About Our Story at Driftwood Counselling
If you've been living with anxiety, OCD, or tics for a while, you probably already know that just trying harder doesn't cut it. You've likely tried that. A lot. And yet here you are - which honestly takes courage.
Driftwood Counselling exists for people who are ready to try something different. The work here is rooted in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which has some of the strongest research behind it for anxiety and OCD. That said, this isn't a paint-by-numbers approach. How ERP looks in practice is shaped around you — your patterns, what's getting in the way, and the kind of life you're working toward.
Sessions are genuinely collaborative. You'll never be handed a plan without understanding why, and your comfort and pace matter throughout the process. The relationship between client and therapist is part of what makes this work — not just a vehicle for it. We strive to create a space where all individuals feel respected, supported, and affirmed in who they are.
The goal isn't to white-knuckle your way to a symptom-free life. It's to gradually build a different relationship with fear and uncertainty — one where anxiety stops running the show.
Relief isn't about trying harder — it's about trying differently. That's what this work is for.
Professional Memberships
At Driftwood Counselling, we hold professional memberships and associations with several accredited organizations to serve you along your journey better.
Meet Jaclyn Cronin, MSW, RSW
I take a collaborative and respectful approach, meeting you where you are and tailoring therapy to your needs. I work with children, teens, and adults through both virtual and in-person sessions.
I support clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette syndrome, and related concerns such as body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), including skin picking and hair pulling. Together, we focus on understanding these patterns and building practical skills to help you feel more in control and confident.
My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Comprehensive Behavioural (ComB) Treatment for BFRBs, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). I also incorporate sand tray therapy, which blends elements of play and art therapy, when it fits your goals.
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Masters of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care
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Registered social worker with:
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
British Columbia College of Social Workers
Manitoba College of Social Workers
Ontario Association of Social Workers
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
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Core Clinical Specializations
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
CTSA-Certified Clinician in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, 2022
Paediatric OCD Training, University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Postpartum OCD
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours and Tic Disorders
Comprehensive Behavioural (ComB) Treatment for BFRBs, TLC Foundation Virtual Professional Training Institute, 2022
Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs)
Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT), TS-BTI
Additional Clinical Training
Anxiety and Behavioural Therapies
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Skills Training
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for ADHD
Trauma and PTSD
Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
Eating and Feeding Disorders
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Child and Experiential Therapies
Sand Tray Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Clinical Supervision Training (CRPO-approved), meeting requirements to provide clinical supervision under the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario framework
Equity, Diversity, and Indigenous Health
San'yas: Indigenous-specific Anti-Racism Learning Program. Core ICS Foundations and Mental Health ICS.
Meet Rylie Foerster, M.ACP.
It can feel exhausting when your mind won’t slow down. When overthinking, self-doubt, or anxiety start to take over, even simple things can feel heavier.
I work with anxiety, perfectionism, and low self-esteem, along with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related concerns like body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs) and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). I also support specific fears such as driving anxiety, panic, claustrophobia, and health worries. Together, we focus on understanding what keeps these patterns going and building practical tools to help you feel more grounded, confident, and present.
My approach uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to help you relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, so they have less impact on your day-to-day life. The goal is to build flexibility and trust in yourself over time.
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Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Masters of Arts in Psychology
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Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
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Core Clinical Specializations
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
IFS for OCD: An Integrated Approach to Treatment, The Knowledge Tree
Intensive Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD Workshop, CBI
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Workshop, The Knowledge Tree
The Clinician’s BDD Toolkit, CBT School
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours and Related Concerns
Contemporary Practices in the Treatment of BFRBs, The Center for Emotional Health
Additional Clinical Training
Anxiety and Behavioural Therapies
ACT for Beginners, Psychwire
Core Theoretical Approaches
At Driftwood Counselling we offer a variety of therapies with a core focus on these three theoretical approaches.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Comprehensive Behavioral (ComB) Treatment for BFRBs
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
Take the first step towards finding peace.
Take the first step towards finding peace.
We can work together to reduce symptoms and allow you to live a fuller life.