Cameron Brown, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) student
Before starting my training in counselling psychology, I spent years working in public safety as a police officer and volunteer firefighter in Northwestern Ontario. Those experiences shaped who I am and sparked a strong desire to give back—especially to other first responders and people carrying a lot on their shoulders. That path eventually led me to counselling, where I’m now completing the final stage of my graduate training as a student therapist with Dearborn Therapy, under the supervision of Amanda Brennan and Regan Dearborn.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation, not a clinical checklist. My approach is client-centred and collaborative, meaning we work together at your pace and focus on what actually matters to you. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), but I also draw from other approaches, so sessions are practical, flexible, and tailored to your goals, experiences, and way of life. I work one-on-one with adults (18+) and place a strong emphasis on trust, confidentiality, and creating a space where you don’t have to filter yourself.
Much of my training focuses on trauma-informed work, including critical incident response. I have a particular interest in supporting first responders, health-care professionals, and others in high-stress or high-responsibility roles, but I also welcome anyone who’s feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start.
Outside of school and client work, I spend as much time as I can outdoors—hunting, driving through the bush on my side-by-side, and living life in our amazing northwestern wilderness. In the summer months, you’ll most often find me on my boat, being out-fished by my wife and daughters.
