top of page
Hi, I'm Cathy
Cathy Iu
MMT, MTA, MT-BC, RP(Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Certified Music Therapist (MTA),
Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC)
About Me
Other than being a Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Music Therapist, I am also a passionate yogi and musician. Throughout my own wellness journey, I found that music and mindfulness were such powerful tools in processing my own emotions. I was drawn to mental health and was eager to help those who are struggling with their mental well-being. This led me to pursue my Master's in Music Therapy and I am now a Music Psychotherapist who strives to spread the healing power of music and mindfulness to the world!
As a Music Psychotherapist, I have provided services to a wide range of populations in community, hospital and private practice settings. I have supported children with developmental diagnoses at a rehabilitation hospital, provided mental health support to teen and adults in an acute psychiatric hospital, and supported teens, families and adults in a private practice setting.
Specialties
I specialize in supporting tweens, teens and adults' mental well-being through integrating music and/or mindfulness into conventional talk therapy. I have witnessed how this creative approach could benefit this population, especially those who were new to therapy or those who were looking for an alternative approach to traditional therapy.
My approach to therapy is all about collaboration and empowerment. Together, we will decide what session format/approach can best support your needs, so that you can feel confident and empowered as you begin your wellness journey with me at MindFully.
Qualifications
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17898 - College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Certified Music Therapist (MTA) #1450 - Canadian Association of Music Therapists
Music Therapist - Board Certified (MT-BC) #19445 - Certification Board for Music Therapists
Master of Music Therapy - Wilfrid Laurier University
Bachelor of Music (Double major: Contemporary Writing & Production, Film Scoring) - Berklee College of Music
Therapeutic Techniques
-
Music Therapy Interventions
-
Mindfulness-based Interventions
-
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
-
Trauma-informed Therapy
-
Safe and Sound Protocol
-
ACT techniques
-
CBT techniques
Whether you are going through a difficult time in life, experiencing mental health challenges, or hoping to optimize your overall wellbeing, I invite you to reach out and I hope to be a part of your unique wellness journey.
bottom of page