Cathy Yorg-Harrison

COUNSELLING

Daniel
I've first met Cathy in an Anger Management group. She was one of the facilitators in the group. Her experience and knowledge really helped me stop repeating unwanted behaviours and understand what were the underlying causes of my anger.

I continued to meet with her on an individual basis and in couple counseling and again, her desire to help, her knowledge, experience and flexibility is helping us greatly.

Recently, I started hypnosis sessions with her. She is making me comfortable with this approach and it appears very promising. I'm glad I met her and I would recommend her without any reservations.

Rae
When Cathy asked me to write a testimonial I was flattered and then I realized that I had no idea how to do this. I decided that I would try because she has shown me how to help myself. Cathy has been my hero (a little much Cat). Well I think it's true.

I was going through a very emotional break up with my same sex partner and with my extremely aggressive child in the care of C.A.S. when I started seeing her. She has helped me regain my self worth as well as deal with issues that I had with my son, C.A.S. and my partner. I was also going through conflicts about my last ex-partner (same sex) going through gender reassignment (to become a man) and what that would do to our son.

As I finished her on these issues, my partner and I reunited and began seeing her as a couple, and my partner started a course on Anger Management. Our relationship has never been better. Thank you Cat.

All I can say about this woman is that she is a goddess and I love her very much. She has done so much for my family and me and I'm sure that she can help you.

Robert
I became a patient of Mrs. Yorg-Harrison in the summer of 2002. I was Battling a severe case of depression and had strong thoughts of suicide. I had just started going through what turned out to be a nasty divorce but had been in a 12 year nightmare of a relationship not often you will hear of a guy suffering from spousal abuse but it does happen all too often and for the most part we have no one to turn to.

Cathy was working at the John Howard in Oshawa when my family doctor recommended talk therapy. When I first met Cathy she was an intake worker and studying for her degree. I agreed to have her as my counselor and am awfully glad I did as she turned out to be a very kind caring and loving counselor; yet strong and focused on things that really mattered. We spent many hours together for the next 2 to 2 and half years and I am pleased to say she was a big part of my healing process.

Depression is something that I personally survived with the help of some great people. It is something that I will continue to be aware of day to day, but seeking the right help and finding that one special person you can be comfortable to talk with makes the healing process faster and easier.

I still have some dark days, but I know if they get too dark my friend is just a phone call away and yes I consider her a close friend now. Cathy helped me when I thought the only way out was death. I highly recommend her to lots of people that have asked me about my illness and I will continue to do so. If you are in need of help just ask her she will be more than willing; I'm sure if not personally then she will do her very best to get you the help you need.

Matt
The individual counseling sessions that I had with Cathy have helped more than I can ever express. I was going through a difficult stretch in life and by chance I came into contact with Cathy. She took me in and gave me support and guidance. Never judgmental and always supportive, she made me feel like I wasn't alone and gave validation to the feelings that I was struggling with.

Her advice and personal approach helped to guide and inspire me to keep going. When the time came she even helped my wife in group counseling without hesitation.

Her professionalism and character is outstanding and I would recommend Cathy to anyone looking to better themselves. Life can be difficult but with a little help now and then things are manageable.

Elizabeth
I have had the honor and privilege of attending Cathy's office for counseling for the past 2 years. I have recently become a single mother of three teenage children and have had my own business for the last ten years. At a very critical point in my life after having gone through a family crisis, a very good client referred me to see Cathy for counseling. I am very thankful everyday that I took that advice because through counseling Cathy has taught me some very valuable tools, enabling me to better cope with the many stressors in my day-to-day life in addition to helping me get through a very tough time in my life.

I truly believe that people from all walks of life can benefit from counseling at some point in their lives-whether it be for stress management or couple counseling or anger management. I have learned much more about myself through counseling and how to manage the stress in my life in a much more productive and effective manner. I have become a much stronger person and I feel this would not have been possible to have done on my own.

There are times when we feel overwhelmed by what life presents to us-it is at that time we need to ask for guidance and insight-that is what counseling is doing for me. I would highly recommend Cathy to friends, clients, and associates because she is highly knowledgeable in her field and has definitely made a positive difference in my life.

Jennifer
Cathy has been helping me through my personal issues (relationships, anger management) for at least the last two years.

The connection I have with this wonderful lady makes me look forward to the future of recovery. We laugh, I cry, then she makes me go hmmmmm! As I leave her office, I take away one thing with me and it makes me feel great. When we learn new thought patterns the doors of life open before your eyes. Thanks to The "Amazing Cathy," we need more of her in this world!

Leona
When I first come into the Anger & Stress Management Program I was apprehensive. I did not think of myself as an angry person. I was a people pleaser who would stuff any uncomfortable feelings instead of confronting the situation. I later learned that my style of anger was passive aggressive and passive explosive. With the help of the program I learned to identify my triggers. I also learned to be aware of my perceptions. I began practicing cognitive therapy.

I have been living in an abusive household and am now free of that situation. There was a confrontation before I left; however, I remained calm and was able to remove myself without buying into the guilt and criticism that I would have previously owned. This program has been a tremendous help, along with counseling; I am now able to see that life has many changes; and each one is a necessary lesson for me to gain something from.

I had a friend for over 30 years who recently died of cancer. Previously, I would have sunk back into my depression and blamed the world for cutting me a bad deal. Today I reflect on the values this friend had brought to my life and what I offered to this friendship as well. I am now able to view myself as a whole person and not fragments of my life.

I came from a background of an alcoholic mother and am now able to have a better relationship with her. Sometimes, when I remember the past, it still hurts; but I stop blaming others. The people in my life did the best they could do with the tools they had available to them at the time.

Thanks to Cathy and the program I feel I am able to move forward with my life. Life's an adventure, wherever it leads is a new discovery. I refuse to "should" on myself.

SELF ESTEEM GROUP

Cheryl
I would recommend the self esteem program to anyone with emotional issues/relationship issues. I have become aware of my thinking so that I can make positive changes. Thanks Cathy!

Dale
The self esteem course has given me hope. I do look at life differently now and the course will let me continue to work on my esteem and wellness.

Laurie
The material in the self esteem manual was excellent! The instructor, Cathy, was very attentive to everyone's needs in the group and did a great job of instructing the course. I always felt that my concerns/feelings were addressed.

Terry

It was truly life altering for the better.

Deb

This course has given me the courage to start to take control of my life!

Bonnie

This group was what I needed to get me through the past few months. I feel better now than I ever have.

ANGER & STRESS MANAGEMENT GROUP

Daniel
I've first met Cathy in an Anger Management group. She was one of the facilitators in the group. Her experience and knowledge really helped me stop repeating unwanted behaviours and understand what were the underlying causes of my anger.

John
After attending the Anger and Stress Management program, I learned to deal with my anger by choosing to walk away from a situation until I am in a better position to deal with it, if the anger is too strong and bad stuff could be said or done. I learned to stay calm as much as possible, not to let small things bother me like they used to. Just let it go instead of getting upset and being aggressive back.

I learned to prioritize my life and deal with the stuff that is most important and not to stress about little things. I learned to look at the positive side instead of negative. I used to let people walk all over me, now I stand up for myself. For example, with my ex when he wanted something I always gave in and it got to the point where I got taken advantage of, now I stand up for myself.

I used to always bring up past issues, even if it wasn't during a fight, I would bring it up to start one, now I control it and don't do it near as much.

Mark

The group was excellend, it made a big impace on ny personal life and changed the way I think of things that stressed me out and made me angry.

Leona
When I first come into the Anger & Stress Management Program I was apprehensive. I did not think of myself as an angry person. I was a people pleaser who would stuff any uncomfortable feelings instead of confronting the situation. I later learned that my style of anger was passive aggressive and passive explosive. With the help of the program I learned to identify my triggers. I also learned to be aware of my perceptions. I began practicing cognitive therapy.

I have been living in an abusive household and am now free of that situation. There was a confrontation before I left; however, I remained calm and was able to remove myself without buying into the guilt and criticism that I would have previously owned. This program has been a tremendous help, along with counseling; I am now able to see that life has many changes; and each one is a necessary lesson for me to gain something from.

I had a friend for over 30 years who recently died of cancer. Previously, I would have sunk back into my depression and blamed the world for cutting me a bad deal. Today I reflect on the values this friend had brought to my life and what I offered to this friendship as well. I am now able to view myself as a whole person and not fragments of my life.

I came from a background of an alcoholic mother and am now able to have a better relationship with her. Sometimes, when I remember the past, it still hurts; but I stop blaming others. The people in my life did the best they could do with the tools they had available to them at the time.

Thanks to Cathy and the program I feel I am able to move forward with my life. Life's an adventure, wherever it leads is a new discovery. I refuse to "should" on myself.

Elizabeth
Excellent experience. I gained a lot of insight into discovering and uncovering who I am and why I am the way I am. Great problem-solving tools.

HYPNOSIS

Anne
Over the last four years, I had gained weight due to extremely stressful factors going on in my personal life and I have no problem admitting to being a stressful eater. I had gained 30 lbs in just a year, and unfortunately have had extreme difficulty in losing the weight. As most women do, I would lose some weight and when I was "finished" with that way of losing weight, the pounds would just come back on again. I was feeling extremely uncomfortable and was beginning to feel like this was just how it was going to be now.

I happened to come across Cathy's advertisement and although this may sound odd, I "felt a connection" simply by looking at her picture and thought that I would give hypnosis a try, seeing as I had tried a number of other things which did not work. My mind was open to trying hypnosis, which I truly believe is a beginning step that needs to be acknowledged before accepting the suggestions hypnosis can provide.

In addition to the sessions, I was sent home with a CD to listen to, which I did on a daily basis at first, as I really wanted to make it work this time. I have always found the first few weeks of reducing your food intake the most difficult to overcome, especially as my mind would be "set" to the fact that I could not possibly go without that bag of chips, or cookies, or whatever...and would even feel dizzy and lightheaded, like I was starving myself of these previous foods! With hypnosis and of course changing my eating habits, my mind seemed to be reassured that I was not going to just drop dead from not having my overload of sweets, sugars, etc. and was actually okay with doing exercising (I chose walking as my form of exercise as I absolutely hate the idea of a gym).

While I still enjoy the odd sweet and sugary substance, I have been successful in losing 25 pounds in almost four months time. I feel like I have a whole new wardrobe now that I can fit back into some of my old clothes again. With Cathy's help, patience, and sometimes bossy attitude (I mean this in a good way as you sometimes need someone to tell you something that's obviously right in front of you!) I am not only healthier, the thoughts of nutritious foods are just naturally coming into my mind and without realizing it, feel more calmer about life in general.

Virginia
I came to see Cathy because I had a serious fear of flying. I wanted to enjoy being in the moment and enjoying the sensation of flying which wasn't happening since I needed a sedative to get on a plane. After one session I felt a little happier watching planes on the Internet but still didn't feel like I wanted to fly. After the second I felt less anxious thinking of going on a plane.

It was after the third session that I was able to get on a plane, drug free, and fly to Boston with my husband. Two weeks after that we flew to San Francisco. It's just like riding a roller coaster except when the ride stops you're someplace really fun.

Cathy did a wonderful job using hypnosis on my fear of flying and I recommend her without any hesitation.

Robert
I have gone for one month without smoking and I am determined not to smoke again.

			COUNSELLING SELF ESTEEM GROUP ANGER & STRESS MANAGEMENT GROUP HYPNOSIS COUNSELLING Daniel I've first met Cathy in an Anger Management group. She was one of the facilitators in the group. Her experience and knowledge really helped me stop repeating unwanted behaviours and understand what were the underlying causes of my anger. I continued to meet with her on an individual basis and in couple counseling and again, her desire to help, her knowledge, experience and flexibility is helping us greatly. Recently, I started hypnosis sessions with her. She is making me comfortable with this approach and it appears very promising. I'm glad I met her and I would recommend her without any reservations. Rae When Cathy asked me to write a testimonial I was flattered and then I realized that I had no idea how to do this. I decided that I would try because she has shown me how to help myself. Cathy has been my hero (a little much Cat). Well I think it's true. I was going through a very emotional break up with my same sex partner and with my extremely aggressive child in the care of C.A.S. when I started seeing her. She has helped me regain my self worth as well as deal with issues that I had with my son, C.A.S. and my partner. I was also going through conflicts about my last ex-partner (same sex) going through gender reassignment (to become a man) and what that would do to our son. As I finished her on these issues, my partner and I reunited and began seeing her as a couple, and my partner started a course on Anger Management. Our relationship has never been better. Thank you Cat. All I can say about this woman is that she is a goddess and I love her very much. She has done so much for my family and me and I'm sure that she can help you. Robert I became a patient of Mrs. Yorg-Harrison in the summer of 2002. I was Battling a severe case of depression and had strong thoughts of suicide. I had just started going through what turned out to be a nasty divorce but had been in a 12 year nightmare of a relationship not often you will hear of a guy suffering from spousal abuse but it does happen all too often and for the most part we have no one to turn to. Cathy was working at the John Howard in Oshawa when my family doctor recommended talk therapy. When I first met Cathy she was an intake worker and studying for her degree. I agreed to have her as my counselor and am awfully glad I did as she turned out to be a very kind caring and loving counselor; yet strong and focused on things that really mattered. We spent many hours together for the next 2 to 2 and half years and I am pleased to say she was a big part of my healing process. Depression is something that I personally survived with the help of some great people. It is something that I will continue to be aware of day to day, but seeking the right help and finding that one special person you can be comfortable to talk with makes the healing process faster and easier. I still have some dark days, but I know if they get too dark my friend is just a phone call away and yes I consider her a close friend now. Cathy helped me when I thought the only way out was death. I highly recommend her to lots of people that have asked me about my illness and I will continue to do so. If you are in need of help just ask her she will be more than willing; I'm sure if not personally then she will do her very best to get you the help you need. Matt The individual counseling sessions that I had with Cathy have helped more than I can ever express. I was going through a difficult stretch in life and by chance I came into contact with Cathy. She took me in and gave me support and guidance. Never judgmental and always supportive, she made me feel like I wasn't alone and gave validation to the feelings that I was struggling with. Her advice and personal approach helped to guide and inspire me to keep going. When the time came she even helped my wife in group counseling without hesitation. Her professionalism and character is outstanding and I would recommend Cathy to anyone looking to better themselves. Life can be difficult but with a little help now and then things are manageable. Elizabeth I have had the honor and privilege of attending Cathy's office for counseling for the past 2 years. I have recently become a single mother of three teenage children and have had my own business for the last ten years. At a very critical point in my life after having gone through a family crisis, a very good client referred me to see Cathy for counseling. I am very thankful everyday that I took that advice because through counseling Cathy has taught me some very valuable tools, enabling me to better cope with the many stressors in my day-to-day life in addition to helping me get through a very tough time in my life. I truly believe that people from all walks of life can benefit from counseling at some point in their lives-whether it be for stress management or couple counseling or anger management. I have learned much more about myself through counseling and how to manage the stress in my life in a much more productive and effective manner. I have become a much stronger person and I feel this would not have been possible to have done on my own. There are times when we feel overwhelmed by what life presents to us-it is at that time we need to ask for guidance and insight-that is what counseling is doing for me. I would highly recommend Cathy to friends, clients, and associates because she is highly knowledgeable in her field and has definitely made a positive difference in my life. Jennifer Cathy has been helping me through my personal issues (relationships, anger management) for at least the last two years. The connection I have with this wonderful lady makes me look forward to the future of recovery. We laugh, I cry, then she makes me go hmmmmm! As I leave her office, I take away one thing with me and it makes me feel great. When we learn new thought patterns the doors of life open before your eyes. Thanks to The "Amazing Cathy," we need more of her in this world! Leona When I first come into the Anger & Stress Management Program I was apprehensive. I did not think of myself as an angry person. I was a people pleaser who would stuff any uncomfortable feelings instead of confronting the situation. I later learned that my style of anger was passive aggressive and passive explosive. With the help of the program I learned to identify my triggers. I also learned to be aware of my perceptions. I began practicing cognitive therapy. I have been living in an abusive household and am now free of that situation. There was a confrontation before I left; however, I remained calm and was able to remove myself without buying into the guilt and criticism that I would have previously owned. This program has been a tremendous help, along with counseling; I am now able to see that life has many changes; and each one is a necessary lesson for me to gain something from. I had a friend for over 30 years who recently died of cancer. Previously, I would have sunk back into my depression and blamed the world for cutting me a bad deal. Today I reflect on the values this friend had brought to my life and what I offered to this friendship as well. I am now able to view myself as a whole person and not fragments of my life. I came from a background of an alcoholic mother and am now able to have a better relationship with her. Sometimes, when I remember the past, it still hurts; but I stop blaming others. The people in my life did the best they could do with the tools they had available to them at the time. Thanks to Cathy and the program I feel I am able to move forward with my life. Life's an adventure, wherever it leads is a new discovery. I refuse to "should" on myself. SELF ESTEEM GROUP Cheryl I would recommend the self esteem program to anyone with emotional issues/relationship issues. I have become aware of my thinking so that I can make positive changes. Thanks Cathy! Dale The self esteem course has given me hope. I do look at life differently now and the course will let me continue to work on my esteem and wellness. Laurie The material in the self esteem manual was excellent! The instructor, Cathy, was very attentive to everyone's needs in the group and did a great job of instructing the course. I always felt that my concerns/feelings were addressed. Terry It was truly life altering for the better. Deb This course has given me the courage to start to take control of my life! Bonnie This group was what I needed to get me through the past few months. I feel better now than I ever have. ANGER & STRESS MANAGEMENT GROUP Daniel I've first met Cathy in an Anger Management group. She was one of the facilitators in the group. Her experience and knowledge really helped me stop repeating unwanted behaviours and understand what were the underlying causes of my anger. John After attending the Anger and Stress Management program, I learned to deal with my anger by choosing to walk away from a situation until I am in a better position to deal with it, if the anger is too strong and bad stuff could be said or done. I learned to stay calm as much as possible, not to let small things bother me like they used to. Just let it go instead of getting upset and being aggressive back. I learned to prioritize my life and deal with the stuff that is most important and not to stress about little things. I learned to look at the positive side instead of negative. I used to let people walk all over me, now I stand up for myself. For example, with my ex when he wanted something I always gave in and it got to the point where I got taken advantage of, now I stand up for myself. I used to always bring up past issues, even if it wasn't during a fight, I would bring it up to start one, now I control it and don't do it near as much. Mark The group was excellend, it made a big impace on ny personal life and changed the way I think of things that stressed me out and made me angry. Leona When I first come into the Anger & Stress Management Program I was apprehensive. I did not think of myself as an angry person. I was a people pleaser who would stuff any uncomfortable feelings instead of confronting the situation. I later learned that my style of anger was passive aggressive and passive explosive. With the help of the program I learned to identify my triggers. I also learned to be aware of my perceptions. I began practicing cognitive therapy. I have been living in an abusive household and am now free of that situation. There was a confrontation before I left; however, I remained calm and was able to remove myself without buying into the guilt and criticism that I would have previously owned. This program has been a tremendous help, along with counseling; I am now able to see that life has many changes; and each one is a necessary lesson for me to gain something from. I had a friend for over 30 years who recently died of cancer. Previously, I would have sunk back into my depression and blamed the world for cutting me a bad deal. Today I reflect on the values this friend had brought to my life and what I offered to this friendship as well. I am now able to view myself as a whole person and not fragments of my life. I came from a background of an alcoholic mother and am now able to have a better relationship with her. Sometimes, when I remember the past, it still hurts; but I stop blaming others. The people in my life did the best they could do with the tools they had available to them at the time. Thanks to Cathy and the program I feel I am able to move forward with my life. Life's an adventure, wherever it leads is a new discovery. I refuse to "should" on myself. Elizabeth Excellent experience. I gained a lot of insight into discovering and uncovering who I am and why I am the way I am. Great problem-solving tools. HYPNOSIS Anne Over the last four years, I had gained weight due to extremely stressful factors going on in my personal life and I have no problem admitting to being a stressful eater. I had gained 30 lbs in just a year, and unfortunately have had extreme difficulty in losing the weight. As most women do, I would lose some weight and when I was "finished" with that way of losing weight, the pounds would just come back on again. I was feeling extremely uncomfortable and was beginning to feel like this was just how it was going to be now. I happened to come across Cathy's advertisement and although this may sound odd, I "felt a connection" simply by looking at her picture and thought that I would give hypnosis a try, seeing as I had tried a number of other things which did not work. My mind was open to trying hypnosis, which I truly believe is a beginning step that needs to be acknowledged before accepting the suggestions hypnosis can provide. In addition to the sessions, I was sent home with a CD to listen to, which I did on a daily basis at first, as I really wanted to make it work this time. I have always found the first few weeks of reducing your food intake the most difficult to overcome, especially as my mind would be "set" to the fact that I could not possibly go without that bag of chips, or cookies, or whatever...and would even feel dizzy and lightheaded, like I was starving myself of these previous foods! With hypnosis and of course changing my eating habits, my mind seemed to be reassured that I was not going to just drop dead from not having my overload of sweets, sugars, etc. and was actually okay with doing exercising (I chose walking as my form of exercise as I absolutely hate the idea of a gym). While I still enjoy the odd sweet and sugary substance, I have been successful in losing 25 pounds in almost four months time. I feel like I have a whole new wardrobe now that I can fit back into some of my old clothes again. With Cathy's help, patience, and sometimes bossy attitude (I mean this in a good way as you sometimes need someone to tell you something that's obviously right in front of you!) I am not only healthier, the thoughts of nutritious foods are just naturally coming into my mind and without realizing it, feel more calmer about life in general. Virginia I came to see Cathy because I had a serious fear of flying. I wanted to enjoy being in the moment and enjoying the sensation of flying which wasn't happening since I needed a sedative to get on a plane. After one session I felt a little happier watching planes on the Internet but still didn't feel like I wanted to fly. After the second I felt less anxious thinking of going on a plane. It was after the third session that I was able to get on a plane, drug free, and fly to Boston with my husband. Two weeks after that we flew to San Francisco. It's just like riding a roller coaster except when the ride stops you're someplace really fun. Cathy did a wonderful job using hypnosis on my fear of flying and I recommend her without any hesitation. Robert I have gone for one month without smoking and I am determined not to smoke again.