Cathy-Jo Shortt

Cathy-Jo Shortt is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who brings warmth, authenticity, and lived experience to her work. She believes that genuine connection and trust are at the heart of meaningful therapy, offering clients a safe space grounded in empathy and real understanding. Informed by her experiences as a mother, teacher, and foster parent, Cathy-Jo supports clients in exploring trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges through experiential and inner child work. Clients can expect compassion and collaboration as they reconnect with their sense of safety and self. Cathy-Jo has a special interest in helping people find peace within themselves and their relationships. She invites clients to see therapy as a path toward freedom and healing.