Petra Eperjesi
Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
Outside of my work as a therapist, I'm a painter (as in art, not houses), a practice and pleasure I rediscovered after a 20 year hiatus, in the depths of the pandemic. I also love to garden and be beside/in any and all bodies of water. I love reality TV and podcasts about reality TV, and have been known to derail work meetings in order to update colleagues about important reality TV happenings.
Who do I see? Children of all ages and adults.
What concerns do I work with?
Children and Teens: School refusal, anxiety, challenging behaviours, self-esteem, challenging sibling dynamics, social skills and big feelings.
Adults: Pre-conception, prenatal and postpartum mental health, pregnancy, fertility challenges, parenting, perinatal grief/loss, transition to parenthood, birth/reproductive trauma, parenting multiples and intercultural parenting.
If you’re interested in working together, you can book a Free Consultation or Intake session.
My Approach
As a parent to three (including twins), Petra particularly enjoys supporting individuals navigating the complexities of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. Her therapeutic approach is compassionate and individualized, aiming to help clients rediscover their inherent strengths and find self-compassion during challenging times. Her personal experiences with parenthood have deeply informed her commitment to assisting others on similar journeys.
Before transitioning to psychotherapy, Petra dedicated over a decade to education, focusing on outdoor and nature-based learning. She served as the Director of Learning at the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada, where she was instrumental in developing programs that connected children with the outdoors. Her roles also included Manager of Forest School Canada and Lead Educator, emphasizing her commitment to fostering meaningful relationships between children and nature.