Cassaundra Carreiro
Counsellor & Psychologist
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. I have lived abroad for ten years, and I work with expat and military communities to provide mental health support.
I specialise in:
About me
After completing my undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Human Relations and Spirituality, at the University of Ottawa (Canada), I was intent on continuing my exploration of human nature and connection to self and others.
I had the opportunity to move abroad to Germany, and what I thought was only going to be 1-2 years, has now turned in to 10+ years. I continued my education, attaining a Professional Addiction Studies Certificate, Psychodynamic Couples Counselling Certificate, and eventually my Master's in Counselling Psychology. I am continuing to pursue qualifications as an ADHD Clinical Services Provider, and EFT provider.
On the personal side, I have navigating the unique challenges of moving abroad, including integrating to a new culture, learning a new language, and rediscovering who I am in this new landscape. The last 10 years have been busy, I've had 3 daughters, travelled extensively, and completed my post-graduate education during this time.
Coming from Canada to Germany, I have learned to love and appreciate the walking/biking lifestyle, a good espresso, sparkling water, European wine, and the art of slowing down on Sundays. Although, with my combination of North American conditioning and ADHD, I find it difficult to truly slow down during the other weekdays, (it's a work in progress).
I speak:
Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
As a counsellor, I work from an integrative, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approach. This entails utilizing different theoretical approaches and techniques that best suit my client’s specific needs. I believe in a holistic approach to counselling, taking into account the mind, body, and spirit. This approach seeks to treat the entire individual to encourage healing, growth, and transformation. I endeavour to provide a warm, compassionate, open presence, and a safe space for my clients. I believe collaboration is key in the therapeutic process.
I especially enjoy working with issues related to expat life, ADHD, maternal mental health, separation/divorce, anxiety/depression, and couples.
The therapeutic approaches I typically work from include: Psychodynamic, Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, Existential Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy.
Experience
Clinical Associate at Therapy in Reality (Stuttgart, Germany) September 2023 - Present
Therapist/Counsellor at Cassaundra Carreiro Counselling (Karlsruhe, Germany) Spring 2024 - Present
Education
Master of Arts Counselling Psychology (MACP) Yorkville University, Canada
Licenses
Canadian Certified Counsellor Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Additional Certifications
Professional Addiction Studies Certificate McMaster University, Canada
Psychodynamic Couples Counselling Certificate Tavistock Relations, London, England
Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 The Gottman Institute
Crisis Response Planning University of Texas Health Science Center
Languages
Native English German – Limited Working Proficiency
Services
Couples Session
Individual Session
ADHD Coaching
Insurances
