Allison Farquhar B.A., B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W

Allison Farquhar is a registered clinical social worker who has been counselling children, adolescents, adults and families for over 25 years. She specializes in assisting people in the following areas:

• Anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Depression
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Trichotillomania
• Low Self Esteem
• Parent / Teen Conflict
• Adolescent Self Harm
• Parenting
• Bereavement and Grief
• Behavioral Issues
• Anger Management
• School Stress Including Bullying
• School Advocacy

Allison’s clinical experience includes both hospital and community work with individuals and families. She has expertise in helping children and adolescents deal with anxiety. Allison facilitates OCD groups for adolescents.

Allison received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario, her Bachelor of Social Work from York University (with distinction) and her Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto. In addition, Allison is trained and certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy (BSFT) and Crisis Prevention (CPP). Allison has supervised graduate students as a university field instructor from both the University of Toronto and York University.

In addition, Allison is certified in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adults, teens and children.

Allison is a registered member of the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

Allison gives lectures and talks through various organizations on mental health issues surrounding today’s youth and democratic parenting.

How to make an appointment

For inquiries or to make an appointment contact Allison.