About Me

My name is Janice Cathcart and I am a Registered Psychologist in the province of Alberta.  For over 25 years, I have been providing assessment and therapy within hospital and community settings.  Prior to my psychology career, I was a mental health nurse in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. Following my psychology training, I worked at Alberta Health Services (AHS) for 23 years, in mental health, addictions, and headache/chronic pain programs.  

I have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of British Columbia (UBC), and a Master's degree in Counselling from the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).  I also studied psychology at UBC and at the University of Calgary.  Prior to becoming registered as a psychologist, I completed a 12-month supervised internship at Alberta Health Services (AHS), in the areas of chronic pain and outpatient psychiatry.  

In addition, I have advanced training in the following areas:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) (including CBT for Insomnia)

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Trauma-Focused Therapy (including Accelerated Resolution Therapy - ART)

Motivational Interviewing

Mindfulness Meditation and Mindful Self-Compassion

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)

In my current practice, I work with individuals who are struggling to manage anxiety, stress, insomnia, and/or adjusting to life transitions, loss, and health conditions, including chronic pain and migraines. 

I take pride in practising evidence-based therapies, and I consider ongoing education and consultation essential to my practice.  My approach is compassionate, client-centered, and flexible.  We will work together to determine your goals for therapy, as well as the structure and pacing of the process.  It is important for you to know that I have a change-oriented approach and I consider therapy an active process involving collaboration between the client and the therapist.  We will work together to help you move toward more fully living the life you desire. 

In my time off, I love being active outdoors with my partner and my dog.  I have raised 2 young adults who continue to challenge and inspire me.