Debora Filippi RP

My journey to becoming a Psychotherapist has not been a linear one. After graduating High School and beginning university my goal was to become a social worker. I did not complete the program because life had taken me into another direction where I had gone into different career paths and life experiences. Eventually I became unsatisfied and my original interest in helping people in a therapeutic setting resurfaced. My initial desire to become a social worker never truly left me however I had a more specific goal of counselling people. After months of research and reflection I realized that Psychotherapy was the ideal career path and in 2014 I began a program in existential and relational psychotherapy. In 2016 I began my practicum hours, with direct client contact while concurrently training for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and Structural Dissociation Theory, both of which are trauma informed skill sets.  Over the years I have accumulated hours of additional training such as CBT, EFT for couples and most recently I have been trained in level 1 and 2 of Deep Brain Reorienting, or DBR for short. This is a newer evidence-based trauma informed type of therapy.  For more information on DBR and other modalities, please visit the services page.

My approach is one of a humanistic and relational approach. I use traditional psychodynamic techniques (talk therapy) in combination with other modalities that are tailored for each client. Successful therapy is when there is a collaborative approach to goal setting and engagement in sessions. Wanting to change is not enough, working at change is necessary and part of the process. It can be challenging and exhausting while also rewarding and life changing.

Completed Training in March 2025 as well as CRPO’s completion of assessment. I offer clinical Supervision through the lens of trauma and how this informs a client’s behaviour, thought and emotional patterns.

I completed Level 1 training in DBR in March 2023 and Level 2 in April 2023. I have been using DBR with clients where other forms of reprocessing may not be suitable or less effective. I plan to complete level 3 training in the near future.

I completed EMDR training along with Structual Dissociation Theory and reeiving a certificate advanced training in trauma. I have been using EMDR along with trauma based techniques since 2017

Finding the right fit can take some time.  Part of that search is having the initial consultation to get a feel for the therapist and the services they offer. I offer 15 minute free consultations where I offer information on how I practice and leaving time for any questions you may have. Feel free to click the link below to fill a submission form and I will get back to you within 12 hours. If you are not ready for a consulation, feel free to submit a form anyway if you have any questions.