Susan Blackburn, M.A. Psych. is a Counsellor, Relationship Coach, Author and Founder of  Practical Heart, the art of sustaining relationships for a lifetime.

She is a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP) and has a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology, a B.A. (Honours) in Psychology from York University and a B.Sc. in Business from the University of Phoenix.

Credentials include being a published author and several guest appearances on television and radio as an expert therapist including That Channel’s ‘Extraordinary Women TV’, the W Network’s ‘Style by Jury’ and Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s (of ‘Til Debt Do Us Part) show, ‘Princess’.

Her approach integrates cognitive behavioural (CBT), client-centred, Adlerian and solution-focused methods. Areas of expertise include relationships, confidence-building, stress management, anger, depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, self-esteem, conflict resolution, communication and work/life balance.

Susan enjoys working with people to achieve a sense of overall fulfillment. Using warm and encouraging support, she allows people to rediscover their confidence, find life balance and enjoy every aspect of their lives.

As a mother, therapist and former director of a graduate-level private school, Susan understands the challenges facing career-committed professionals, family-oriented individuals and those seeking change for personal development and success.

She lives near the lakeshore in Southern Ontario with her family and spends her leisure time enjoying yoga, painting, music, snowboarding, surfing, golfing and exploring the countryside.