Welcome to Allera Counselling.

My name is Darren Schutten and I Iook forward to connecting with you.

About Darren

I am a Registered Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and a member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. Since completing my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at McMaster University in 2019, I have focused my practice on supporting parents and families in various clinical and community settings in achieving their client-centered goals.

I have completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, exposure therapy and mindfulness-based interventions which I incorporate into my clinical practice. These evidence-based therapies have proven to be effective in treating anxiety and related health issues.

Where my passion developed…

I am a proud father of three children. My oldest child was diagnosed with a peanut allergy at 6-months old. I know what it’s like to navigate the stresses associated with parenting a child with an anaphylactic food allergy across life’s stages.

My spouse Victoria and I launched Allera Counselling to address the growing need for counselling and therapy services for parents and children impacted by allergy-related stressors. Allera Counselling is committed to helping individuals better manage and reduce their fears and anxieties so that they can become empowered to live life confidently.