Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology)
Instructor, Psychology
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Psychology
604.986.1911 ext. 3140
Fir Building, room FR449
louisecournoyer@capilanou.ca
Education
Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Université de Sherbrooke, 2024
M.Ed., Curriculum Studies, University of British Columbia, 2000
M.A., Counselling Psychology, Simon Fraser University, 2005
Bio
Louise Cournoyer began her academic journey at McGill University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
She furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Education, a Master’s in Education (Curriculum Studies) from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University.
She completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Université de Sherbrooke in Québec, where her research focused on ageism and social isolation, specifically examining the use of metaphors to describe older adults.
Her journey has encompassed roles as a school counsellor and in the healthcare field, where she has worked as a psychotherapist and mental health clinician with children, adolescents and adults.
Louise is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and is registered with the College of Psychologists of Québec. She approaches her work with a commitment to growth, learning, and the well-being of those she serves in her clinical, research and educational roles.
My desire to teach psychology stems from a wish to engage with my students in the ongoing exploration of understanding the human experience.
As an educator, I am particularly interested in deepening my understanding of how theory is applied in clinical practice and exploring ways to enhance my ability to teach students the skills necessary to work effectively with clients in a helping capacity.
I have the privilege of teaching at City University and Thompson Rivers University, in addition to Capilano University.
My research interests are rooted in qualitative approaches to exploring complex aspects of human behaviour and relationships.
My past research has explored topics such as parenthood and adoption, premature therapy termination and aging and social isolation.
Currently, I am working on a research project that focuses on the mistreatment of older adults.
Additionally, I have a strong interest in the use of metaphors in both clinical work and research.