Olivia Davitt

Hi, I’m Olivia (she/Her)!

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who is dedicated to supporting you to deeply understand yourself and work towards positive changes to help you become the person you want to be.

My practice is grounded in humanistic, postmodern theory and is deeply impacted by feminist values. I believe that all people have an innate ability to grow and change, but that ability is sometimes limited by difficult circumstances or oppressive social systems. My goal is to help you gain new perspectives and deepen your understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your life. In doing so, you will strengthen your power to work towards the goals that matter most to you.   

In sessions, you will find that I am kind and compassionate, yet direct, drawing attention to important patterns and themes that arise in our work together. My sessions are unstructured, allowing us to collaboratively determine what is most helpful to address when we meet. I will regularly check in with you about your experience in therapy to ensure our time together is effective. I mainly draw from Narrative Therapy in session, but over the course of therapy, I will integrate interventions from multiple approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT) – depending on what best suits your needs. 

I hold a master’s degree in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy from Wilfrid Laurier University, as well as two bachelor’s degrees, in Psychology and Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo. I have experience working with diverse clients including people affected by sexual violence, people in contact with the legal system, people experiencing addiction, young mothers, and university students. I have additional training in trauma-informed care, suicide intervention, and crisis intervention.

Outside of work, I love to read (mostly thrillers or nonfiction), cook, play board games, or enjoy a marathon session of my favourite TV show or podcast. I look forward to the opportunity to support you in your wellness journey!