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.

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 Access Bars energy work to help release stress and shift mindset patterns.

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

How are you qualified?

I am a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC – Provisional) and a member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (CPCA). My work is grounded in competency-based training in Applied psychology and 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, teens, adults, and families.

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