Heather Tomes
Instructor | Registered Psychologist
M.Ed., R. Psych. (APE) #772
Registered Psychologist with Authorized Practice Endorsement (#772; Saskatchewan College of Psychologists)
Master of Education in School and Counselling Psychology (University of Saskatchewan)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Honours (University of Saskatchewan)
Courses Taught: Counselling Theory and Techniques, Ethical and Legal Issues in Counselling, Counselling Skills Lab, Integration of Theology and Counselling, Counselling Practicum I, and Counselling Practicum II.
Areas of Expertise: Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma, resilience in coping, pastoral and missionary support
Heather Tomes is a registered psychologist licensed to practice in Saskatchewan. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Master of Education in School and Counselling Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan.
She serves as the Program Coordinator in the Counselling Department at Horizon Seminary and is the faculty supervisor for students completing their counselling practicums. In addition to her academic work and teaching, Heather works professionally in private practice as the founder of Living Well Psychology, providing supervision and consultation to provisional psychologists, registered counsellors, businesses, churches, and community organizations.
Before coming to Horizon, Heather worked as the Clinical and Executive Director at Christian Counselling Services in Saskatoon, where she provided clinical services to clients with mood or anxiety disorders, relationship issues, spiritual concerns, and work or ministry-related issues. She also supervised the clinical team at Christian Counselling Services.
She is a member of the Psychology Association of Saskatchewan. In addition, she has given numerous presentations to professional audiences on topics including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, resilient coping with chronic stress, and psychosocial wellness following abuse and violence.
Heather currently resides in Saskatoon, SK with her husband, and enjoys serving at her local church.