SUMMIT PSYCHOLOGY - Key Persons

Dr. Peel completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The University of East London, United Kingdom. During her training rotations she helped adults to overcome a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. She then specialized in family therapy and child psychology, assisting children and their families to cope with issues such as sexual and physical abuse, marital conflict, physical illness, and behavioural problems. She also developed expertise in psycho-educational assessment.

Job Titles:

• Registered Clinical Counsellor

Christine Clarke, MSc. RCC, SEP, has been supporting individuals working towards positive change for 20 years and holds sincere respect and compassion for the people that she works with. Her work has included addressing concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression and anxiety, problematic substance use, grief and loss, as well as parenting and relationship challenges.

Ms. Jaylene Bettcher is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists in the province of Alberta and with the College of Psychologists of British Columbia. She is also a member of the Canadian Psychological Association. With dual registration, she can provide psychological services (in-person and online) to both residents of British Columbia and Alberta.

Jen completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology at the University of Calgary. She completed her Master of Education in School and Applied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary where she specialized in child and youth assessment and counselling. Jen is a registered clinical counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Job Titles:

• Registered Clinical Counsellor

Julia Gerlitz is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) who has assisted individuals, youth, couples, and families overcome challenges in their lives since 2011. Julia holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of British Columbia, and is a faculty member with the Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy. A special interest for Julia is providing relationship therapy for couples. She is passionate about helping clients share untold narratives of strength and resilience, in order to create opportunities for change in their actions, perspectives, and identities. Julia is also a registered member of the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC).

Ms. Robin Swift, M.Ed. is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologist of British Columbia, a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologist in the province of Alberta and a registered member of the Canadian Psychological Association.