About Dr. Schibler
Training
I was bitten by the “Psychology Bug” early in my post-secondary education and immediately found myself interested in this field. I earned my Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Psychology at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, and my Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Clinical Psychology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC. As part of my doctoral training, I completed a one-year internship at Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital in Ontario.
I frequently take professional training and workshops to keep my skills current. I recently became a Certified Hakomi Therapist after completing two years of training and one year of supervision in Hakomi Body-Centered and Mindfulness-Based psychotherapy.
Work Experience
I started my private practice in 1997. I also work as a Psychology Advisor at WorkSafeBC, the Workers’ Compensation Board of BC. I consult to case managers and vocational rehabilitation specialists about the psychological services required by injured workers, and arrange and monitor these services. Earlier in my career, I worked as a rehabilitation psychologist in two interdisciplinary chronic pain programs at WorkSafeBC.
I have provided psychological services to a number of institutions including several Vancouver hospitals, a major employee assistance program, a psychological assessment firm, an adolescent treatment facility, and a mental health centre. I am a member of the College of Psychologists of British Columbia, the British Columbia Psychological Association, the Hakomi Institute of BC, and the Hakomi Institute (International).
In My Free Time
My biggest passion is travel, whether it’s a camping trip in our beautiful province, or a journey to a far-away new place. A special travel highlight was my 2007 backpacking trip to South East Asia and Nepal. Closer to home, I enjoy many cultural and artistic events that Vancouver offers.