Hannah Bigelow (she/her)

PhD, Doctoral Associate

Hannah has a Ph.D. in School and Applied Child Psychology at Western University and will soon be a psychologist under supervised practice with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario. She is dedicated to understanding and enhancing the unique challenges faced by individuals across different life stages.

With a background spanning children, adolescents, and adults, Hannah has a special interest in working with individuals experiencing generalized anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety, trauma, social anxiety, self-esteem concerns, body-focused repetitive behaviours, ADHD, mood disorders, emotional regulation difficulties, and perfectionism. 

Hannah has worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of OCD presentations, including contamination, harm-related thoughts, sexual themes, feelings of “just rightness,” and perfectionism. She also brings experience in working with clients who have ADHD and autism, tailoring therapeutic approaches to better suit their unique needs. By incorporating strategies that address attention challenges, sensory sensitivities, and cognitive differences, she ensures therapy is both accessible and meaningful. Grounded in evidence-based treatments such as CBT, I-CBT, Exposure Therapy, ACT, DBT, CPT and mindfulness-based therapies, Hannah’s integrative approach ensures personalized care for individuals of all ages.

When working with youth, Hannah places a strong emphasis on collaborating with parents, offering tailored guidance and parent training to support their children’s developmental and therapeutic journeys.

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.

Hannah has experience conducting assessments for a variety of concerns, including personality disorders, OCD, mood disorders, anxiety, and body-focused repetitive behaviours. Moreover, Hannah has extensive experience working with individuals 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 committed to creating an affirming, inclusive, and collaborative therapeutic space where individuals of all identities and backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals, feel seen, supported, and valued.

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