Jeff Shepherd
Registered Psychotherapist


Jeff Shepherd, Couples Therapy Ottawa
  • Email Jeff to inquire:
    jeff@couplestherapyottawa.ca

    Sessions
    In-person only

  • Most couples struggle with surprisingly similar patterns, and yet every relationship is entirely unique. What a truly remarkable thing.

    In session it’s my job to help couples turn towards each other to begin understanding what happening in the relationship. Ideally, therapy is like holding up a mirror and slowing things down enough to see what each partner is experiencing, and deciding together how to move forward in a way that feels restorative and sustainable.

    My style is grounded in EFT, IFS, and humanistic therapy. I’m sure we’ll share some laughs and tears along the way.

    Wishing you and your partner well :)

  • Education
    B.A Conflict Resolution (2017)
    200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (2018)
    M.A Counselling & Psychotherapy (2021)
    Concentration: Couples Therapy

    Certifications
    Registered Psychotherapist - CRPO
    IFS Informed Therapist - IFS Institue

    Trainings
    Fundamentals of IFS - Frank Anderson (2020)
    Trauma Informed Care - Lindsay Graham (2021)
    DBT Interventions - Lane Pederson (2022)
    Motivational Interviewing Skills - Angela Wood (2023)
    IFS Immersion Course - PESI (2023)
    Case Based Competency Assessment - CRPO (2023)
    Pranayama Breathwork - Yogalap (2023)
    Clinical Supervision Training Course - George Haarman (2024)
    2-Day Terry Real conference - RLT Institute (2024)
    2-Day Mating in a Metacrisis Conference - Esther Perel (2025)

    Seminars & Talks
    Integrating Couples Therapy w Sex Therapy - Sue Johnson (2021)
    Trauma & Depression - Janina Fisher (2021)
    Love & The Therapeutic Alliance - Sabrina N’diaye (2022)
    Suicide Risk & Competency Skill Building - David Jobes (2022)
    Cognitive Processing for PTSD - Kathleen Chard (2022)
    Healing Power of Relationships 4-day Summit - Terry Real (2024)
    Understanding Religious Trauma - Hillary McBride (2025)

    Self-Directed Textbook Learning
    Internal Family Systems Therapy - Shwarts (2021)
    Teaching Mindful Self Compassion - Neff (2021)
    Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - Hayes (2022)
    Self-In-Relationship Psychotherapy - Meirer (2023)
    Practical Clinical Supervision for Psychotherapists - Meier (2024)
    IFS Supervision & Consultation - Redfern (2024)

  • Psychotheray Rates

    $180 / 60 Minute Session
    $275 / 90 Minute Session

    Insurance
    Psychotherapy sessions (couples therapy offered by a psychotherapist) are covered by most extended healthinsurance policies. Check your insurance policy for “psychotherapy” coverage.

    Receipts are sent via email after session for you or your partner to submit to your insurer for reimbursement.

  • Existing Clients: Book Here
    New Clients: jeff@couplestherapyottawa.ca