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Dr. Myriam Dellouche, C.Psych.

Dr. Dellouche is known for her commitment to meet patients where they are in their own journey toward wellness and healing. She develops treatment plans in close collaboration with her patients, taking into consideration their unique needs, aspirations and resources. Dr. Dellouche relies on a holistic lens that encompasses the multiple factors contributing to health at the individual, familial, social and cultural levels. Approaches that best suit each patient contribute to alleviate emotional pain, strengthen psychological flexibility and nourish inner growth.


Dr. Dellouche welcomes French and English-speaking patients. She works with adults and seniors. She offers treatment for a wide range of issues. Her main areas of interest include anxiety, vulnerability to overwhelming or intense emotions, interpersonal issues, trauma, eating disorders and experiences of growth through adverse life events. Her approach is integrative. She takes from cognitive-behavioral approach, acceptance and commitment approach, schema approach and dialectical-behavioral approach.


Furthermore, Dr. Dellouche is qualified in the field of trauma treatment. She can offer reconsolidation therapy, as well as traumatic incident reduction. Reconsolidation therapy is an innovative approach shown to reduce the strength of emotional memories associated with various degrees of trauma. It involves six psychotherapy sessions combined with the use of a beta- blocker. Traumatic Incident Reduction is another method beneficial to bring resolution to emotionally and/or physically painful life events. It allows patients to completely process the past events in a therapeutic environment that feels safe and that is free from any distractions, judgments or interpretations.


Dr. Dellouche completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Ottawa and her doctoral studies at Université du Québec à Montréal. She is an autonomous psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario as well as a regular member of Ordre des psychologues du Québec.

Psychologist Expertise

Areas of specific interest to Dr. Dellouche include:

Anger Management

July 31, 2022
While everyone gets angry from time to time, some people have rage reactions or explosive outbursts which emotionally or even physically hurt other people in their surroundings. Even the intense direct expression of anger can be problematic if people do not control where and when they express anger. These days, tolerance for intense, angry behaviour is low, even if expressed only in words. Angry outbursts can be considered abusive and can result in reprimands in the work place or fines and charges in public places.
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Anxiety

July 29, 2022
Anxiety has been frequently described as feelings of fright, flight or freeze. This means that people experiencing anxiety have both the mental and the physical, visceral feelings of wanting to escape the situation, fight what is challenging or simply cannot move in any direction to deal with what is troubling them.

Borderline Personality Disorder

July 21, 2022
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is essentially a disorder of emotional dysregulation and those of us who are experts in the field would like to see it renamed as such. Those at risk for developing BPD are genetically and neurologically predisposed to a greater sensitivity to life events, particularly interpersonal events. If this greater sensitivity is combined with an early invalidating or abusive family environment, the person is at higher risk of developing the disorder. Alternatively, if the family cannot teach the sensitive child to manage or regulate his or her emotions, general life experience may also foster the development of BPD or BPD traits.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

July 13, 2022
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that focuses on reframing harmful or painful thoughts and behaviours. This form of therapy is often used to treat anxiety and depression but can be helpful with many different mental and physical challenges.

Cultural Adaptation

July 5, 2022
Cultural adaptation is the ability of individuals to overcome changes in their natural and social environments. It is common for individuals to experience certain challenges following relocating from regions or countries with cultures different from where they are from or used to.
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Depression

July 3, 2022
Depression is a state of low mood in which people feel helpless, hopeless, worthless, lethargic and unable to enjoy the things that used to give them pleasure. People who are depressed are often irritable or pessimistic. Their low mood goes beyond having “the blues” or being sad. Even people who are grieving usually do not sink into depression. People diagnosed with a Major Depressive Disorder cannot just “pull up their socks” to get better. They require professional help. Psychologists use a variety of scientifically based psychotherapeutic approaches to help people recover from depression.

Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

July 1, 2022
Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is a form of talk therapy that is particularly helpful for individuals experiencing very intense emotions and can be used to treat mood disorders and interpersonal conflicts. It focuses on accepting feelings and thoughts. DBT addresses feelings directly through techniques focused on emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

Geriatric Issues

June 19, 2022
As individuals age, their physical and mental capacity gradually decrease and the risk of disease and death increases. Aging individuals often face significant physical changes such as reduction in vision and hearing, chronic pain, and other illnesses. As well, aging also brings other significant transitions in life such as retirement, moving into housing with more assistance, and the death of peers.

Grief & Bereavement Counselling

June 17, 2022
Grief is the emotional response to the loss of someone, something or some place of emotional significance to the person. Grief is a normal emotion which has impact on people’s physical, mental, behavioural and social states. People who are grieving usually experience fatigue and find that everything takes more effort.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

May 16, 2022
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can follow the experiencing or witnessing of a severe trauma involving the actual or threat of death or serious injury to the self or others. The traumatized person has typically reacted to the trauma with intense fear, helplessness or horror. Alternatively, an accumulation of less intensely damaging situations (‘small ‘t’ traumas’) can over time also lead to PTSD.

Religious & Spiritual Issues

May 10, 2022
Religion and spirituality give many individuals a sense of meaning in their lives and can be a great resource for finding a sense of community. As well, religious and spiritual beliefs can provide comfort and strength in times of crisis. Despite all of the positive aspects of religion and spirituality, they can also cause strain and stress.
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Self-Esteem Issues

May 6, 2022
Self-esteem refers to the perception of oneself (values, abilities, self-worth, etc.). It impacts one’s relationships, mental health, and achievement. For instance, negative self-regard can lead to mood disturbances, anxiety, and loneliness; It can increase the likelihood of conflict in relationships and increase vulnerability to substance abuse. On the other hand, individuals with positive self-views are generally more likely to maintain positive relationships, maintain a positive outlook on life, and achieve success.
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Stress Management

April 24, 2022
It is important to look at the effect or impact that stress and anxiety has on your work and home life. A professional therapist – psychologist, psychiatrist, social worker or counsellor can assist in the stress management process.

Contact

To reach Dr. Dellouche directly, please phone 613-230-4709, ext. 171, at 421 Gilmour St.

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