Bruce Dow, MPS, MFA, BFA
Founder & Clinical Director
Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO
Registered Counselling Therapist, NSCCT
Certified Psychospiritual Therapist, CASC-ACSS
Bruce is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO); a Registered Counselling Therapist with the Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists (NSCCT); a Certified Psychospiritual Therapist with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC/ACSS); a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP); and an approved Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Care Provider for First Nations and Indigenous Persons.
“After dedicating 35 years to one career, I felt a pull to embark on a new chapter of life. Returning to university as a mature student was both exciting and humbling—it invited me to reexamine everything I thought I knew. I chose to focus on Psychotherapy and Psychospiritual Therapy, disciplines that were instrumental in supporting me through my own challenges. Now, my life feels infused with a fresh sense of meaning and purpose. Change, though often intimidating, is an integral part of our human journey. Together, we can not only navigate it but learn to embrace it with resilience and confidence.”
We all need access to the compassionate presence of another.
My approach is integrative and client-centred, grounded in respect, curiosity, and care. I work with professionals, creatives, and students (18+) who are navigating anxiety, burnout, career, family, identity, relationships, life transitions, sexual concerns, or spiritual exploration.
Whether you’re in business, the arts, or anywhere in between, if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, we’ll work together on what matters most to you. I offer a uniquely open and non-judgmental space for anyone seeking thoughtful, discreet, and effective support in navigating the personal, relational, and professional challenges of our high-performance world.
My approach draws from a variety of Humanistic, Person-Centered, Existential, and Psychospiritual frameworks. Together we will explore which modalities best suits your needs: Attachment Theory; Emotion Focused Therapy (EFS / IFIOS); Existential Psychotherapy; Family Systems & Structural Family Systems Therapy; Internal Family Systems (IFS); Logotherapy; Narrative Therapy; Psychospiritual Care; Sex Therapy; Somatic Awareness; and / or Grief and Trauma-Related Dissociation interventions.
My master’s degree in intercultural psychotherapy and multi-faith psychospiritual care brings cross-cultural, all-faith awareness to my practice. If cultural challenges or religious wounds are part of your experience, they can be part of your healing. If you’re navigating sexual challenges, I’m here to talk openly and safely about anything.
The work we do together will be free from judgment, agenda, bias, and pressure—and will invite the kind of bravery that can only happen where trust is built.
Our spiritual experience may support us, it may undermine us. If cultural, religious, or spiritual experience are important to your life, they can be part of your healing.
If you’re navigating sexual challenges, I’m here to talk openly and safely about your concerns.
I am known for my work in the performing arts for bringing awareness to issues of addiction, childhood trauma, eating disorders, gender identity and experience, mental health issues, and 2SLGBTQIAP+ dynamics. I continue to serve as a supporting member of outACTRAto (ACTRA) and the Association of Acting Coaches and Educators (AACE) in promoting advocacy for social, physical, and emotional safety in the performing arts and performing arts training.
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Contact Bruce at info@consonancepsych.com
