Team Members Jill Anne McDowall

Jill Anne McDowall

Predoctoral Clinical Resident

Jill Anne McDowall is a pre-doctoral clinical psychology resident at the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT). She is in the final year of the Doctor of Psychology program at the University of Prince Edward Island and is excited to be spending her residency year in Ottawa. 

Throughout her training, Jill Anne has worked with patients ranging in age from childhood to older adulthood, with diverse backgrounds and different types and severity of presenting problems. She has a particular interest in health psychology, supporting people in the management of various health conditions, eating-related challenges, and lifestyle changes. With her warm, empathetic, curious, and collaborative nature, she meets each client where they are in their journey to living the life they want to live and strives to empower them to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their values, strengths, and aspirations.

Jill Anne’s overall approach is based on the biopsychosocial framework. Looking at the biological, psychological, and social-environmental factors that are impacting a person’s life, she can consider each person holistically as she learns about their unique situation, symptoms, and pattern of functioning. 

In-person and online therapy is available.

About Jill

Before returning to school to pursue clinical psychology, she trained and worked as a dietitian and then spent almost 10 years in various leadership roles within the Prince Edward Island health system. Additionally, throughout her life, Jill Anne has been involved in sports and physical activity at various levels. Drawing on her diverse educational, work, and life experiences, Jill Anne brings a unique and well-rounded perspective to her work with clients. 

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Health Conditions
  • Life Transitions
  • Interpersonal/Relational
  • Health and Lifestyle goals
  • Disordered Eating 
  • Diversity-informed care

Jill Anne uses cognitive behavioural therapy and integrates other related approaches, based on the client’s evolving needs. Jill Anne works under the supervision of Dr. Meredith Foot, Dr. Cathy Dandurand, and Dr. Connie Dalton. Jill Anne uses the following theoretical orientations: 

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Mindfulness and compassion-based approaches
  • Other related approaches

  • Director of Public Health & Children’s Developmental Services, Health PEI, Charlottetown, PEI, 2019 –2021
  • Acting Director of Public Health & Children’s Developmental Services, Health PEI, Charlottetown, PEI, 2017 – 2019
  • Sessional Lecturer, Department of Family and Nutritional Sciences, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI, 2015, 2012, 2007
  • Community Dietitian Program Manager, Health PEI, Charlottetown, PEI, 2011 – 2017
  • Clinical Dietitian, Copeman Healthcare Centre, Vancouver BC, 2009 – 2011 
  • Sports Dietitian, Canadian Sport Centre Pacific, Vancouver, BC, 2009 – 2011
  • Course Instructor, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Langara College, Vancouver, BC, 2009 – 2011 
  • Clinical Dietitian, Beau Cote Centre for Eating Disorders, Bowen Island, BC, 2008 – 2009 
  • Dietitian and Owner, Pivotal Nutrition Consulting, Charlottetown, PEI, 2006 – 2008 
  • Research Assistant, College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 2002

McDowall, J.A. (2007). Supplement use by young athletes. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 6, 337-342.

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