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 is on the process of recovery from Bulimia Nervosa. She has also recovered from eating issues, in addition to other challenges. With her education and her own personal experience with change and growth, Dr. O’Byrne has a broad base from which to counsel.

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
• 1997 ~ 7 months         International Academy of Meditation in Italy

 

Professional Affiliation

• College of Health and Care Professionals of B.C. – CHCPBC

 

Voluntary Affiliation

• British Columbia Psychologists Association – BCPA

 

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