Janine Godwin M.A., Candidate (she/her)

Hello! I’m Janine,

I am passionate about helping others! I am currently a graduate student, completing my Masters in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

As part of my therapy training, I am completing an internship with Careworks Counselling & Psychotherapy. While here at the clinic I hope to gain valuable experience working with a diverse array of individuals and most importantly fulfilling my passion of helping others!

I am a creative individual who began my career journey as a designer where I developed exceptional interpersonal skills and the understanding of individual needs while also exploring the many benefits of creative expression. This foundation along with my personal experiences inspired my transition into the helping profession which began with a role as an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapist. In this role I worked individually with a child with autism, facilitating their educational and cognitive growth through interventions tailored to meet their specific needs. Working with this child one on one, and collaboratively with the family and educators, has helped me understand the complex needs of individuals requiring support, as well as the complex network of people who provide the care, further support and education. I believe this role helped me to build a strong foundation for my counselling work ahead, as it helped me to more deeply understand individuals inside a comprehensive biopsychosocial framework.

During my time at Careworks, I look forward to building deep meaningful therapeutic relationships through offering a safe, non-judgemental, inclusive and collaborative space where clients can explore their feelings, discover their strengths, and ultimately grow towards the person they wish to be and the life they dream of having. I look forward to meeting you and taking this journey with you.

-Janine

M.A. (Candidate), Counselling Psychology