Dr. Simone Cunningham
Adults 18+
C. Psych.
Registered Clinical & Forensic Psychologist
Works with:
Monday to Thursday - Day and Evening
availability:
In-Person, Virtual
Location:
About Dr. Cunningham
Dr. Simone Cunningham is a dedicated psychologist and clinical supervisor at Centre Wellness, bringing a wealth of experience from diverse clinical settings, including community outpatient clinics, family health teams, private practices, inpatient settings, correctional facilities, and military environments. This broad background allows her to address a wide range of mental health challenges with both expertise and compassion.
Dr. Cunningham adopts an integrative approach, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She is committed to creating a collaborative, safe, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel valued and understood.
Dr. Cunningham adopts an integrative approach, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). She is committed to creating a collaborative, safe, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel valued and understood.
Dr. Cunningham's therapeutic style is defined by her integrative approach and her emphasis on the therapeutic alliance.
Dr. Cunningham is intentional about creating positive therapeutic outcomes and ensuring clients leave each session with a sense of empowerment and direction. She emphasizes the importance of instilling hope and confidence from the very beginning of the therapeutic journey.
Dr. Cunningham understands that you may feel apprehensive about starting therapy. For those who feel nervous, she focuses on enhancing comfort and defining therapeutic goals.
Dr. Cunningham encourages clients to stay engaged and apply insights from therapy to their everyday lives. She uses the analogy of practicing a sport to illustrate the importance of this application:
She is profoundly inspired by her clients' resilience and growth, feeling fortunate to witness their personal development and efforts to overcome challenges.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Modalities:
First Responders
Law Enforcement
Military Personnel
Health Care Professionals
Special Populations:
Trauma
Mood Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Emotion Regulation
Autism
Operational Stress
Workplace Injury
Major Life Stress
Substance Use
Anger Management
ADHD
Areas of Focus:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours with Distinction), Psychology - Western University
Master of Science, Clinical Psychology - Queen’s University
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology - Queen’s University
Master of Science, Clinical Psychology - Queen’s University
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology - Queen’s University
College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario
Dr. Cunningham is a member of the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysis of Ontario with declared competency in Clinical and Forensic Psychology (Registrant #7292). She obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Western Ontario in 2015, Masters of Science degree in Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University in 2017, and Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at Queen’s University in 2021. Dr. Cunningham has experience in community settings, military settings, the forensic mental health system, and the federal correctional system.
She provides assessment and treatment for clients with a wide variety of presenting issues, including trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, operational stress and workplace injury, major life stress, substance abuse, anger management, emotion regulation difficulties, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism.
She provides assessment and treatment for clients with a wide variety of presenting issues, including trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, operational stress and workplace injury, major life stress, substance abuse, anger management, emotion regulation difficulties, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism.
