Dr. Kathryn Douglas, C.Psych.
Currently accepting referrals for video or phone therapy. Clients can contact Dr. Douglas directly through email at [email protected] or 519-823-4664.Dr. Douglas is a Counselling Psychologist, registered in Ontario. She has degrees from the Universities of Waterloo, British Columbia and Toronto in Clinical and Counselling Psychology. With over 20 years of experience she has worked with a range of issues including anxiety, assertiveness, depression, grief- loss, job loss, pain management, relationship, self-esteem, stress, trauma, work performance and general health problems.
Dr. Douglas’s approach draws on a number of therapy models, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy depending on the client’s individual needs.
In addition, she has focused on in-depth study of career and work issues, including the meaning of work in people’s lives. Her vocational services include Career/Vocational Assessment, Career Counselling, Job Search planning, and Work Performance Coaching.
Dr. Nikhil S. Koushik
Clients can contact Lori Ferguson, Administrative Assistant at Guelph Psychology Centre either by phone (519-265-6960) or email ([email protected]). Nikhil S. Koushik completed a PhD in clinical neuropsychology followed by a two year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Alberta Children’s Hospital. Nikhil served as the founding director of the MetroHealth Autism Assessment Center (MAAC) in Cleveland, Ohio, a clinic aimed at serving autism assessment needs for under-served populations in inner-city Cleveland. Today Nikhil is staff psychologist in children’s outpatient mental health at Grand River Hospital. He is also adjunct assistant professor in psychiatry at Michael DeGroote School of Medicine. Nikhil is board certified in clinical child and adolescent psychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology. Nikhil started working at Guelph Psychology Centre on a part-time basis in 2020 and primarily provides intervention services to children, adolescents and young adults.
Dr. Elizabeth Orr, C.Psych.
Dr. Orr is currently accepting new referrals for virtual or teletherapy appointments. However, Dr. Orr is not accepting referrals for couples therapy at this time. For further information, please contact Lori Ferguson, Administrative Assistant at Guelph Psychology Centre, either by phone (519-265-6960) or email ([email protected]).Dr. Elizabeth Orr is a clinical psychologist who is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Waterloo. Dr. Orr treats adults, couples, children, adolescents, and families struggling with difficulties such as low mood, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, relationship difficulties, personality difficulties, life and workplace stress, behavioural difficulties, and school struggles.
Dr. Orr believes that personal growth and change come from better understanding one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In her therapy sessions, she helps clients to a) gain insight into the patterns that play out in their everyday lives; b) develop strategies to change unhelpful patterns; and, c) build on existing strengths. She works in a collaborative manner, helping each client arrive at insights and strategies that work best for him/her.
Dr. Orr’s primary therapy approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy. She also uses techniques from Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. In addition to her work at the Guelph Psychology Centre, she supervises PhD graduate students in the Clinical Psychology Program at the University of Waterloo. In the past, she taught the University of Waterloo graduate course, Child Psychopathology and Psychotherapy.
Dr. Jim Perretta, C.Psych.
Please feel free to email him at [email protected] He will return your call within 2-3 business days. Based on your preference, therapy in-person, by phone or video chat can be arranged.Dr. Perretta is registered as a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist for adults and seniors. He completed his PhD at Queen's University in 2004. He has worked in Kingston, Toronto, Halifax, Kitchener-Waterloo and Guelph. His clinical interests include anxiety and depressive disorders, geriatrics, dementia, caregivers, chronic pain, insomnia, stroke, and university student mental health.
Dr. Perretta enjoys having a wide scope of practice, ranging from clinical assessment to individual and group therapy to teaching. He uses a collaborative, goal-oriented approach with his clients, which integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with person-centered, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. For over 5 years, Dr. Perretta has taught at the University of Waterloo. His courses include Theories of Individual Counseling and Resilience and Social Support.
Dr. Linda Schattmann, C.Psych.
Currently offering video or telephone sessions, as per the client's preference. As of April 1st, 2023 Dr. Schattmann will be offering video, teletherapy or in-person sessions. Clients can contact Lori Ferguson, Administrative Assistant at Guelph Psychology Centre, either by phone (519-265-6960) or email ([email protected]) to be put on Dr. Schattmann's waitlist.Dr. Schattmann is a registered psychologist who received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from McGill University in 2004. She has held positions at Homewood Health Centre, the Anxiety Treatment and Research Centre, St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, and at the Hamilton Centre for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. In 2006, she co-founded the Guelph Insomnia Clinic.
Dr. Schattmann has a particular interest and advanced training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and insomnia. However, she also works with a wide range of problems, including depression, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, hair pulling, and skin picking), health anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, grief, and anger management. She works with adults 19 years and older.
Dr. Schattmann's main therapeutic approach is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), although she incorporates aspects of other approaches, such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) when appropriate. Dr. Schattmann has specialized training in CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), which is a brief but highly effective treatment for insomnia and the sleep difficulties associated with some disorders like depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Lisa Sicoli, C.Psych.
Currently offering video or teletherapy sessions, as per the client's preference. As of April 1st, 2023, Dr. Sicoli will be offering video, teletherapy or in-person sessions. To be placed on Dr. Sicoli's waitlist, please contact Lori Ferguson, Administrative Assistant at Guelph Psychology Centre, either by phone 519-265-6960 or [email protected]Dr. Sicoli is a registered psychologist who provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy for adults and couples. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from York University. Dr. Sicoli has practiced in a wide variety of settings including the Waterloo Region HSO Mental Health Services, National Injury Rehabilitation Services, the Counselling Centres at the University of Western Ontario and Conestoga College and The London Psychiatric Hospital in addition to volunteering with several Rape Crisis Centres.
Dr. Sicoli’s main interests include depressive disorders (including post-partum depression and bipolar disorder), trauma and abuse (ie., posttraumatic stress, childhood sexual and physical abuse, sexual assault), infertility and helping individuals resolve unfinished business with significant others. Dr. Sicoli also works with anxiety disorders (ie., social anxiety, generalized anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder, phobias), obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bulimia, relationship difficulties and grief.
Although Dr. Sicoli’s predominant training is in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), she also draws from other therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based approaches and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) for couples. 
Lori Ferguson, Administrative Assistant.
Lori worked for several years in an administrative position at the Homewood Health Centre. After retiring, she was asked to join the Guelph Psychology Centre team. Lori feels like she has been "dropped into my dream job." She enjoys meeting new clients and helps match them with the best therapist to meet their needs.
