Do you offer a sliding scale?

Yes. 

A limited number of sliding scale spaces are available to help make counselling more accessible. Please feel free to ask about availability during your free 15-minute consultation.

Fees & Pricing

All prices are subject to GST.

Individual Counselling

50 minutes — $160
75 minutes — $180
90 minutes — $190

Youth Counselling

50 minutes — $150

Parent & Child / Family Counselling

50 minutes — $170
75 minutes — $190

EcoTherapy & Nature-Based Counselling

Nature, mindfulness and walk-and-talk sessions surrounded by forest and nature.

Under 12 — 30 minutes — $120
50 minutes — $160
90 minutes — $190

Online Counselling

Adults — 50 minutes — $160
Youth — 50 minutes — $140

Prices are subject to change

Are counselling sessions covered by insurance?

Some extended health benefit plans may cover counselling services. Currently, Sun Life and TELUS Health have covered sessions for some clients, but coverage varies depending on your specific plan.

Please check with your insurance provider directly to confirm whether counselling with a CPCA member / MPCC provisional counsellor is eligible for reimbursement.

At this time, direct billing is not available, and , receipts will be provided and clients are responsible for submitting receipts to their provider if coverage applies.

What is the difference between counselling and coaching?

Counselling focuses on emotional wellbeing, mental health, and processing life experiences. It may involve working through anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, or past experiences while developing coping strategies and self-awareness.

Coaching is more future-focused and goal-oriented. Coaching supports personal growth, clarity, and life direction. Coaching sessions may also include holistic practices such as mindfulness and light touch work to help relax and connect mind and body while releasing stress and shift mindset patterns.

Some clients choose counselling, coaching, or a combination depending on their goals.

Holistic wellness & Coaching:

Nature based Coaching - pricing varies

Nervous System Reset sessions 50 minutes $160 includes coaching and holistic wellness.

Nervous System Reset Deeper exploration 75 minutes for $180

Light Touch Somatic Session 50 minutes  ( No coaching) $140 in person

Youth mindful workshops - Dates requests and inquiries are open

Qualifications

I am a Counselling Therapist: ACTA membership 3238, Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC – Provisional) member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA)- 4578.

My work is grounded in competency-based training, with a Diploma in Applied psychology and professional counselling, specializing in Professional Counselling.

As a provisional practitioner, I work under professional supervision. This means I have access to ongoing consultation and guidance from experienced supervisors, ensuring that clients receive ethical, thoughtful, and well-supported care.

In addition to counselling training, I also bring over 15 years of experience in coaching, education, and holistic wellbeing.

Note on Alberta regulation 

Alberta is in the process of implementing regulation for counselling professionals. Once the regulation begins, I will be registered as a Counselling Therapist under Alberta’s framework, ensuring all services meet provincial standards. 

What training or approaches do you use?

My approach is integrative and person-centred, drawing from a variety of therapeutic and holistic practices including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Somatic and nervous system regulation approaches

• Mindfulness and grounding techniques

• EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques / tapping)

• Therapeutic play techniques (trained through RMPTI)

• Trauma-informed training, including polyvagal theory

• Sound therapy and holistic wellness approaches

These methods allow sessions to be adapted to each client’s unique needs.

Are sessions confidential?

Yes. Counselling sessions are confidential, meaning your personal information and what is discussed in sessions is kept private.

However, there are a few legal and ethical limits to confidentiality, including:

• If there is risk of serious harm to yourself or someone else
• If there is suspected abuse or neglect of a child or vulnerable person
• If records are subpoenaed by a court of law
• If consultation with a professional supervisor is needed (information is shared without identifying details whenever possible)

These guidelines help ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients and others.

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies depending on your needs and goals.

The first session is typically an intake session, where we gather background information, discuss your concerns, and begin identifying goals. From there, we may create a plan for ongoing support.

Some clients attend short-term counselling for a specific issue, while others prefer ongoing sessions or occasional check-ins to support their wellbeing over time.

Other Common Questions

Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. Sessions are available online for clients across Canada and the UK- Coaching only, as well as in-person in Innisfail and Red Deer.

What ages do you work with?
I work with youth 8+ teens, adults, and families.

What issues do you commonly support?
Common areas include anxiety, stress, life transitions, emotional regulation, mindfulness reconnection, and personal growth.

When Counselling May not be the right fit?

At Mount Willow, counselling and coaching are about creating a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, be heard, and work through life’s challenges at your own pace.

There are times, however, when a different level of support may be needed. Mount Willow is not a crisis or emergency service and does not provide:

• Crisis or emergency intervention

• Support for immediate risk of suicide or self-harm

• Emergency mental health or psychiatric care

• Addiction treatment or detox support

• Care where there is an immediate risk of harm to yourself or someone else

If you are in immediate danger, experiencing a crisis, or feel you may not be able to keep yourself safe, please reach out to 911, your local emergency department, or an appropriate crisis service.

Reaching out for additional support is not a failure — sometimes the most caring step is getting the right help for what you are experiencing.

Counselling and coaching can be part of your wider journey of wellbeing, personal growth, and positive change, alongside other professional supports when needed.