Welcome!
Hello. Thank you for finding us. I’m glad you are here.
You are here because there are some difficulties in your life. Thank you for reaching out for support. It can be anxiety provoking to look for a therapist. You are taking a brave first step towards healing.
Core Values
I created the Institute with certain core values in mind.
- My goal is that you always feel safe here. It can be frightening to take the first step towards counselling. My desire is that you feel safe and welcomed without judgement.
- I’ve created an environment that is free of judgement. We all have our own stories and our own struggles. No one should ever be judged on their story or difficulties.
- The Calgary Institute of Counselling was created with a focus on bringing healing to clients. It focuses on client care and transformation. Our therapists want to hear your story. They want to understand you so that they can help you heal and transform.
Promises
There are certain promises and guarantees that I make to clients.
- I will help you find the right therapist. The most important factor in counselling is the client/therapist relationship. This is why I have put in place a free 20-minute consultation for all new clients if they so choose. This way you can get to know your therapist and find out if it will be a safe relationship for you.
- I never want finances to stand in the way of getting better. Counselling can be expensive, and I do not want finances to be that barrier that stops you from reaching out. Sliding scale can be an option for those who need it. The goal is to help people find healing.
- I promise that there will be no waitlist. You should not have to wait weeks to address your anxieties, difficulties or struggles. We have appointments reserved for new clients so that they can quickly access the support they need.
- You will receive the type of counselling that is most helpful for you. We tailor all counselling sessions to each individual client as no two clients are the same or have the same story. We want this to be a collaborative effort.
Our desire at the Institute is to journey with you. We want to work collaboratively with you to find healing, to help restore your joy whether that be personally or in your relationship. We look forward to hearing from you.
Services
Therapists
Jenn Betts
Jenn believes that counselling is most effective with a strong client/counsellor relationship. She counsels from an empathic and collaborative approach. Her desire is to create a place of emotional safety for her clients. Clients often tell her that they feel comfortable and understood in session. She has trained under some of the foremost leaders in counselling […]Learn More
Adriana Schmidt
Adriana is passionate about empathetically empowering clients to heal and change so that they can live their lives to the fullest. She believes that every person is valuable and therefore treats people with respect, unconditional positive regard and compassion. She knows that everyone is capable of change but understands that it is hard and takes […]Learn More
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