Donald Currie, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Algonquin Highlands ON
At Dimensions Algonquin Highlands, I work collaboratively with clients to support a safe, structured, and client-centred therapeutic environment for self-exploration and personal development. My approach is informed by somatic and trauma-informed psychotherapy.
At the start of a retreat, each client participates in an initial check-in where we collaboratively review goals, expectations, and safety considerations. This includes discussion of informed consent, participation in group programming, and any relevant considerations related to medications or overall well-being. Attention is also given to establishing a respectful and supportive group environment.
Throughout the retreat, I facilitate group psychotherapy sessions that support emotional exploration, reflective processing, and increased awareness of mind-body experiences. These sessions may incorporate somatic and relational approaches, along with complementary practices such as breathwork and sound-based relaxation, where appropriate. Participation is voluntary, and pacing is guided by client readiness and clinical judgment.
Within my role as a Registered Psychotherapist, I may support clients in preparing for and integrating experiences, with a focus on psychological safety and meaning-making.
In addition to group work, I offer individual psychotherapy sessions using approaches such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Deep Brain Reorienting, Internal Family Systems, and somatic attachment-based frameworks. The focus is on supporting clients in processing experiences, increasing self-awareness, and applying insights in ways that are meaningful in their daily lives.
My work is supported by an interdisciplinary team, with each provider working within their respective scope of practice. Complementary wellness practices may be offered alongside psychotherapy but are not a substitute for regulated mental health care. The overall approach emphasizes collaboration, informed consent, and individualized care. Outcomes may vary.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Dimensions Algonquin Highlands, where I support the development and delivery of retreat-based programming informed by somatic and trauma-informed approaches. With over 20 years of experience, my work draws on evidence-informed practices, including neuroscience perspectives and modalities such as EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Within my role, I provide psychotherapy in accordance with professional standards, supporting clients in exploring experiences related to stress, trauma, and mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression.
My approach emphasizes collaboration, informed consent, and psychological safety, with attention to each client’s readiness, goals, and capacity for therapeutic work. At Dimensions, psychotherapy is offered alongside optional complementary wellness practices such as yoga, breath work, and nature-based activities, which are not a substitute for regulated mental health care.
I have also maintained a private practice in Toronto and held a clinical role at Helix Healthcare Group, a centre focused on mental health and addiction. My work is grounded in supporting self-awareness, emotional processing, and connection, within a respectful and client-centred therapeutic relationship.
Dimensions Algonquin Highlands offers a range of integrative programs that combine psychotherapy with complementary wellness practices. Programming is designed to support self-exploration, well-being, and personal development within a structured, trauma-informed environment. Each program is tailored to individual goals, preferences, and readiness. Key offerings include:
1. Ascend – Cannabis-Informed Retreats
These retreats may include clients who independently choose to use cannabis as part of their personal practices. Cannabis use is optional, self-directed, and not provided, prescribed, or administered by Dimensions or its clinicians.
The program includes preparatory sessions focused on intention-setting, informed consent, and safety, as well as integration sessions to support reflection and meaning-making. Psychotherapy is provided within scope, and clinicians do not direct or advise on substance use.
2. Elevate – Trauma-Informed Retreats
This program is intended for individuals seeking support in relation to the impacts of stress and trauma. It incorporates evidence-informed approaches such as somatic and relational therapies, including modalities like Somatic Psychotherapy and Deep Brain Reorienting, alongside group and individual psychotherapy.
The focus is on supporting emotional regulation, increasing awareness of mind-body experiences, and fostering capacity for processing within each client’s readiness and tolerance.
3. Wellness Retreats
These retreats are designed to support general well-being and stress management. Programming may include mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and yoga, along with optional wellness services such as massage therapy and other holistic practices.
These services are not psychotherapy and are not a substitute for regulated mental health or medical care.
4. Veterans Elevate Retreats
This program is tailored for veterans seeking support with stress, transition, and mental health challenges. It includes group and individual psychotherapy, somatic-based approaches, and optional wellness practices such as mindfulness and massage.
The program aims to support emotional regulation, peer connection, and skill development. Participation is voluntary, and care is adapted to each individual’s goals, preferences, and readiness.
5. Custom Retreats for Organizations and Groups
Dimensions offers customized retreats for organizations and groups, with programming that may focus on stress management, team development, and personal growth. Content is adapted to the needs and goals of each group and may include both educational and experiential components.