Connor McCrindle
Green Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), he/him
CRPO #18066 | CCPA #11260556Co-supervised by: Michael Dougan, RP & Julie Burnett, RSW
Connor is a down-to-earth therapist with a knack for helping people find clarity and resilience in the middle of life’s pressures. He works especially well with those who push themselves hard — athletes, students, and professionals who carry heavy expectations and don’t always give themselves the same compassion they show to others.
For athletes, Connor brings not just clinical expertise, but a lived understanding of the sports world. Having grown up around athletics and coaching, he knows the culture of sport — the grind, the pressure, the unspoken rules, and the passion that keeps people coming back. He understands what it means to pour yourself into performance, to struggle with identity outside of sport, and to find balance between training and life. Whether it’s the anxiety that shows up before competition, the frustration of an injury, or the burnout that comes from years of pushing, Connor helps athletes strengthen their mental game while staying connected to who they are beyond sport.
He works with teens navigating the balance of school and athletics, college athletes managing the jump in pressure and expectations, and adults adjusting to transitions in or out of sport.
For students and young adults more broadly, Connor helps with the weight of academic pressure, perfectionism, and the daunting uncertainty of “what’s next.” College and university years can bring identity questions, burnout, and self-doubt — and Connor provides a steady, nonjudgmental space to work through it all.
His approach is grounded in person-centered and ACT-informed therapy, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness, self-compassion, and practical strategies you can actually use outside of sessions. Connor believes therapy shouldn’t feel like homework. Instead, he creates an atmosphere where you can drop the mask, exhale, and show up exactly as you are — whether that means digging into tough emotions, laughing at life’s chaos, or finding new ways to move forward.
Connor is especially attuned to the needs of high achievers — the ones who look “put together” on the outside but privately feel stretched thin, exhausted, or unsure of their identity under all the pressure. His goal is not just to help you cope, but to help you reconnect with your own strength, balance, and sense of purpose, so you can thrive both in performance and in life.
Specializations Include:
⚡ Performance, Confidence & Excellence
From game-day nerves to the relentless inner critic, Connor helps you quiet the noise, rebuild self-belief, and perform with calm and clarity. Recognizing that striving for excellence can feel overwhelming, he supports individuals by teaching and guiding them to develop mental skills and strategies that foster focus, balance, and sustainable success—in performance settings and in life.
🏃 Athletic Identity, Balance & Setbacks
More than just your sport — Connor supports athletes in finding balance with school, work, and relationships, and works with the frustration of injury or transitions in and out of competition.
💥 Burnout, Motivation & Self-Worth
When pressure and perfectionism steal your joy, Connor helps you reset, rediscover what drives you, and build a healthier relationship with yourself beyond achievements.
🌀 Life Transitions
Graduating, changing paths, moving cities, or starting over — Connor helps you navigate the messy middle with perspective, resilience, and calm.
🎓 Academic & Career Pressure
For students and young professionals juggling heavy expectations, Connor offers space to untangle stress, perfectionism, and uncertainty about “what’s next.”
💔 Grief & Loss
Connor provides space to grieve at your own pace — whether you’re mourning someone, something, or a version of yourself you’ve had to leave behind.
University of Ottawa
2023-2025
Master’s Degree: Arts
Counselling Psychology
Carleton University
2019-2023
Bachelor’s Degree: Arts | Psychology
Concentration: Mental Health & Well-Being
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
October 2024
Connor holds an MA in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa and a BA in Psychology from Carleton University. His clinical training and experience are rooted in academic mental health spaces—particularly with post-secondary students and young adults managing stress, identity shifts, and emotional wellness.
Before joining private practice, Connor supported students through Carleton University’s From Intention to Action (FIT:Action) program, where he worked with a wide range of mental health concerns, including ADHD, grief, anxiety, and academic pressure.
He’s committed to ongoing professional growth, with additional training in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He’s currently co-supervised by Michael Dougan, RP and Julie Burnett, RSW, and engages in regular peer consultation to sharpen his clinical skills.
Outside the Therapy Room
When he’s not supporting clients, you can find Connor deep in research on mental health and education, checking out Ottawa’s best foodie spots, or reminding himself to take his own advice and log off social media now and then.
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re looking for a therapist who’s down-to-earth, compassionate, and ready to support you through life’s challenges, reach out to Connor today. Whether you’re navigating stress, big changes, or just need someone to talk to, he’s here to help you make sense of it all—one step at a time.