree in Counselling Psychology, University of British Columbia

• Extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Energy Psychology among other approaches

• Advanced education in Jungian and Transpersonal Psychology (Certificate in Transpersonal Studies from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology)

• Certified Practitioner of EDxTM (Energy Diagnostics and Treatment Methods - a type of Energy Psychology based on meridian theory as practiced in Traditional Chinese Medicine)

• Special interest in working with individuals who are intellectually gifted and artistically talented, and those with eating disorders

• Developer and presenter of psycho-educational workshops for young dancers in the Health Development Program of Arts Umbrella, a school for young artists in Vancouver

• Past faculty member of the University of British Columbia in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and Special Education; past faculty member of Vancouver Community College

• Past Clinical Supervisor and Instructor in counselling theory and practice

• Past President of the British Columbia Psychological Association (BCPA)

• Former BCPA representative to the national Council of Provincial Associations in Psychology

• Consultant with HR Decisions Ltd., a Vancouver-based human resources company that supports corporate clients by providing professional guidance for successful employee recruitment and promotion