Dr. Sheila O’Byrne, Counseling Services Dr. O'Byrne received her education from McGill University, the University of Alberta, The Sorbonne in France and the International Academy of Meditation in Italy. The focus of her Ph.D. dissertation was on the process of recovery from Bulimia Nervosa. She has also recovered from eating issues, in addition to other challenges and difficulties. With her education and her own personal experience with change and growth, Dr. O'Byrne has a broad base from which to counsel.

RESUME

Formal Education

1990 ~ Ph.D.               Educational Psychology, University of Alberta

1983 ~ M.Ed.              Educational Psychology, University of Alberta

1979 ~ B.A.                 Psychology, McGill University

1976 ~ 2 months         Completed Summer French Program at La Sorbonne – Paris 

Continuing Education 

1990 ~ to present        Attending conferences for professional development

2007 ~ 2 weeks           The Osho International Meditation Resort in India

1997 ~ 7 months         International Academy of Meditation in Italy

Professional Affiliations

College of Psychologists of B.C.

Voluntary Affiliations

British Columbia Psychologists Association

Employment History

2011 to present - Private Practice in Victoria, B.C.

1992 to 2011 - Private Practice in Calgary, Alberta

1990 to 1992 - Associate Member of the Gouldie Ruddy Psychology Group in Calgary.

1988 to 1989 - Private Practice in Edmonton, Alberta

1985 to 1987 - Private Practice affiliated with the Personal Development Center in Edmonton.

1981 to 1983 - Supervisor for the Amicus Curiae, Edmonton, Alberta

Areas of Competence in Counseling

• Anxiety
• Stress Management
• Self-Development
• Grief / Loss
• Eating Issues
• Depression
• Divorce or Separation
• Insomnia, Sleep Issues
• Burnout