About Me
Philippa Hamson MC, CCC, RP
Founder & Clinical Director
Registered Psychotherapist
I am a seasoned therapist with over two decades of experience in the mental health field. I completed my undergraduate degree from York University and pursued my passion further by earning my master's degree from the University of Lethbridge. I became a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling Association in 2010 and I have been a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario since 2015, ensuring the highest standards of care for my clients. YRPCS was established in 2010 and has been proudly serving Keswick and surrounding areas since.
My expertise covers a range of issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, passivity, relationship ambivalence, trauma, and anger management. I am also skilled in counseling couples with regards to healthy communication, affair recovery, and enhancing emotional and physical intimacy.
As your counsellor, I am committed to helping you achieve meaningful change using a gentle yet direct approach. My skills lie in providing unconditional acceptance, empathic understanding, and asking thought-provoking questions that bring new perspective to your experience and highlight neglected or forgotten dreams, hopes, and values. My counselling philosophy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy yet I integrate various therapeutic approaches to assist you in achieving the goal(s) that prompted you to seek counselling. Take the first step towards growth and change by contacting me today.
Avery McDonald MACP, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
I’m Avery - I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, and I work with individuals aged 12 and older who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, relational conflict, life transitions, addiction, stress, and burnout.
In our sessions, I aim to create a supportive space where you can pause from the pressures of daily life and focus on yourself. Together, we’ll look at the patterns that shape your experiences—how they began, how they show up now, and how you’d like things to be different. My approach is trauma-informed and collaborative, and I see therapy as walking alongside you while you navigate life’s challenges.
I integrate evidence-based practices, weaving together practical skills such as distress tolerance with deeper therapeutic work that supports lasting growth. This balance allows us to build both the tools you need for daily regulation and the insight needed to foster long-term change. I see therapy as a process of evolving and reconnecting with your true self. My hope is that you leave each session feeling heard, supported, and equipped with a stronger sense of clarity and resilience.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Seneca Polytechnic. Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time at my family cottage in the Algonquin Highlands.
Tiffany Santos MA, RP(Q)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I'm Tiffany, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I work with individuals aged 12 and up, including teens and adults navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, and the moments when closeness starts to feel unsafe. Maybe conversations get replayed long after they end. Maybe conflict gets avoided at all costs, or rejection feels close even when there's no real evidence of it. For younger clients, this might look like worry that's taken over school, friendships, or family life. Whatever form it takes, if anxiety has been running the show, you're in the right place.
I have some personal familiarity with what anxiety can feel like, which shapes the warmth and patience I bring into the room. My approach is conversational and exploratory, drawing on CBT, ACT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, adapted to fit each client rather than a fixed formula. Together, we look at the patterns underneath the anxiety, what's driving them, and what's actually within your control to change. I hold a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Toronto Metropolitan University. In my free time, you'll usually find me out with my dog or in the middle of some kind of arts and crafts project.
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