Olivia E. Barrett M. Sc.

Olivia E. Barrett is a licensed psychologist and psychotherapist with a Master’s degree in Psychology and 27 years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and adults. She has completed postgraduate training in psychotherapy, including a psychodynamic specialization. Her practice brings together child psychotherapy, parent counseling, and psychotraumatology, supporting both individuals and families in addressing emotional, developmental, and relational challenges.

She provides therapy for children and young people while guiding parents in understanding and responding to their child’s emotional needs. She also supports adults, particularly in the area of trauma and attachment, helping individuals process early and later-life experiences that continue to affect well-being and relationships.

Olivia Barrett is an accredited EMDR practitioner (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Her clinical focus includes trauma-related difficulties, including childhood and attachment trauma, as well as anxiety, family conflict, and emotional regulation.

Her approach integrates psychodynamic understanding with evidence-based and trauma-informed methods. It combines therapeutic depth with practical guidance for parents and caregivers, supporting both individual healing and the development of stable, resilient family relationships.

Writing under a pen name for professional and personal privacy, Olivia E. Barrett draws on clinical experience to offer practical, accessible strategies. Her writing is dedicated to helping individuals and families build healthier relationships, process trauma, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.

She is also a mother of two.