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 build healthy relationships with themselves and others by integrating self-care and self-compassion techniques. Irina utilizes different modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused 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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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 a Registered Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists.

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Nick brings a soft and caring approach to counselling. His clients often appreciate his sense of empathy and understanding. He works with his clients in a way that makes them feel safe and heard. He knows that it is hard to open up in counselling. Therefore, he gently guides clients towards change.

Nick believes that all individuals can change. He knows that each client is different. Therefore, time is taken to tailor counselling to each client. He uses a variety of different theories to help bring change to clients. He uses attachment theory and emotion focused therapy to help bring lasting change to clients. Even those who are struggling with significant distress. To make counselling collaborative he also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness. Using these models of therapy teaches clients tools that they can use in their world outside of session. This helps clients change quicker.

When working with couples, Nick uses a variety of approaches. He uses tools from the most researched, evidenced based couples therapy, Gottman Couples Counselling. He also uses Emotion Focused Couples therapy to help couples navigate difficult emotions and return a sense of emotional intimacy to their relationship.

Nick wants to ensure that he is available for clients when they need him. Therefore, he has a variety of daytime and evening appointments. He very much believes that the most important part of counselling is the relationship between counsellor and client. Therefore, he provides a free 20-minute consultation to all new clients if they would like. This can be done in person or over the phone. Which ever suits the client’s needs best.

Nick is registered with the College of Alberta Psychologists as a Registered Provisional Psychologist. He can provide all clients with a receipt at the end of session that can be claimed through benefit companies.

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

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Sheri is a Provisional Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. She is a certified Level 2 Gottman Method Couple’s Therapist and a certified EMDR therapist

Sheri’s approach is characterized by deep empathy and compassion. She meets clients where they are, tailoring her methods to each individual’s unique strengths and needs. Her practice focuses on empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and achieve their personal goals

Sheri works with adults, couples, and teens, addressing a wide range of issues including - Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Marriage difficulties, ADHD, Self-esteem, Relationship issues

Sheri’s therapeutic style combines a strong scientific orientation with a deep understanding of the brain-body connection. She is passionate about supporting clients through various life challenges, offering individual, couples, and teen therapy

With her blend of skills, specialty training, and life experience, Sheri acts as a personal mental health strategist for her clients. She believes in crafting personalized roadmaps to help individuals conquer challenges and achieve their goals.

Sheri is committed to helping her clients transform their lives, guiding them towards happier, healthier versions of themselves through compassionate and tailored psychological support.

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

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Mahshad believes that every person has a unique story worth hearing. As a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapist, she provides a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, emotions, and challenges without fear of being judged. Mahshad is passionate about truly understanding her clients and helping them move toward meaningful healing and change.

Mahshad’s approach is grounded in compassion and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey. She works with clients facing a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges, whether they’re navigating transitions, struggling with self-doubt, experiencing disconnection, or simply feeling stuck. She is passionate about helping individuals cultivate self-awareness, strengthen their inner resources, and move toward greater clarity and confidence in their lives.

Drawing from a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, and Person-Centred Therapy, Mahshad tailors her work to meet the unique needs of each client. She also works from a trauma-informed perspective, which means she is attuned to the ways that past experiences can shape present-day challenges and is careful to create an emotionally safe and empowering environment for her clients. With lived experience of immigration herself, Mahshad brings cultural sensitivity and insight into the complexities of identity, belonging, and adaptation.

She is currently registered as a Provisional Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists and as a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. Mahshad offers counselling in both English and Farsi and welcomes clients from all backgrounds. To make the first step feel easier, she offers a free 20-minute consultation to get to know you and ensure you feel supported from the start.

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Toni takes a compassion-focused approach to counselling and believes every individual has a unique story to share. She recognizes that counseling can be a difficult step to take, and strives to create a safe, accepting, and non-judgmental space. She views the therapeutic relationship as an essential part of one’s healing journey and endeavors to build a genuine relationship with her clients.

Toni works from a humanistic, trauma-informed lens and combines different therapeutic approaches and interventions to fit the needs of the client. Her therapeutic approaches include Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is also passionate about incorporating attachment theory, psycho-education, and mindfulness exercises into her counseling work. She is affirming all cultures, gender identities, and sexual orientations.

Toni is passionate about helping adolescents, individual adults, and families heal and grow. To accommodate your schedule, she offers a variety of daytime, evening, and weekend appointment times.

Toni works in the following areas :

• Anxiety • Depression • Stress • Self Esteem • Career Guidance • Codependency • Attachment wounds • Coping Skills • Divorce • Life Transition • Peer Relationships • School Issues • Spirituality • Women’s Issues • CBT • EFT • ADHD • Self-Harm • Anger management • Learning Disabilities • Low-Self-esteem • Immigrant/Newcomers • Parenting • Prenatal/Postpartum • Life coaching • Workplace/Employment issues, • Sleep issues • Transgender • Identity struggles • Suicidal ideation • Emotional disturbance • Perfectionism • Communication

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

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Victoria uses an eclectic approach that is tailored to each person’s unique goals and preferences. She has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and holistic/somatic therapy, modalities that are wonderfully complementary and work together to build strength and resilience at the same time as happiness and connection to the here and now.

She believes that part of mental health is a set of skills that anyone can learn. She makes sure that her clients know what to do when they experience unhelpful thoughts, challenging emotions, or find themselves stuck in patterns that don’t serve them. She also works with clients to foster thriving relationships, address core beliefs that are holding them back, orient to their values, and connect to a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.

Victoria works to help a client become their own greatest ally, learn what a life worth living truly means to them, and move towards it in manageable steps.

Clients working with Victoria are often surprised to find that dealing with challenges through therapy can be fun and engaging. While it is no doubt hard work, most reflect that their appointment is a highlight in their week, and that the work they are doing is much easier than having to struggle with it alone.

Victoria has a background in physical health from a previous career as a Registered Massage Therapist, which she draws from regularly in order to provide more comprehensive support to her clients. Her time as an RMT, clinical counsellor, and registered psychologist amounts to 16 wonderful years of creating safe spaces, facilitating healing, and working hard alongside clients of all types to achieve their goals.

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

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Sam offers assessments and counselling at our South (Douglas Glen) office, and ONLY offers assessments at our North (Crowfoot) office

Sam brings a warm, calming, and nonjudgmental approach to her practice. She makes relationship building and understanding the client, their goals, and their challenges her top priorities. She is passionate about implementing psychoeducational, attention, giftedness, and social-emotional assessments with children and adults because she believes that for many, it can be the first step to increased understanding and empowerment, and can open doors to resources. She makes sure families have a good understanding of the potential next steps in this journey as well. Sam also engages in behavioural consultations and counselling with children and families dealing with emotion regulation challenges, difficulties with ADHD management, and related concerns. She brings over 6 years of experience working with neurodiverse clients, as well as a background in behavioural interventions, trauma-informed practice, assessment, and ADHD management. In her practice, she implements principles of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, and mindfulness.

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

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Duryab is a therapist who is passionate about helping people feel seen, heard, and supported—no matter where they are on their journey.

She works with individuals, couples, families, and children, and believes that healing looks different for everyone. Her goal is to meet you where you are, and to create a safe, supportive space where we can explore your challenges together—whether that’s anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, grief, ADHD, OCD, or addiction.

Her approach to therapy is integrative, which means she draws from a range of evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, ACT, EFT, Attachment Therapy, Play Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. This allows her to tailor our work to what feels most helpful and meaningful for you.

What truly matters to her is building a strong, trusting relationship with each client. She believes that real change happens when you feel safe to be yourself—free from judgment, and supported with compassion and care. Whether you’re working through something recent or carrying the weight of past experiences, she is here to help you navigate it with clarity and confidence.

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about empowering you with tools, insights, and resilience so you can move forward in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling. As she continues to grow in my her journey as a therapist, she remains deeply committed to providing care that’s not only effective, but human.

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

Duryab is at the Crowfoot Office.

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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 in working as a clinical counsellor in British Columbia since 2021, Rachel has helped children and youth aged 7 to 18, adult individuals, and couples.

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

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

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

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