About Me
Biography
PSYCHOTHERAPY, MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT, CONSULTATION
John Jacob (he/him/his), MB BCh, MPS, RP
For nearly 15 years, I have journeyed with individuals, couples, and families as they work toward enhancing their quality of life and mental wellbeing. Following the completion of my medical training, I found myself drawn to the practice of psychotherapy because it provided me with an opportunity to better foster therapeutic relationships. I value connection and the propensity for healing, growth, and self-reflection that exists within the therapeutic space. I completed a Master of Pastoral Studies, Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care to enhance my ability to work with individuals from a wholistic lens, thereby combining my medical, psychotherapeutic and spiritual care training. In addition to mind-body-soul integration, I have extensive experience working with individuals belonging to LGBTQIA2S+, HIV/AIDS, and BIPOC communities, and welcome clients from all spectrum of diversity.
My commitment to clients is to empower their personal growth and discovery through a therapeutic relationship that is grounded in trust, acceptance, and non-judgment. This collaboration enables me to accompany clients on the journey to processing their past and current experiences, identifying strengths and opportunities for growth, and working towards achieving a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
I believe that the desire for personal growth and change is what often motivates individuals to seek out psychotherapy. Disharmony within our relationship to self and others can lead us to experience thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that prevent us from living our happiest and most authentic selves. I believe that psychotherapy moves us toward an increased awareness of how these dynamics operate within our lives, and through this self-awareness we can begin to forge a commitment toward actions that yield meaningful change.
Credentials and Certifications
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MB BCh)- Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
Master of Pastoral Studies-Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy (MPS-SCP)- University of Toronto
Psychoanalytic Candidate- Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis (in progress)
Advanced Certificate in Couples and Family Therapy Studies- University of Guelph
Sex Therapy Training Program- University of Guelph
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)- 008722
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals- 5384-G
Completed professional development in Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Solution Focused Psychotherapy, Indigenous Healing and Seeking Safety, and Spiritually Integrative Psychotherapy