About rena

Rena Klisouris - past PRESIDENT

Rena began her career as an ESL instructor, holding various teaching and supervisory positions as she lived and worked on three continents; she made a successful transition to counselling after settling in Montreal. Rena holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology as well as a Master’s degree in English, both from McGill University. She is a licensed member of the OCCOQ and currently works as a counsellor for the English Montreal School Board, where she provides personal and career counselling for adolescents ages 11-17. Rena is also a Qualifying Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and has a private practice offering counselling services. Her areas of interest and expertise include career counselling, grief counselling and hoarding. Rena has specialized training in CBT, Solution-Focussed Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.  

Rena acted as QCA President for the last four years, and has also previously held the positions of CCPA Student Representative and E-Bulletin Director. Rena is pleased to take on the role of Past President, and is committed to supporting initiatives that will unite and empower counselling professionals in Quebec.