Jennifer Holt,
an established Psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience in professional
practice, and qualified as an expert witness, graduated from The University
of Western Ontario in 1998 with a Masters Degree in Education (Counselling
Psychology).
Currently, Jennifer owns the private practice, Holt Counselling & Consulting Services located in London, Ontario. She also travels throughout south-western Ontario to provide services for clients whom otherwise would be unable to attend counselling.
Jennifer specializes in the following different areas:
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works with both adult and adolescent males and females who have committed, or been accused of committing a sexual offence.
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has worked extensively with male sexual abuse survivors who have gone on to perpetrate sexual violence.
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spent years counselling the non-offending parent of a child(ren) who has been sexually or violently abused.
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has experience working with female and male sexual abuse and domestic abuse survivors.
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has worked with individuals who have struggled with anger management issues.
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provides risk assessments for individuals who have charges in front of the courts, as well as individuals who are presently involved with the Children’s Aid Society, or who are presently serving a provincial probation term.
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Motivational interviewing technique
Prior to opening her private practice, Jennifer has had several
job titles such as Counsellor, Manager, and Sex Offender Specialist. She has
worked for non-profit agencies such as: Changing Ways –
helping men end men’s violence against women and children; Womanpower
Inc. – helping women find employment; and the Sexual
Assault Centre of London (SACL) for female survivors of sexual
assault.
As a teacher and guest lecturer, Jennifer regularly shares her knowledge and experiences with students at the University of Western Ontario, Althouse College, King’s College, and Fanshawe College.
Her accomplishments are numerous and varied, as are her affiliations with career related organizations and institutions. For more details about Jennifer Holt, access a pdf of her complete Curriculum Vitae.
Jennifer Holt has been registered as a Certified
Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association
(CCPA) since 2011.
She is also a Clinical Member in good standing with the Association for
the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA).