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Hélène Essiembre

Hélène Essiembre

Hélène Essiembre

Psychologist
Expertises: Psychology
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Hélène holds a Doctorate degree in Psychology (Ph.D.) from the University of Montreal, Hélène works as a clinical psychologist in her office at Ekinox. Since 2004, she has gained diversified experience in several fields of psychology (clinical psychology, organizational psychology, psychometrics, scientific research), both within large public institutions (e.g.:Faculty of Medicine of UdeM, CSPQ) and private practices.

Today, she is exclusively devoted to her private clinical practice, she works with an adult clientele presenting various needs, namely: anxiety disorders (e.g. panic disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, phobias, etc.), depression, burnout, professional challenges, stress management, relationship problems, emotional management, self-esteem, assertiveness.

Her practice includes existential-humanistic and cognitive-behavioral approaches combining second (traditional CBT) and third wave (ACT, Mindfulness, dialectic-behavioral) techniques, in order to offer a wider range of targeted interventions. She believes in partnership philosophy with her clients, while ensuring a secure climate respecting each individual’s pace and particularities.

To promote a healthy life balance, Hélène has been practicing yoga for twenty years. She also enjoys walking, jogging, fat biking, and playing the piano.