Dr. Jem Tosh, PhD CPsychol AFBPsS RCC
(they/she)
About Me
I provide therapies that I have personally encountered in my own healing journey. I combine this knowledge from direct lived experience with an extensive career in research and years of working in a variety of clinical settings, to provide a deep and comprehensive understanding of violence, abuse, trauma, and healing.
I use a non-pathologising, anti-oppressive, and affirming approach that is trauma-centred. I analyse trauma responses as functional behaviours developed for survival, and work with clients to adapt or reduce responses that have become difficult or harmful over time.
Education & Experience
I am a Doctor of Psychology, a therapist, an educator, consultant, and an award-winning researcher and author. I specialise in the psychology of gender, sexuality, violence, abuse, and trauma.
PhD Psychology - Manchester Metropolitan University
Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy - Regents University
BSc Psychology - University of Liverpool
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
- Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society
- Full Member of the Canadian Psychological Association
- Member for the Section on Women and Psychology (SWAP)
- Member of the Committee for Leadership, Diversity, and Inclusion in SWAP
- Registered Clinical Counsellor in British Columbia
- Member of EMDR Canada and EMDRIA
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Domestic Violence
- Gender Identity
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Sliding Scale
