Hannah Bigelow

MA, Doctoral Associate

Hannah is a Ph.D. Candidate in School and Applied Child Psychology at Western University. She is dedicated to understanding and enhancing the unique challenges faced by individuals.

Hannah has a special interest in working with individuals experiencing OCD, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, learning challenges, and perfectionism. Her background encompasses work with children, adolescents, emerging adults and parents.
Hannah places a strong emphasis on collaborating with parents, providing them with tailored guidance and parent training to support their children’s developmental and therapeutic journeys.

Hannah’s holistic and integrative approach ensures that individuals receive tailored interventions that address their unique needs and challenges. Her practice is firmly grounded in evidence-based treatments, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Action Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.

Hannah’s background also includes extensive training and work experience with the Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Centre, as well as the Thames Valley District School Board. In addition to providing therapy during these roles, Hannah conducted comprehensive learning and ADHD assessments. These assessments facilitate a deeper understanding of individualized learning needs for children and provide guidance to both families and schools in their efforts to support students. Hannah also served as a classroom teacher in her home province, Prince Edward Island, providing her with a unique perspective of the needs of young learners during their critical developmental years. This practical experience has equipped Hannah with insights into the academic and developmental hurdles that young individuals encounter in their education journey.

Moreover, Hannah has extensive experience working with children with ADHD and their parents, providing thorough assessment and tailored treatment strategies to enhance daily life and academics. Hannah’s research endeavors focus on the utilization of physical activity to enhance the psycho-emotional and cognitive functioning in children with ADHD, while also investigating the challenges schools encounter when implementing Ontario’s Daily Physical Activity Policy.

Above all, Hannah is driven by her commitment to creating a nurturing, supportive, and collaborative environment for her clients.

Outside of her professional life, Hannah finds joy in spending time with her dogs, engaging in an active lifestyle, and exploring new culinary experiences.