Cultivating wholeness in the face of any prognosis
Mindfulness-informed psychotherapy for life-limiting illness and palliative care
Hello! My name is Celina Carter and I’m so glad you found your way here. I am a registered nurse psychotherapist. I am also a PhD-prepared research scientist, published author, and active lecturer who is committed to increasing access to high quality palliative care that supports people in their spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
With the right support, people can become intimate with their suffering and develop ways of transforming that which distresses them. Everything I do starts with validation, acknowledgment, and compassion. Through deep listening, we can explore distress and develop a sense of wholeness regardless of the prognosis.
My approach
Mindfulness-informed end-of-life (EOL) psychotherapy is rooted in evidence-based science and contemplative traditions to enhance people’s capacity to be with the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that emerge when encountering mortality.
Everything I recommend to clients is rooted in evidence-based knowledge and practice.
Education and Training
Academic Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) - Dalhouise University (2002-2006)Master of Nursing (MN) - Toronto Metropolitan University (2011-2013)Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health Social and Behavioural Health Studies (PhD - SBHS) - University of Toronto (2015-2022)Training
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for grief and end-of-life from Praxis (2024) Level 1-4 training in palliative care from SE Health (2024)
Certificate in mindfulness-informed end-of-life care from the School of Continuing Studies at the University of Toronto (2017-2018)Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully (CALM) training from Global Institute of Psychosocial, Palliative and End-of-Life Care (2016)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 2-day training from Dr. Mary Elliot (2014)
Dialectical behaviour therapy training from BehaviouralTech (2013)Motivational interviewing training from the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (2010)
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training from Salt Spring Centre of Yoga (2006)
Practice License
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (registration number 09404450) (2010-Present)
Influential Teachers
Thich Nhat Hanh; Tara Brach; Michele Chaban; Sharon Blackie; Ira Byock
Inquire about working together
Request a 20 minute free consultation.
Some extended health benefits reimburse for nurse-led psychotherapy. If your plan does not cover this, I can work with you to try to get coverage. Insurance Providers who reimburse for nurse-led psychotherapy includes: GreenShield.
The Canada Revenue Agency CRA recognizes the cost of non-reimbursed therapy services provided by nurses as a medical expense, eligible for tax credit. Client’s can claim up to 3% of their net income or $2,479 on their tax return.
I am located in Toronto, ON, Canada. Clients must be Ontario residents.