Shantelle Szuch

Registered Psychologist

Hi there! My name is Shantelle Szuch and I’m a psychologist with a passion for helping others find their clarity. I have been practicing since 2006 when I became provisional and received my full license in 2011. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in School Psychology, I specialize in formal assessment (clinical predominantly), and trauma-specific intervention. I am certified in TFCBT and trained in CPT and BOS.

My work style is professional and blended, including both evidence-based and research-based interventions, along with intuition and progressive intervention. I align very much with narrative approaches in both assessment and therapy, and I am highly client-directed, believing firmly that the client is the expert in their own life.

I became a psychologist “by default” as it was the path of least resistance, but what brought me the awareness to the field is my older sister who is also a psychologist. What I love most about being a psychologist is helping people find their clarity, whatever that may be.

In my free time, I used to compete in 5 pin bowling for 30 years, but retired almost a decade ago. Nowadays, I mostly focus on powerlifting  (having competed since 2007). I also have two daughters, a dog, and a cat. In 2016, I helped create and launch the Canadian Powerlifting Union ethics committee, which I have chaired since, but I am finally passing it on to my successors this year.