Emmett Pensa Bowen, RP (Qualifying)

Counsellor in Training

 
 

Emmett Pensa Bowen, RP (Qualifying)

COUNSELLOR IN TRAINING

Pronouns: He/him

Specializations: Individual Counselling Adults, Adolescents, Couples, Families, working with People of Colour, Men and other under-represented populations in counselling. 

Interests: Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Repression and Anger, Hoarding, Anti-oppressive / Anti-racist approaches to counselling, transforming experiences of marginalization.

Emmett is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Counsellor in Training with ThriveWell Counselling. Emmett is in the final stages of his Masters of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. His experience includes supporting individuals with complex mental health needs, including clients navigating hoarding and the emotional challenges that can accompany this. Emmett has a background working with diverse populations across community settings, and in particular supporting the mental health, well-being and quality of life for children and their families.

Emmett offers a calm, welcoming space where you can feel present and genuinely accepted. Emmett uses trauma-informed approaches that invite you to explore your goals, needs, and values, while expanding your capacity to respond flexibly to life’s challenges, so you can connect or reconnect with what brings purpose and fulfillment to your life.

If you are struggling with anxiety, stress, life transitions, identity-related concerns, or the emotional weight of navigating cultural or systemic challenges, Emmett offers a space where you can explore these experiences with care and curiosity. His work is informed by a deep appreciation for personal histories and social contexts. Emmett is especially attuned to the nuanced impact of race, culture, and belonging on your mental health and emotional well-being.

Whether you work with Emmett in person or online, you will note Emmett’s support and compassion coming through. Emmett will help you identify and confidently move towards living your life in alignment with your values, needs and goals.

 Therapeutic Approaches

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  • Acceptance/Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Client-centred Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Harm Reduction

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Solution-focused Therapy (SFT)

 

Education & Certifications

 

Yorkville University, MA Counselling (graduating 2026) –

Licensed in the Province of Ontario by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) - (20383)

 

About ThriveWell Counselling’s Counsellor in Training Program:

Our Counsellor in Training program provides the support you need at a low cost, by accessing therapeutic support with a student Counsellor here at ThriveWell. Our Counsellors in Training come with considerable experience in the field, and bring the latest in innovative and effective approaches to mental health.

Student Counsellors are fully supervised by our more experienced clinicians, and in working with a Counsellor in Training, you can expect the same high quality support that you would get with any counsellor here at ThriveWell.

Whether you are looking for support related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem and self-confidence, developing a range of healthy coping strategies and tools in your toolkit to reduce stress and increase joy, our Counsellors in Training are here for you!