Who is Shelly Buckingham?

Shelly Buckingham is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario, who has worked with children, youth, and their caregivers for over two decades across a wide range of capacities. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology from Dalhousie University, a Bachelor of Education from the University of New Brunswick, a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from OISE/UT, and a Certificate in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University — and she is currently finishing her doctoral work in psychology from OISE/UT (Ed.D.).
 

What does Shelly Buckingham specialize in?

Most recently working in private practice, Shelly draws on the strengths of her clients to collaborate on tailored therapeutic approaches grounded in evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Equine-assisted therapy has become her most recent focus, and she is Eagala certified — a global association of professionals integrating horses into treatment — supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, trauma, relationship difficulties, and a range of other mental health concerns. She has expanded her scope of practice to include adults, and is using her doctoral education to focus on culturally informed practices and inventive ways to reach marginalized populations who would benefit from ADHD interventions.
 

What is Shelly Buckingham's background and training?

Her past experience includes working as a youth and family counsellor/psychometrist in community mental health, followed by a decade with the Psychological Services Department at the Durham District School Board, providing assessment, program and treatment recommendations, staff consultation, and therapeutic interventions for children and adolescents. During her time at the school board, she also served as Adjunct Clinical Supervisor for the School and Clinical Child Psychology program at OISE/UT.
 

A bit more about Shelly Buckingham

In her spare time, Shelly can be found with her family, who are her center. She enjoys spending time at home with pets, practicing yoga, enjoying the arts, or on a sailboat.