Meet Elizabeth
Elizabeth Fallowfield is a dual-trained Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals across Ontario navigate the complexities of trauma, occupational stress, and workplace disability. Her extensive background provides a unique clinical perspective that looks beyond the symptoms to the whole person. She understands that a psychological injury doesn't just change how you feel; it changes how you move through the world, interact with loved ones, and perform your job.
Throughout her career, Elizabeth has specialized in supporting first responders, military members, veterans, healthcare professionals, and individuals recovering from workplace psychological injuries. She recognizes the profound impact of operational stress and is committed to providing a compassionate, professional, and evidence-based space where clients feel truly understood. Her work is rooted in the belief that recovery is not merely about symptom reduction—it is about restoring your ability to participate in the life roles and routines that give you purpose.
Elizabeth provides virtual Occupational Therapy and Psychotherapy services to clients across Ontario, with specialized expertise supporting first responders, military members, veterans, healthcare professionals, and individuals recovering from workplace psychological injury.
Why Integrating Occupational Therapy and Psychotherapy Matters
I operate from a trauma-informed, client-centered foundation, prioritizing safety and collaboration above all else. My clinical style is grounded and evidence-based, specifically designed for individuals in high-stress occupations.
By blending psychotherapy with occupational therapy, I help you bridge the gap between mental health and everyday function. We focus on restoring your engagement in meaningful life roles, relationships, and community activities that may have been disrupted by trauma or injury.
While we work together to understand and process your internal experiences, we also focus heavily on the 'doing'—building practical strategies to manage the real-world manifestations of stress and psychological injury.
This dual approach ensures that the insights gained in our sessions translate directly into tangible improvements in your personal and professional life. Our goal is to move you beyond survival mode and into a space of active participation in your life, fostering long-term wellness and professional stability.
With deep expertise in both the public and private sectors, Elizabeth specializes in functional rehabilitation and trauma recovery for those navigating complex workplace or operational injuries.
Occupational Trauma & PTSD
Specialized care for first responders and military members dealing with PTSD, moral injury, and operational stress impacts.
Workplace Injury & Return-to-Work Planning
Navigating the complexities of workplace injury through functional assessments and strategic return-to-work planning.
Supporting High-Stress Professions
Dedicated clinical support for healthcare professionals and frontline workers managing secondary trauma and burnout.
Specialized Training
To provide high-quality, evidence-based care, I maintain ongoing professional development in therapeutic approaches designed for complex trauma and operational stress injuries. This specialized training ensures that your path to recovery is guided by the most effective clinical modalities available.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Gold-standard treatment for PTSD that helps individuals process traumatic experiences and reduce trauma-related symptoms, supporting recovery and improved daily functioning.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
A structured trauma-focused approach that helps individuals gradually process traumatic memories and reduce avoidance and distress associated with trauma.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A widely researched modality that helps individuals recognize and modify patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to emotional distress.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
A skills-based approach that supports emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthier interpersonal relationships.
Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative, client-centred approach that helps individuals strengthen motivation, build confidence, and create meaningful change.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
An evidence-based approach that helps individuals develop psychological flexibility and take meaningful action guided by personal values.
Recovery, Resilience, and Return to Meaningful Living
You don't have to navigate the path to recovery in isolation. Reach out today for a professional, trauma-informed consultation to explore how we can move forward together.