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Portrait of Jackie Larkin, Canadian Certified Counsellor, smiling by a bright window

Hi,
I'm Jackie.

The Basics

The Official Stuff

I'm a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), registered and in good standing with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, with additional training in ADHD, burnout, and women's mental health. I genuinely love learning — continuing education and regular clinical supervision are an important part of how I stay informed and keep showing up well for the people I support.

Before Becoming a Counsellor

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent nearly a decade working within provincial healthcare and contributing to a variety of health and wellness programs and initiatives. That experience shapes how I understand the systemic barriers people face and the many factors that influence well-being — and why looking at the whole person matters so much to me.

A Big Part of My 'Why'

While I support clients with a range of concerns, adult ADHD and hormonal shifts, especially perimenopause and menopause, are where my heart is. As a neurodivergent woman myself, I understand firsthand what it can mean to think differently and move through a world that isn't always designed with you in mind. I'm especially passionate about helping neurodivergent clients feel understood, work with their brains rather than against them, and make more room for who they genuinely are.

Off the Clock

Outside the therapy room, you'll usually find me planning our next trip, checking out live music, visiting local galleries, cooking up a storm, or spending time with family and friends. Animal rescue is especially close to my heart, and we share our home with a lively little crew — including our adopted parrot.

Our adopted parrot, in a pencil sketch
Always Learning

Some of the training that shapes my work:

Neurodiversity

  • ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP) — 2024
  • The Do's & Don'ts of Therapy with Neurodivergent Clients: A Trauma Informed & Somatic Approach — 2024
  • Neurodiverse Couples in Therapy — 2025
  • Understanding AuDHD Burnout: How Neurodivergent Masking Sparks Stress & Exhaustion — 2025

Women's Mental Health

  • Women's Mental Health Specialist Certificate — 2026
  • Comprehensive Support for Women's Emotional Health: Pregnancy, Post-partum Depression, Pregnancy Loss, Fertility Challenges, Perimenopause, and Menopause — 2026
  • Culturally Informed & Gender-Responsive Treatment for Women with PTSD, ADHD, Depression & More — 2026
  • Body Image, Eating Disorders, and Sensitive Care for BIPOC Women — 2026
  • Gender Dynamics and Violence: Addressing Equitable Domestic Labor, Sexual Health, and Intimate Partner Violence — 2026

Foundations of My Practice

  • Becoming an Antiracist and Anti-Oppressive Clinician — 2025
  • Brain Story Certification — 2024
  • Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Levels 1 and 2 — 2024
  • Crisis Responder Training Certificate — 2022

Learn More About My Approach to Therapy

Read about my approach to therapy and how I support clients.

My Approach