Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

Miramichi, NB E1V

(506) 436-2988

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I'm Michele Gardiner, a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Coach with 15+ years of experience supporting individuals and groups through Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, and Trauma Disorders (PTSD, C-PTSD, Dissociation). As a therapist and a human being, I recognize that beginning therapy can feel vulnerable and endeavour to ease this with a warm, welcoming, and professional approach that focuses on you and your values and goals for creating greater joy, balance, and freedom in life.

I offer extensive experience and training in my areas of expertise, including an MA in Counselling, a BA in Biopsychology and Paralinguistics, and Postgraduate certifications in treating Anxiety, Trauma, and Eating Disorders with 1,500+ Direct Supervised hours treating youth and adults, and Coaching certifications in Trauma and Mental Health Nutrition.

I provide free phone consultations and private, personalized online therapy sessions to fit your needs and values for growth and healthy change, and I look forward to working together to create the therapy experience that moves you towards your goals and brings you greater peace and freedom in life.

Call or Email Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support now for a free 15 minute consultation - (506) 436-2988

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Elemental Psychotherapy & Support Services

Miramichi, NB E1V

(506) 436-2988

Elemental Psychotherapy

Winnipeg, MB R2V

I provide "free phone consultations", "professional, personalized online therapy sessions" across Canada, on "weekdays and weekends".

I specialize in Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$135 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Hi, I'm Michele Gardiner. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 18 years of experience.

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Let's Connect (506) 436-2988

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Elemental Psychotherapy & Support Services

Miramichi, NB E1V

(506) 436-2988

Elemental Psychotherapy

Winnipeg, MB R2V

I provide "free phone consultations", "professional, personalized online therapy sessions" across Canada, on "weekdays and weekends".

I specialize in Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD

$135 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Hi, I'm Michele Gardiner. I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with 18 years of experience.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $135
Couple Sessions $175
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Wire

Insurance

Always confirm coverage.
Canada Life | Great-West Life
ComPsych
Green Shield Canada
Humana
SunLife
Walmsley

Session Rates are $135 for 60 mins, and $175 for 90 mins. "Debit, Credit, and E-transfers" are accepted payments. Gift Cards are also available on the website. Clients receive a receipt for insurance. To prevent financial strain, "confirm coverage with your health insurer before starting therapy".

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (506) 436-2988

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (506) 436-2988

Qualifications

Counsellor: Michele Gardiner

Verified by Psychology Today Certificate from Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Michele Gardiner

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 18 years

Attended Gonzaga University, Masters of Counselling Degree, Graduated 2015

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Evergreen, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, CCTP-II 950635 / 2025

Certificate from Advanced Flash EMDR Therapist 03016-DL68 / 2022

I offer over "15 years of counselling experience" with youth and adults, hold a "Master's Degree in Counselling", BA in Biopsychology, the "CCC and CCTP-II designations" in 'good standing', post-graduate "Certifications in Anxiety Disorders, Substance Misuse, Trauma Disorders, and Eating Disorders".

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (506) 436-2988

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (506) 436-2988

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Eating Disorders
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

ADHD
Body Image
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Complex-Relational PTSD
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
First Responders
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Trauma Coaching
Women's Issues

Specializations include "Anxiety and Depression, Eating Disorders, Trauma Disorders", and mental health challenges such as "ADHD, BPD, Body Image, Identity and Self-Esteem, Perfectionism, and Transitions", and I use a personalized approach, evidenced therapies -CBT, DBT, EMDR, Somatic- and work with you to create the growth plan that fit your values and goals for change and skills for growth.

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (506) 436-2988

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (506) 436-2988

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Expressive Arts
FLASH-EMDR (FT-EMDR)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

As a client-centred Counsellor, I apply an integrated, strength-based, and collaborative approach to our work, and apply an Attachment and Trauma-Informed lens that blends evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, with expressive arts and body-centred therapies, including Parts Work, Somatic Regulation and Nature therapy, to help you safely explore, process, and grow towards your goals.

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (506) 436-2988

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (506) 436-2988

Groups

Reclaiming Self: Virtual Regulation Skills Group

Hosted by

Michele L. Gardiner

This virtual skills-based counselling group focuses on reclaiming your emotional regulation and your sense of self! In as little as 6 weeks, you'll learn to enhance your well-being and relationships through Mindfulness, Somatic Regulation, Distress Tolerance and Cognitive Behavioural strategies. The group starts in January 2026 and costs $120 for 6, 1-hour sessions, empowering you to respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, calmness, and confidence. Transform anxiety and impulsivity into resilience and balance. To register, contact Michele L Gardiner, MAC CCC CCTP-II for details, michele@elementalpsychotherapy.com.

Expertise

ADHD

Borderline Personality (BPD)

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$20-$30

Group Meets

Every Tue 6 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Location

Strathadam, NB E1V

Email Michele L. Gardiner about this group or call - (506) 436-2988

Break the Binge: Guided Online Therapy Group

Hosted by

Michele L. Gardiner

Binge Eating Disorders are distressing and impact life in many ways. Financially, physically, and mentally, it can deeply affect feelings of shame, depression, anxiety, and isolation. This online counselling group focuses on reducing shame by promoting a science-based understanding of BED, empowers you to recognize behavioural patterns that contribute to episodes, and helps you develop the emotional regulation, self-care and coping skills to break your cycle. This 8-week, 60-minute group begins Jan 2026. Transform shame and food anxiety into resilience and balance. Registration is $199. Contact Michele L Gardiner, MAC CCC CCTP-II, for details.

Expertise

Anxiety

Depression

Eating Disorders

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$20-$30

Email Michele L. Gardiner about this group or call - (506) 436-2988

Location

Primary Location

Elemental Psychotherapy & Support Services

Miramichi, NB E1V

(506) 436-2988

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Website

Additional Location

Elemental Psychotherapy

Winnipeg, MB R2V

(506) 436-2988

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Postal Codes

I provide "free phone consultations", "professional, personalized online therapy sessions" across Canada, on "weekdays and weekends".

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call for a free consultation now - (506) 436-2988

I provide "free phone consultations", "professional, personalized online therapy sessions" across Canada, on "weekdays and weekends".

Elemental Psychotherapy & Coaching Support

Counsellor, MAC, CCC, CCTP-II, CSAC

Call for a free consultation now - (506) 436-2988

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