Dr. Charles Nelson
Private Practice
10927 Oxbow Drive
Komoka, ON N0L 1R0
Telephone: (519) 204-1806
Email: charles.g.nelson@gmail.com
Clinical interests: Primary focus is trauma-focused psychotherapy for PTSD utilizing CPT/CBT and/or PE approach. Work integratively with individuals and occasionally families. Population is typically EMS, veterans, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, and the RCMP (other police services too). Additionally, focus on vocational rehabilitation (return to work readiness) with adults typically experiencing adjustment disorders, major depressive disorders, anxiety and panic disorders.
Topics for workshops, seminars: PTSD and military culture; peer support as a primary treatment effect; organizational consulting; working with first responder organizations
Type of clinical practica: Advanced assessment; Advanced intervention; Supervision practicum
Types of clients: Adult
Modality: Individual; Group; Family
Theoretical orientation: Cognitive behavioural; ACT/Mindfulness; Prolonged Exposure Therapy & Cognitive Processing Therapy; Interpersonal process; Cognitive; Family systems
Types of client problems: PTSD; OC & related disorders; Bipolar & related disorders; Somatic symptom & related disorders; Depressive disorders; Anxiety disorders; Dissociative disorders; Sexual dysfunction; Personality disorders
Type of supervision you can provide: Student describes case; Co-therapy/Co-interview; Observe student live
Recent students: H. Abbas, Y. Yosopov (2022); S. Withnell, L. Yosopov, C. Chadwick (2024)
Current students: S. Withnell (2025)
Clinical mentor: Not available
Research interests: PTSD; Effective case management; Chronic pain; Dispositional characteristics involved in cardiac disease; Mild traumatic brain injury; Vicarious trauma
Available to supervise: Yes
Constraints: Available to supervise advanced doctoral student for adult trauma-focused clinical setting (Fall).
Last updated: April 28, 2025
