Gita Canaran

Clinical Psychologist, M.A., C.Psych.

Gita Canaran

Contact Info

Archways Centre for CBT
Springbank Medical Centre
205 – 460 Springbank Drive, London,  ON N6J 0A8

In person in the London area / Virtually across Ontario

Phone: 519-472-6612
Email: Info@archways.ca
Website: Archways.ca

Gita Canaran is a skilled clinical psychologist who uses evidence-based therapies to help individuals with difficulties in the areas of trauma, anxiety, mood and psychosis. She has a specialized interest in the treatment of trauma and uses her 20+ years experience to help first responders with the often complex and cumulative effects of stress and trauma. She is trained in a variety of treatments including CBT, DBT, CFT, Schema Therapy and EMDR and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Western University.

Areas of Practice

  • Trauma
  • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Operational stress disorder (OSI)
  • Anxiety and panic
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Psychosis

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
  • Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
  • Eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Schema-based therapy
  • Compassion focussed therapy (CFT)
  • Mindfulness

Professional Credentials

  • Registered Clinical Psychologist – College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
  • Registered trauma therapist – Badge of Life (Canada)

Professional Affiliations

  • Adjunct Professor – Department of Psychiatry, Western University
Therapists by province / territory

Certifications

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Clinical Psychologists

Clinical Psychologists are required to complete a related Masters and Ph.D. program to practice in the province of Ontario that must be research-based and subsequently have a thesis component. They are governed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO).

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Registered Psychotherapists

Registered Psychotherapists (RPs) are registered by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and, like Registered Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists, are permitted to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.

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Registered Social Workers

Registered Social Workers (RSW) are helping individuals to enhance their well-being. They are governed by the Ontario College of Social Workers.