Background & Education

Dr. Goossens is registered in good standing with the College of Psychologists and Behavioural Analysts of Ontario to practise in adult clinical and forensic psychology. She has completed an extensive fifteen-year trajectory of international academic and clinical training, and maintains an active research program alongside clinical work. Dr. Goossens holds an M.Sc. in Adult Clinical and Health Psychology from KU Leuven (Belgium), an M.Sc. in Forensic Psychology from Maastricht University (the Netherlands), and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical and Forensic Psychology from Simon Fraser University. 

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Training

Dr. Goossens completed her residency and supervised practice at SJHH with rotations at the Forensic Psychiatry Program, the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy West Program (OSP West), and the Anxiety Treatment and Research Center (ATRC). Practicum placements have included youth and adult forensic services (corrections, in- and outpatient, BC); HeadWise (neuropsych, BC); Wise Mind (DBT, BC); SFU Clinic (ACT, CBT, MI outpatient, BC); Dr. Sharon Arnold & Associates (psychoeducational, giftedness, & ADHD assessment, BC).

What makes a psychologist truly specialized?
The educational pathway of a doctoral-level psychologist is not just about diagnosing or treating mental illness—it is about learning to conduct comprehensive, evidence-based assessments, clear communication of psychological findings, and application of scientific knowledge in both therapeutic and forensic settings. This specialized foundation guides everything Dr. Goossens does. Whether she is providing therapy, conducting psychological or forensic assessments, evaluating risk, or offering expert opinions, her work is grounded in research, clinical expertise, and an appreciation that every individual deserves an objective, thoughtful, and compassionate approach.

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