Cora Schouten
Intern Therapist | Offering Low Cost Services
Cora is currently completing her practicum with Changing Tides under the supervision of Michael Dougan, RP, and Julie Burnett, RSW.
Green Therapist
she/her
CCPA #11265327
You might be navigating loneliness, chronic illness, or the exhaustion of a vocational life that has left you burnt out. For many, it isn’t just the weight of these challenges, but the struggle of knowing where to put that weight or how to carry it without shutting down. You may have spent years being the "strong" and "capable" one, while the deeper need to be truly known has gone unmet.
Cora brings a gentle, analytical presence to her work, shaped by both her intellectual curiosity and her lived experience with chronic illness. She understands the unique complexity of moving through the world with a deep and sensitive emotional life. For much of her journey, Cora leaned on logic to make sense of things, only to discover that understanding wasn't enough. The real shift happened when she learned how to be with her emotions in a way that felt safe, grounded, and compassionate—a journey of listening to her inner world that now guides her work with others.
Drawing from Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cora helps you move beyond overthinking to develop a more manageable relationship with your story. Together, you can explore the narratives you hold about yourself and find ways to hold complexity with greater steadiness. Her approach is collaborative and paced to honour your unique rhythm, offering a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself even when life feels untethered.
Cora works with youth, adults, and seniors, including those with ADHD who want to better understand themselves without feeling overwhelmed by their internal world. As a queer woman, she warmly welcomes 2SLGBTQIA+ clients, including those exploring identity and belonging later in life. She wants you to know that every part of you is welcome here.
Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s about helping you feel, so you can live with greater clarity, connection, and authenticity.
If you’re standing at the edge of change—unsure but ready—she would be honoured to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s shifting tides with newfound self-trust.
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
2018-2020
Masters in Science
Sustainable Energy System Management
Thesis: The societal impact of residential energy poverty
Simon Fraser University
2011-2016
Bachelor’s of Arts
Major: Geography with Environmental Specialty
Minor: Dialogue Communications
Yorkville University
2025 to Present
Master’s of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Indigenous History in Canada – University of Alberta (2022)
Biopsychosocial Presentations in Mental Health
Ethics in Counselling
Humanistic and Psychodynamic Counselling
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Interventions in Counselling
Skills and Competencies | Practicing Therapy Skills with Clients
Couples and Family Counselling
Group Therapy
Psychopathology
Assessments in Counselling
Research Methods
Tired of Explaining Your Pain?
Alongside my training at Yorkville University, I bring lived experience with chronic fatigue and the marathon of navigating complex medical systems. I know the unique exhaustion of speaking to a dozen professionals and feeling no closer to comfort. Whether you need a space to process the grief of a body that hurts, or you need clinical advocacy to find your way through the noise, I’m here to help you carry that weight.
Outside the Therapy Room
When she’s not helping clients deconstruct their anxieties, you’ll find her leaning into her "Granny Era." An avid thrifter, lover of knitting, crochet, and slow living, Cora grew up on a farm in the Ottawa valley and currently shares her life with seven not-technically-therapeutic-but-definitely-still-doing-something alpacas. Whether you’re a senior looking for a kindred spirit, an environmentalist looking to panic with someone who understands the science behind your fears, or a Swiftie who appreciates a bold coat at a girly brunch, Cora brings a unique blend of analytical brilliance and slow, cozy warmth to every session.
Ready to take the next step?
If you need someone who can speak the language of complex systems (thanks, science degrees) but also understands the radical act of making your own clothes, reach out. From Gen Z to the Greatest Generation, she’s ready to help you navigate the "shifting tides" with a little bit of science, a lot of heart, and maybe a Taylor Swift reference or two (but only if you also have a spot in your heart for girly pop music).
Ready to trade the burnout for some clarity? Cora is currently accepting new clients.
Please let us know if you will require low cost fees.

