Olivia Rebelo
Olivia Rebelo, RP(Q), is a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) under the supervision of Dr. Pete Kelly. Olivia has over three years of experience in social services, and has been providing individual and group therapy for the past year. Olivia earned her Master Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and completed her Bachelor of Social Work at Carleton University.
Her therapeutic orientation primarily incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Additionally, she has specialized training in cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and trauma informed approaches within narrative therapy, and attachment-focused therapy.
Olivia adopts a client-centred and trauma-informed approach, creating a supportive and personalized environment where clients can openly explore their mental health and well-being. She blends evidence methods with a strength-based perspective to assist clients in working toward their goals and cultivating a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.
About Olivia
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying); https://my.crpo.ca/publicregister
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology; https://www.yorkvilleu.ca/programs/master-of-arts-in-counselling-psychology/
Bachelor of Social Work; Carleton University (2021); https://carleton.ca/socialwork/bsw-program/
- ADHD
- Anxiety (Generalized, Health, Panic, Social)
- Comorbidities (ADHD, Panic, and OCD)
- Depression
- Life Transitions and obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (increase in OCD symptoms among career, academic, or other identified life changes)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD, mental/physical compulsions)
- Trauma/Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD, Single Incident, Childhood Trauma)
- Interpersonal and relational dynamics (Communication, Boundaries, Attachment).
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Attachment Focused Psychotherapy
- Schema Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Certificate in Trauma Counselling for Mental Health Professionals: Level 2, Ian Robertson, MSW (36 hours), 2025.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Evidence-Based Treatment for PTSD, Candice Monson, PH.D., C. Psych, (12 hours), 2025.
- Narrative Therapy Approaches to Trauma, Angel Yuen, MSW, (10 hours), 2024.
- Certificate in Trauma Counselling for Mental Health Professionals: Level 1, Natalie Choy, MSW (36 hours), 2024.
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Nili Benazon, PH.D., C. Psych, (24 hours), 2024.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for PTSD with PE, Daniel Pelusa, PH.D., C. Psych, (6 hours), 2023.
- Advanced Course in Adult Attachment Focused Therapy, Annette Kussin, MSW, (36 hours), 2023).
Mentoring Coordinator, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa, 2020-2022
https://fredericton.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/mentoring-coordinator-position/
My relevant practicum was: Psychotherapy Intern, The Counselling Group, 2024
https://www.jfsottawa.com/counselling-programs/
Another relevant practicum experience was: Practicum Student, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ottawa, 2019
https://peelyork.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/student-placement-opportunities/