Dr. Meredith Foot
Dr. Meredith Foot is a Clinical, Health, and Counselling Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She is an Associate with the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (OICBT) and Clinical Professor at the University of Ottawa, providing clinical supervision and training to doctoral-level students in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Foot brings a caring, collaborative approach to her work with clients and aims to help individuals identify and work towards their goals. She uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related approaches and is committed to providing a high level of quality, evidence-based care. Dr. Foot is experienced in treating a range of mental health conditions as well as in working with clients to address problems related to self-esteem, life stress, grief/loss, and relationship concerns. As a health psychologist, Dr. Foot is also passionate about helping individuals make healthy lifestyle changes and assisting those who are adjusting to chronic illness.
You are welcome to contact Dr. Foot directly for a free information call at 613-820-9931, ext. 233 or you may reach her by secure message at https://aws-portal.owlpractice.ca/drmfoot/account
Services are currently offered virtually via secure video or telephone.
About Meredith
Clinical, Health, & Counselling Psychologist, Autonomous Practice, College of Psychologists of Ontario (2012)
https://cpo.on.ca/
Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa (2011)
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/programs/graduate/clinical-psychology
Bachelors of Arts (B.A.), Honours, Psychology, Carleton University (2003) https://admissions.carleton.ca/programs/psychology-ba/
Dr. Foot’s practice (assessment, diagnosis, and treatment) is in the service of adult populations (ages 18-65) within the following areas:
- Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
- Anxiety (Social, Generalized, Panic, Agoraphobia, Health Anxiety, Specific Phobia including Emetophobia)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Life Transitions/Adjustment Related Difficulties
- Grief/Loss
- Work-related Stress
- Interpersonal/Relationship Concerns
- Health & Lifestyle goals
- Adjustment to/coping with illness.
- Anxiety and depression related to Tinnitus
- Emotion regulation concerns, including Anger Management
- Self-Esteem
- Assertiveness
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (treatment only)
Dr. Foot uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related evidence-based approaches in her work with clients.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Mindfulness & Compassion based approaches
University of Ottawa Excellence Scholarship (2003 – 2008)
https://www.uottawa.ca/study/fees-financial-support/scholarships-awards-overview
Canada Graduate Scholarship (2005 – 2008)
https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-Etudiants/PG-CS/CGSD-BESCD_eng.asp
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2003, 2004, 2005 – declined) https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRDR019245.html
Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Carleton University (2003)
https://carleton.ca/secretariat/wp-content/uploads/Senate-Medals_Policy_Aug_2021.pdf
Ontario-Quebec Exchange Fellowship (2003 – declined)
David Bernhardt Scholarship for Personality Psychology, Carleton University (2002)
https://futurefunder.carleton.ca/giving-fund/david-k-bernhardt-scholarship-in-psychology-giving/
E.W.R. Steacie Scholarship, Carleton University (2002)
Murdoch Maxwell MacOdrum Scholarship, Carleton University (2001)
Gerhard Herzberg Scholarship, Carleton University (2000)
Presidents Scholarship, Carleton University (1999)
The following are areas of training completed during Dr. Foot’s involvement in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at the University of Ottawa:
Urgent Consultation Clinic, The Ottawa Hospital
https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/en/clinical-services/deptpgrmcs/departments/mental-health/our-services/outpatient-services-urgent-consultation-clinic/
In-patient Psychiatry, The Ottawa Hospital
https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/en/clinical-services/deptpgrmcs/departments/mental-health/our-services/inpatient-services/
Mood Disorders Program, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
https://www.theroyal.ca/patient-care-information/clinics-services-programs/mood-and-anxiety
Schizophrenia Program, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
https://www.theroyal.ca/patient-care-information/clinics-services-programs/schizophrenia-recovery-program
Shared Mental Health Care Program, The Ottawa Hospital
https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/en/clinical-services/deptpgrmcs/departments/mental-health/our-services/shared-mental-health-care/
Centre for Psychological Services & Research (CPSR), University of Ottawa
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/centre-psychological-services-research
Neuromuscular Service, The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre
https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/en/clinical-services/deptpgrmcs/departments/rehabilitation-centre/our-programs-and-services/neuromuscular-care-stream/
Crossroads Children’s Centre
https://crossroadschildren.ca/
Dr. Foot is invested in life-long professional development through ongoing study, consultation, and attendance at seminars and workshops on topics including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and treatment of specific disorders and client concerns (e.g., mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, emetophobia, grief/loss, ADHD, tinnitus, etc.).
Clinical, Health, & Counselling Psychologist, Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (2010-present)
https://www.ottawacbt.ca/
Clinical Professor; University of Ottawa; Centre for Psychological Services and Research (2016-present)
https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/centre-psychological-services-research
Clinical & Health Psychologist, Shared Mental Health Care Program, The Ottawa Hospital (October 2011-December 2012 – Supervised Practice; December 2012 to February 2014 – Autonomous Practice).
https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/en/clinical-services/deptpgrmcs/departments/mental-health/our-services/shared-mental-health-care/
Research Assistant, Mood Disorders Research Unit, Institute of Mental Health Research (January 2007 to August 2009)
https://www.theroyal.ca/research
Teaching Assistant, University of Ottawa & Carleton University
Introduction to Applied Psychology, University of Ottawa (2005/2006)
Introduction to Psychology I and II, Carleton University (2002/2003)
Psychological Factors in Health and Illness, Carleton University (2003)
Research Student, Stress and Anxiety Clinical Research Unit, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (May to August 2002).
https://www.theroyal.ca/research
Program Counselor, Paul Menton Centre, Carleton University (September 2000 to April 2001)
https://carleton.ca/pmc/
Peer-Reviewed Articles
Tasca, G.A., Foot, M.L., Leite, C., Maxwell, H., Balfour, L., Bissada, H. (2011). Interpersonal Processes in Psychodynamic-Interpersonal and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: A Systematic Case Study of Two Groups. Psychotherapy, 48 (3), 260-273.
file:///C:/Users/mered/Downloads/Interpersonal_Processes_in_Psychodynamic-Interpers.pdf
Whiffen, V.E., Foot, M.L., & Thompson, J.M. (2007). Self-silencing mediates the link
between marital conflict and depression. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships,
24 (6), 993-1006.
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0265407507084813
Foot, M. & Koszycki, D. (2004). Gender differences in anxiety-related traits in
patients with panic disorder. Depression and Anxiety, 20, 123-130.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/da.20031
Poster Presentations
Foot, M.L. & Whiffen, V.E. (October, 2009). Adolescent girls at risk for depression:
Emotional and physiological implications. Poster presented at the Women’s Mental
Health in Ontario: Building Networks and Research Capacity Conference. Toronto,
Ontario.
Foot, M.L., Whiffen, V.E., & Kerr, M.A. (June, 2007). Maternal depression and children’s emotional distress: Examining the impact of comorbidity. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Conference. Ottawa, Ontario.
Foot, M.L., Whiffen, V.E., & Thompson, J.M. (June, 2005). Self-silencing and depression: Examining the links with marital conflict and self-esteem. Poster presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Conference. Montreal, Quebec.
Foot, M. & Koszycki, D. (November 2002). Gender differences in personality among panic disorder patients. Poster presented at the 23rd Annual Research Day at the Royal Ottawa Hospital, hosted by the Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa. Ottawa, Ontario.