Cora Schouten, Intern

Accessible Therapy, Chronic Illness & Fatigue, ADHD, Climate Anxiety & Queer Belonging

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

For many, the hardest part of navigating chronic illness, climate anxiety, or vocational burnout isn’t just carrying the weight—it’s the exhaustion of having no safe place to put it down. If you’ve spent years being the "strong and capable" one while relying on logic and overthinking to get through, Cora offers a gentle, analytical, and cozy space to slow down, unmask, and move from overthinking into genuine emotional safety.

  • Accessible Low-Cost / $50 Sliding Scale Rate Available

  • Lived Experience with Chronic Illness, Fatigue & Medical System Navigation

  • Queer-Affirming & 2SLGBTQIA+ Welcoming

Low-Cost Therapy Access:

Cora is currently accepting new clients for individual therapy at an accessible $50 rate, making professional, trauma-informed care available to students, youth, seniors, and anyone navigating financial barriers.

Education & Clinical Supervision

  • M.A. in Counselling Psychology (In Progress) – Yorkville University

  • Clinical Supervision: All practicum work is closely supervised by Michael Dougan, RP, and Julie Burnett, RSW, ensuring high-quality, reflective care at an accessible tier.

  • M.Sc. in Sustainable Energy System Management – Hanze University of Applied Sciences (2020)

  • B.A. in Geography & Environmental Specialty – Simon Fraser University (2016)

A Gentle, Grounded Space to Reconnect with Yourself

You might be navigating loneliness, chronic illness, or the exhaustion of a life that has left you burnt out. For many, the hardest part isn’t just carrying these challenges—it’s knowing where to put that weight down. You may have spent years being the "strong" and "capable" one, while your deeper need to be truly known has gone unmet.

Cora brings a gentle, analytical presence shaped by intellectual curiosity and her lived experience with chronic illness. For much of her life, Cora relied on logic to make sense of things, only to discover that overthinking 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.

Drawing from Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cora helps you develop a steady, manageable relationship with your story. Her approach is collaborative and paced to honour your unique rhythm—offering a quiet space to slow down, process ADHD overstimulation, or explore identity and 2SLGBTQIA+ belonging safely.

Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s about helping you feel, so you can live with greater clarity, connection, and self-trust. If you’re standing at the edge of change—unsure but ready—Cora would be honoured to walk alongside you.

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.

Session Rates, Coverage & Booking FAQs

  • Cora offers an accessible low-cost sliding scale rate ($50/session) for clients needing reduced fees, including students, lower-income individuals, or those without health benefits.

  • Because Cora is a Practicum Intern working under supervision, insurance coverage depends on your specific policy. Some extended health plans cover services provided by a Student Intern supervised by an RP or RSW. We encourage checking with your provider before your first session.

  • Because Cora is a Practicum Student Intern whose caseload is supervised, online self-booking is disabled for her calendar. All inquiries go through our clinical supervisors first to ensure her care is a great clinical match. Simply fill out our contact form or email hello@changetidestherapy.com to inquire!

  • Our clinical team will briefly review your inquiry to confirm her practicum scope is the right fit.

    Once approved, we will connect you directly with Cora to schedule your free 15-minute connection call or initial intake session.

  • Cora works with youth, adults, and seniors (from Gen Z to the Greatest Generation!), offering tailored support across different life stages and transitions.

  • Both! Cora offers in-person therapy at our Nepean office (1439 Woodroffe Ave—free parking behind the building, quiet waiting area) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as secure virtual therapy online across Ontario.

Ready to trade burnout for clarity?

If you need someone who can speak the language of complex systems but also understands the radical act of slow living, reach out today to inquire
about connecting with Cora.

Inquire About Therapy with Cora