Who Am I?

“Hope is a thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.” – Emily Dickinson. Hello, my name is Renee Prins. I’m a mother, wife, sister, friend, aunt, and daughter—and in all of these roles, I deeply value the importance of meaningful relationships. I love running, volleyball, hiking, swimming, skiing… all the sports! I also enjoy travelling, animals, getting lost in a good book, and listening to podcasts while gardening in my yard. I knew that I wanted to be a psychologist from an early age, as I observed my Mum, the librarian at my high school, have students be drawn to her and confide in her when they were going through hard times; she was so wise and instilled hope and confidence in our lives.

I now have the same opportunity to create a space where you feel supported, understood, and cared for. Life can be so messy and painful sometimes, and I am here to make sure that you aren’t alone as you navigate the challenges. I bring a depth of personal experience, now turned passion, to my work, especially in the areas of reproductive and women’s mental health, grief, hospice, parenting, identity, self-esteem, and marriage. I am committed to supporting clients from all walks of life in their journeys through loss, healing, and personal growth. I work from a trauma-informed perspective, grounded in the belief that healing begins by compassionately witnessing and honouring the parts of ourselves that still carry pain.

Working With Me

I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful, evidence-based therapy for processing trauma. My therapeutic approach also draws from person-centred, existential, internal family systems (IFS), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and attachment-based frameworks. These perspectives allow me to tailor my approach to what you need, and support a deeper understanding of who you are, what’s important to you, and help you move towards living a life that feels purposeful and meaningful. One of my passions is working with youth and young adults.

If that’s you, I would love to support and mentor you as you navigate life’s uncertainties and explore who you are becoming. I also believe therapy isn’t just for times of crisis. Proactively caring for our mental health is part of living a full, balanced life. Whether you’re setting goals, building self-awareness, or working on personal growth, therapy can be a powerful tool for showing up as the best version of yourself in your relationships, career, and everyday life. If any of this resonates with you, I would love to chat more. For more information about me, check out my Instagram: @reneeprins.therapy.