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Jeremy Varner is the Founder and CEO of IronMind Wellness Inc. Growing up in both Moncton and Parrsboro (Nova Scotia), he relocated to Bathurst in August 2023, from Yellowknife, NT. Jeremy enjoys being outside, watching hockey (Go Leafs), playing softball, and spending time with his girlfriend and son.

Jeremy has been in the helping profession for over 15 years working in a variety of front-line roles including child protection and family support, case management and housing, and criminal justice. As a therapist, he has worked as a Counselling Therapist and Outreach in Moncton, as a Regional Clinical Supervisor in Yellowknife, and as the Director of Clinical Services in Miramichi. Jeremy has a Bachelor of Arts (Criminology & Psychology) from St. Thomas University, a Family and Community Services diploma from Oulton College, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

As a Clinical Traumatologist and Brainspotting Therapist, Jeremy provides services in-person and online and primarily focuses on individuals in helping or high stress professions, those who have experienced trauma, and men’s mental health. However, he has experience in and can help support you with a variety of obstacles including substance dependence, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, disordered eating, assertiveness, family estrangement, and relationship concerns. Jeremy works with individuals aged 13 and up and offers individual, brainspotting, couples, and group therapy in addition to clinical supervision, workshops, and speaking opportunities.

Reach out today to discuss how he can best support you in moving forward.

REGISTRATIONS

  • Certified Canadian Counsellor - Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

  • Licensed Counselling Therapist Candidate - College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick

  • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

  • Certified Clinical Traumatologist - Traumatology Institute

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts – St. Thomas University (‘10)

  • Family and Community Services – Oulton College (’14)

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University (’20)

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

  • Brainspotting - Phase 1

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

  • Mental Health First Aid

  • Clinical Foundations in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (L1)

  • Family Therapy Foundations Training

  • Violence Risk Threat Assessment

  • ARC Trauma Treatment for Children and Adolescents

  • Navigating Care for Eating Disorders

  • Intimate Partner Violence Support and Prevention

  • Certified Yorkville & Athabasca University Practicum Supervisor

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