We are a group of psychodynamic therapists, men and women, who work together in a collective experience of exploring the inner landscape of the conscious and unconscious world of the Self. We understand that the human being (body, mind and spirit) is a microcosm, that is, a community of being in relationship with the whole universe.
left to right:
Daniel McDonald, founder of the Centre; Joan Barnet; Natalie Tanner; Anne Deck
The Centre For Psychotherapy and Emotional Bodywork was founded by Daniel McDonald to integrate the ever-growing diversity of bio-dynamic psychotherapy. The CENTRE today has many therapists specializing in a variety of different forms of psychotherapy and emotional bodywork. See 'therapists' page for staff listing.
CPEB Therapies Inc. was founded 1967 and continues to grow and expand today with new colleagues and associates.
Our Therapists
Daniel McDonald [1930–2011]
DANIEL has been in private practice on both an individual and group basis since 1967, working in many areas including family therapy, drug and sexual abuse and addictions. Dan has pioneered intensive weeklong group sessions and has instituted two "Journey into Self-Discovery" programs: one for Men in Ministry and the other for Professional People. He is both a former seminarian and a publisher who assisted in the development of many educational programs geared towards a deeper understanding of the Self. He is the founder of C.P.E.B. Therapies Inc., The Institute for Psychotherapy & Emotional Bodywork and is co-founder and co-director of Asklepion [Toronto] Ltd.
Dan's Eulogy: Larry Richard, a friend of Dan's for over 40 years, delivered the eulogy during the latter part of the May 9, 2011 funeral mass. The mass, which was attended by 300 friends and family, took place at Dan's parish, St. Basil's Church in Toronto.
Read the complete eulogy »
Joan Barnett
Anne Deck R.N., C. Ht.
IN ADDITION TO her private practice and teaching at the I.P.E.B., Anne's interest has been in her work with women. Her women's workshops are a distinctive combination of dream work, hypnosis, ritual, storytelling, movement and dance. By engaging her participants in a deep exploration of their sexuality and presence in relationship, Anne is able to teach and assist each woman in her understanding of her own maturity and feminine essence. Anne also acts as interviewer in the C.P.E.B. In-take Program for new clients.
Francis Deck
FRANCIS is in private practice and holds a diploma from the I.P.E.B. He is also a certified Sex Addiction Therapist [Compass Point Addiction Foundation] and is co-founder/co-director of Asklepion [Toronto] a program of Recovery, Relapse Prevention and Psycho-therapy for Sexual Trauma, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Anorexia and Cybersex Compulsions.
Harvey Hall B.A., B.Ed.
HARVEY is in private practice. He holds a diploma from the I.P.E.B. where he serves as librarian-at-large and tutor for students with special needs. He works with the roles of humour and drama in the therapeutic setting. At present his interests turn to the language and psychology of illness and its expressions. 
Terry Hynes C. Ht.
TERRY is a certified hypnotherapist with the National Guild and the Ontario Association for Hypnotherapy. He holds a diploma from the I.P.E.B. and is in private practice. Terry has experience with both individuals and groups in the fields of both hypnotherapy and psychotherapy.
John J. Kennedy Ph. D.
JOHN holds a diploma from the I.P.E.B. where he is also a faculty member. His doctoral thesis on Freud's scientific method in the Philosophy of Science reflects his abiding interest in psychotherapy, spirituality, sexuality and the inter-relationship of character, religion and moral style. The history and philosophy of science remain as ever keen and absorbing interests. 
John Pitt M.T.C.
JOHN is in private practice. In addition to his diploma from the I.P.E.B., John is a registered Shiatsu Therapist. He is also a certified Sex Addiction Therapist [Compass Point Addiction Foundation] and is co-founder/co-director of Asklepion [Toronto] a program of Recovery, Relapse Prevention and Psycho-therapy for Sexual Trauma, Sexual Addiction, Sexual Anorexia and Cybersex Compulsions. 
Ann Schnurr
ANN is in private practice. She is a graduate of I.P.E.B and a certified reflexologist. In addition to her commitments as teacher, bursar and co-registrar in the I.P.E.B. program, Ann also acts as interviewer in the C.P.E.B Intake Program for new clients. 
Joseph Schnurr M.Ed.
JOSEPH is in private practice and holds a diploma from the I.P.E.B. In addition to his role as principal, Joseph has played a major role in the development of IPEB since its inception. He leads classes on a variety of topics in which he is expert which include Self-psychology and the history and practice of Emotional Bodywork among others
David Tanner B.Eng., M.B.A.
DAVID is a Senior Business Consultant, a private financial advisor and a lecturer in the field of business and finance. He has been an associate faculty member at the I.P.E.B. since its inception, instructing students in the foundation of setting up sound business and entrepreneurial practice and in the psychology of money.
Antonino Guerrera
Gillian Strange
Natalie Tanner
The ISPEB Diploma Program
The following senior students in the ISPEB Diploma Program see clients under supervision as part of the practicum requirements of that program.
Kevin Brown
Dr. Lucce Milo
Pan Foster