Candine Blackbeard, RP, RN, CCRN

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Written By Corinne Carter

Registered Psychotherapist | Registered Nurse | Associate

candine blackbeard (She/Her)

My Approach

When you meet me in session my first priority is to ensure you feel safe and heard. I want to welcome you to bring all the parts of you into our therapeutic relationship in a comfortable and compassionate space.

My life has been centred around helping people achieve their optimal state of wellness and functioning. I work in a client-centered, evidence-informed, and strengths-based manner. I hold the conviction that everyone possesses the innate capacity for self-healing; it is my goal to guide you, the expert of your life, towards your desired wellness level in the safety of the therapeutic alliance. Working collaboratively and without judgment, I aim to provide a highly empathetic and safe space. My core values include integrity, family, safety, and justice.

On A Personal Note

I feel happiest on, near, or in the water. It is not with surprise that my hobbies are sailing, kayaking, and generally being by the lake. I prefer challenging sailing and my husband enjoys calm seas, together we've got it all covered. My two awesome adult children are busy with university, it is such a pleasure to see them grow. I have a sweet older mutt named Moose and two wily kittens (Batman & Clementine), one affectionate and the other gorgeous but aloof. I often retreat to the forest when my batteries are low and find being in nature to be very healing. I love spending time with my family and adventuring.

I have a fiery spirit and enjoy challenges, I find routine onerous and I love spontaneity. I have explored many avenues of how healing occurs in folks including conventional evidence-based methods and more esoteric teachings such as mindfulness and reiki. I'm interested to learn more about the mind-body connection as I grow my practice.

Identities I Hold

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming and allied

  • Feminist/anti-oppressive/anti-racist/social-justice oriented

  • Lived experience with chronic pain and illness (following a catastrophic incident)

  • “Neurospicy” (ADHD)

Just For Fun

  • My favourite colour is purple

  • My favourite seasons are fall and spring (I hate the cold!)

  • My “big three” astrological signs are Sagitarrius Sun/Virgo Rising/Taurus Moon

  • I love all 4-footed creatures, and if I had the space (and time), I'd end up with a farm at home.

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AvailablITY

Monday: 4-8
Tuesday: 1-6
Wednesday: 1-9
Thursday: 10-2
Friday: 9-1

Candine offers virtual & in-person sessions. In-person sessions are available on select Mondays and Thursdays from our Bowmanville location, and Wednesdays from our Whitby location.

Candine’s Fee Schedule

Candine also offers psychological services under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist.
Please get in touch for more information.

pay-it-forward Rate

$185/hr (individuals) & $200/hr (couples)

For those with sufficient financial resources and expendable income who do not stress about their basic needs being met, and who would like to supplement the lower fee options for those in need.

Standard Rate

$170/hr (individuals) & $185/hr (couples)

For those whose basic needs are met regularly with access to some expendable income, even if they sometimes experience financial stress.

Supported Rate

$155/hr (individuals) & $170/hr (couples)

For those experiencing financial limitations such that they often stress about their basic needs being met, with no access to extended health benefits or savings.

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