
Barbara Douglass
Counsellor, DCP, MC, BEd
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Willowside Drive, Okotoks, AB T1S
Let's Connect (866) 902-9795

Life’s journey can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it's life-giving to seek support! If you’re experiencing feelings of uncertainty, sadness, or despair, or if you're struggling with life's demands and relationships, please know that you're not alone. I am here to walk with you towards a place of greater peace and self-acceptance. Together, we explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards making life-giving decisions. I invite you to reach out and begin this journey of healing and transformation. I will respect your autonomy and leverage your strengths, aiming for a healthier and more fulfilling way of being.
With a Doctorate of Counselling Psychotherapy and a foundation in both lived and experiential knowledge, I specialize in a holistic approach. I integrate dimensions of an individual's life—emotional, mental, physical, social, cultural, and spiritual—into the therapeutic process. My approach involves validating and dignifying your experiences compassionately.
Client sometimes are faced with navigating complex life challenges that include anger management, compulsive-addictive behaviors, depression, anxiety, self-worth issues, and relationship conflicts. Looking for ways to understand and manage their emotions, behaviors, and relationships, often involve seeking clarity, developing resilience & self compassion.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $165
- Couple Sessions $165
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Alberta Blue Cross
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Medavie Blue Cross
- TELUS Health
- Veterans Affairs Canada

Barbara Douglass
Counsellor, DCP, MC, BEd
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (866) 902-9795
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Alberta / CCC 7409 Barbara Douglass
- Attended Yorkville University, Doctorate of Counselling Psychotherapy, Graduated 2025
- Degree/Diploma from University of Regina Bachelor of Education / 1979
- Degree/Diploma from Athabasca University Master of Counselling Psychology / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- 12-Step Recovery
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Counselling-Psychology
Okotoks, AB T1S
(866) 902-9795