Halyna Batsoura
About Halyna Batsoura
Halyna Batsoura is a clinician at TELUS with a diverse background in both software engineering and psychotherapy, having transitioned from a career in technology to mental health counseling.
Title and Current Roles
Halyna Batsoura currently holds the title of Clinician at TELUS. In addition to her role at TELUS, she is also working as a Psychotherapist at Better Self - Psychotherapy & Counselling. These positions highlight her dual involvement in both clinical and corporate settings, reflecting her extensive experience in the mental health field.
Career Transition to Psychotherapy
Halyna Batsoura transitioned from a successful career in software engineering to psychotherapy. She began her mental health journey while working as a Psychotherapist at Andrew Shaul Psychology Professional Corporation from 2015 to 2019. This marked the start of her shift from technology to a focus on mental health, utilizing her technical background to enhance her skills in psychotherapy.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current roles, Halyna worked at several organizations, contributing her expertise in mental health. From 2020 to 2021, she served as a Psychotherapist at EQ Care. She also spent two years as a Psychotherapist at Gladshteyn & Baskakova Psychology Professional Corporation from 2017 to 2019. Her earlier career includes a role as a Consultant at LoyaltyOne Inc. and various managerial and specialist positions in the technology sector.
Educational Background
Halyna Batsoura holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from Athabasca University, completed between 2012 and 2016. This academic achievement followed her foundational education in Computer Science, where she earned an Honours B. Sc. from the University of Toronto from 1993 to 1997. Her diverse educational background underpins her unique combination of skills in both technology and psychotherapy.
Industry Experience
Halyna has over 20 years of professional experience across various industries. Her early career included significant roles such as Software Engineer at IBM Canada and Product Verification & Delivery Manager at Redknee Inc. She later leveraged her technical expertise in managerial positions before transitioning into the mental health field, where she now specializes in psychotherapy. Her diverse background enables her to bring a unique perspective to her clinical practice.