Karin Pereira MSW, RSW

My name is Karin Pereira. I have been in private practice as a social worker since 2013, but I have a rich history of experience that dates back over 20 years.

My passion for working with people was ignited after I experienced a personal trauma in my teens. The wonderful support I received from family, medical professionals and community services inspired me to start on this career path so I could “pay back”. I graduated with a Bachelor in Psychology and after several years of working in community care, I completed my Masters in Social Work in 2000. 

Since then, I have provided counselling services in various community health settings, gradually building my private therapy to the full-time practice it is today. Throughout the years I have continued to develop my therapy skills through extensive training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused therapy, Mindfulness, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and certification in hypnotherapy (CHyp). I am a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

My personal experience certainly gives me insight into the pain and struggle that many people face, but I also realize how personal and unique this is to each individual. Preferring a strengths-based approach, I bring my curiosity, compassion (and sometimes humour) to the sessions, with the intention of inspiring and empowering my clients to find their own best path.