Carolyn Black

Carolyn is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 am - 6 pm. To book an appointment click HERE.

Carolyn Black 

CCT, CCC 

(She/Her/Hers)

ABOUT Carolyn:

Carolyn brings together experience from tourism, education, science and counselling to form the company Red Sands Therapy.  

Carolyn believes in providing good service. She applies this belief about service and the importance of education to the health industry. Caring for people and treating them respectfully is important to her. As well, recognizing the whole person is part of understanding their mental & physical health. She knows each individual understands their personal journey and that this reveals the pathway to their healing. Trauma can cause  chronic pain, addiction, autoimmune diseases, ADHD and learning issues. The complexity of these is disclosed through careful listening and tracing patterns back through time. Carolyn's understanding of this intricacy of healing is revealed when working with her. She holds a wealth of experience, education  and continues to learn and apply her learning every day to her profession as a counselling therapist. She is curious, non judgmental and person centered.

With over 22 years pf experience in the field of counselling and over 32 years in the field of education she is skilled with a variety of therapies, choosing the best approach for each individual. She works collaboratively with each to determine their unique pathway for healing and then walks that pathway with them. She reads and studies extensively about neuroscience, TCM, alternative medicine and western medicine. Grounded in science and research yet conveyed with warmth, heart and positive caring regard, Carolyn is passionate about working with people and healing.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Science, major in physics and a Bachelor of Education from the University of PEI. She completed a Masters of Education, Leadership in Learning from UPEI and a Masters of Education in Counseling from Acadia University. She is a level A, B & C assessment technician and is registered with Psychcorp, WPS and Parinc.

PROFESSIONAL & VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS

Carolyn is a:

• Registered Counselling Therapist (CCT) with the College of Counseling Therapy, PEI

• Certified Canadian Counselor (CCC) with the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association 

• Registered with EMDRIA as an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained therapist. 

Carolyn volunteers with:

•  The PEI Counseling Association as the Public Relations Chairperson May 2024- Present

• The KISH GSA for 14 years and other school activities 1992-2024

• Led workshops on a variety of topics related to healthy living, mental health coping, social emotional learning/coping and skill development 2004-2024