Clinical Associate

Megan van der Merwe

M.A., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

All of Megan van der Merwe’s clinical services are currently supervised by Hailey Kolpin, M.A., RP.

Megan is a Clinical Associate at Kindercare Wellness and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She has experience working with children, teens, and adults in both clinical and school settings.

Megan is dedicated to creating caring and supportive relationships, helping clients build confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills. She works with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, behavioural/impulse-control issues, challenges with self-esteem, poor executive functioning, stress related to school or work, difficulties in relationships, and other challenges, always tailoring her approach to what each person needs most. She draws on several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and a trauma-informed perspective.

Megan also works closely with parents, offering guidance on how to strengthen connections with their children and use practical, compassionate strategies to handle everyday challenges at home.

Megan’s warm, collaborative, and strength-based approach ensures that both young clients and their families feel supported, understood, and empowered in their journey toward growth and healing.
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