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Compassionate Counselling for Personal Growth

Walking alone in our most challenging times can be a scary and overwhelming experience. As a therapist, Rachel’s priority is to provide a safe and open space to process the challenging experiences of life and better understand our emotional responses. With education and life experience, Rachel aims to help guide clients through the life circumstances and traumas impacting one’s thoughts, feelings, and relationship dynamics. In entering the counselling space, Rachel hopes for each individual to feel the relief in knowing that you are not alone in your journey, gaining the tools and strategies to better manage life when it is the most difficult. Rachel does this through the evidence based practice of Emotion Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Additionally, Rachel provides EMDR therapy for trauma related processing.


A session with Rachel may involve exploring childhood/family history, current attachment/relationship dynamics, discovering restricting thought patterns, exploring relationships to various emotions, and practicing mindfulness activities for emotion regulation. Rachel uses a dynamic approach in helping clients work through issues related to anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, OCD, PTSD, anger, parenting, boundaries, self-esteem/inner critic work, and disordered eating. Rachel’s primary areas of focus include trauma processing, self-esteem development, intimate partner violence recovery, and relationship conflict. Through her experience working as a clinical counselor in British Columbia since 2021, Rachel has helped children and youth aged 7 to 18, adult individuals, and couples.


Rachel looks forward to meeting with you and beginning your journey towards healing!


To ensure that Rachel is a good fit for you, she offers free 20-minute video or over the phone consultations.


Rachel is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. 

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Rachel works with the following
Attachment Styles
Intimacy and Dating
Trauma

(including all kinds of abuse and religious trauma)
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Self-Esteem
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Family Conflict
Life Transition
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Women’s Issues
Self Harm
Workplace/Employment Issues
Sleep Issues
Gender Identity

Rachel is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists

Supporting Personal Growth & Healing

 

Having the opportunity to do meaningful work has always been a motivating element for Natalie. As a trauma-informed counsellor, Natalie guides clients in a direction of understanding and compassion through a process of reconfiguration of the self, helping clients discover core values and explore new ways to connect with life and relationships after trauma.

Natalie’s approach to counselling involves considering the many factors that contribute to a person’s well-being. This includes exploring where thoughts, emotions, and behaviours come from, and examining social conditions and cultural factors that play a major role in health and disease.

Natalie has been trained in the field of complex trauma and has experience working with a diverse range of clients. Natalie believes in taking a holistic biopsychosocial approach to counselling and incorporates psychodynamic elements into her practice.

Natalie believes trust and relational safety are two key components of creating a therapeutic alliance. Natalie carefully curates the therapeutic setting by creating and establishing relational safety and being empathic and sensitive towards the client’s needs, giving the support to assist clients in creating a more joyful and fulfilling life.

Her therapeutic philosophy is aligned with the Rogerian approach to humanistic counselling, in that the positive conditions of the therapeutic relationship will be the most important in establishing a working foundation with the client to target the issues and concerns they have and want to work on. Natalie believes therapy is a collaborative experience and empowers her clients to dive deeper into varying aspects of themselves.

Natalie works with helping clients attune to their own relational needs, how to begin to set effective boundaries with others, how to prioritize the self, navigate difficult relational situations, increase self-esteem, while integrating self-compassion and self-care into daily life.

Natalie also has training in emotion-focused therapy, ego-state therapy, and ART.

Natalie is registered as a Registered Provisional Psychologist, with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

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Natalie works with the following
Attachment Styles
Intimacy and Dating
Trauma

(including all kinds of abuse and religious trauma)
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Self-Esteem
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Family Conflict
Life Transition
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Women’s Issues
Self Harm
Workplace/Employment Issues
Sleep Issues
Gender Identity

Supporting Clients on Their Wellness Journey

 

Olivia is a kind and understanding individual who enjoys helping others in need. With a wide and diverse set of experience, Olivia has worked with many different populations, including clients who have experienced domestic violence, and those in crisis. Her skills of case management, case planning, and advocacy, provide a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to care, and she believes in fostering a relationship with clients through compassion and empathy. Olivia believes in creating a safe and trusting environment for her clients. She uses a strengths-based approach to help clients understand their resiliency and personal strengths. Olivia understands the importance of compassion and creating a non-judgmental space for her clients. Olivia uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including Emotion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive- Behavioural Therapy and Person-centered Therapy. With her volunteer experience across various organizations in Calgary, Olivia helps clients with goals they have in their lives related to finances, housing, and obtaining mental health support. In her spare time Olivia enjoys hockey, camping, and spending time with her family.

To ensure that she is a good fit for you, Olivia offers a free 20-minute consultation via phone or over video consult. She also has a variety of daytime and evening appointment times to ensure availability and accessibility for her clients. Olivia holds a Bachelor degree in psychology and a Master Degree of Counselling.

Olivia works with children, adolescents, couples, and individual adults.

Olivia is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

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Olivia works with the following
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Trauma
Self Esteem
Behavioural Issues
Coping Skills
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Workplace/ Employment issues
Sleep issues
Transgender
Self-Harm
Suicidal Ideations
Addictions
Family Conflict
Grief
Codependency
Divorce
Life Transitions
Career Guidance
EFT

Compassionate Therapy for Life’s Challenges

 

Alisha offers a compassionate and client-centred approach to therapy. As a trauma therapist, she has many years of experience creating a safe and non judgmental space for clients to navigate the complexities of trauma and foster a sense of resiliency, coping, and growth. She believes in empowering clients to explore the narratives that may be constraining them, and facilitate a process to break free from patterns and behaviours that are no longer serving them. Since trauma is rarely unaccompanied, Alisha gently explores client’s concerns to build rapport and an appropriate treatment plan. She utilizes the “one size does not fit all” approach to therapy and draws from a variety of evidence based therapeutic modalities.

Alisha has experience with clients struggling with Workers Compensation (WCB), motor vehicle accidents (MVA), and Veteran’s Affairs (VA).

Alisha holds a Bachelor of Science from University of Toronto, and a Master’s of Psychology from Adler Graduate Professional School. She offers support to residents of Ontario and Alberta. She works with adults for individual or couples counselling. Therapy sessions are typically 1 hour (50-minutes), 1.5 hours (80-minutes) for EMDR. Alisha offers sessions in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

In her spare time, Alisha enjoys crocheting, dancing, playing video games, and spending time with her family and friends.

Alisha is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. Additionally, she is a Registered Counselling Therapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, and Registered Psychotherapist (Ontario).

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Alisha works with the following
Trauma (PTSD and Complex-PTSD)
Chronic Pain
Anxiety and related concerns
Depression
Grief
Stress Management and Distress Tolerance
Relationships
Narcissistic Abuse
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Workplace/Employment Concerns
Alisha uses the following modalities of treatment
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (T-CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
Narrative Therapy
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Somatic Approaches and Bilateral Stimulation

Helping You Find Inner Peace and Clarity

 

Irina believes that everyone can thrive despite life’s challenges. Irina utilizes a trauma-informed approach, focusing on clients’ strengths and resiliency in helping them towards change and healing. She works collaboratively with her clients in creating a safe, non-judgmental space based on trust, acceptance, and compassion.

Irina has worked in different roles with clients with an extensive array of concerns, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism, Borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, Down syndrome, relationship issues, and general mental health. Coming into counselling after many years of practice as an educator with an interest in Psychopathology and Mindfulness allows Irina to help clients acquire the proper skills to cope with adversities.

Irina believes that health and well-being are directly related to relationships. She supports clients in building healthy relationships with themselves and others by integrating self-care and self-compassion techniques. Irina utilizes different modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy in supporting diverse populations of adults, teens, and children. She also uses Gottman Couples Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Mindfulness practices to support couples and families in addressing their challenges.

Irina considers the relationship between client and therapist to be of the utmost importance. Therefore, she offers a free 20-minute consultation over the phone or video online. This provides the opportunity for clients to ask any questions and ensure Irina is a good fit for them.

Irina is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

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Irina works with the following
Anxiety
Anger Management
ADHD
Depression
Stress
Trauma/PTSD
Self Esteem
Behavioural Issues
Codependency
Coping Skills
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transition
Peer Relationships
Stress
Women’s Issues
Learning Disabilities
Low-Self Esteem
Borderline Personality
Immigrant/Newcomers
Marital and Premarital issues
Relationship Issues
Sleep issues
Autism
Sexual abuse
Suicidal ideation
Self-harming
Dual Diagnosis
Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder
Emotional Disturbance

Empowering Clients Through Compassionate Care

 

At the heart of Claire’s practice, she creates an environment where you can feel safe, seen, validated, and unconditionally supported.

Claire is passionate about meeting you where you are along your journey and draws on your strengths to create a path towards healing, growth, and resiliency.

Claire aims to guide you towards a healthier relationship with yourself and others.

Claire values customizing sessions and treatment plans based on each unique individual.

Claire is practiced at incorporating therapeutic orientations, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gottman techniques, and Attachment Theory.

Claire understands that therapeutic rapport is a crucial component of your journey.

As a result, a free 20-minute phone or video consultation is offered to provide an opportunity to ask questions and discuss our future work together.

Claire is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists

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Claire works with the following
Anxiety
Anger Management
Behavioral issues
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Family conflict
Grief
Life transitions
Stress
Self-esteem
Relationship conflicts

Supporting You Through Life’s Journey

 

Bridgette sees every client as an expert in themselves. She believes in meeting clients where they are and uses a variety of approaches to meet each client’s individual needs. Bridgette works alongside the clients to help them attain better mental health while achieving their goals. She is passionate about helping clients live a happy and healthy life. Why choose her? Clients say she is laid back, non-judgemental, empathetic, yet firm. Therapy does not have to be stoic; it is okay to share a laugh or two. Bridgette is her genuine self in the hopes you will feel comfortable being yourself.

With more than 15 years experience working in the mental health sector, Bridgette has served a diverse clientele. She draws on various modalities to foster change, such as: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Bilateral Stimulation (from EMDR), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Attachment Based to name a few. Initially she worked with children and teens with special needs in various capacities as a frontline staff. Working at a few different non-profit organizations in Calgary with children, teens, and adults her passion for psychology and mental health grew. She has worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team in a health clinic where she saw the complex ways in which our physical and mental health are intertwined.

Before coming to the Calgary Institute of Counselling, Bridgette worked at a private clinic in Calgary where she grew to feel privileged to be able to do the work she does with clients. Client progress is such a powerful thing; it motivates her to continue to practice what she preaches in sessions and work toward living her own best life. The relationship between client and therapist is of the utmost importance, so Bridgette offers a free 20-minute consultation. This provides the opportunity for you to ask any questions and ensure Bridgette is a good fit for you. Consultations are offered over the phone or online. Bridgette works with adolescents (16-18) and adults for individual or couples counselling.

Bridgette is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

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Bridgette works with the following
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Grief and Loss
Stress Management
Narcissistic Abuse
Family of Origin Concerns
Life Transitions
Chronic Pain
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm
Suicidal Ideation
Primary Therapies Used
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness
Bilateral Stimulation & Reprocessing
Gottman Couples Therapy
Attachment Based
Emotion Focused