Family Therapy in S4R

I am a clinical counsellor with over 30 years of experience. I was trained in clinical pastorate through the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa and gained experience in the fields of personal counselling, marriage counselling, sex therapy, family therapy, grief and loss therapy. My training and experience were established in a variety of settings. I was involved as a counsellor in the Military and Pastoral/Congregational settings, doing marriage and family system therapy. I am also well experienced in working with challenges relating to stress, anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, self esteem and past abuse recovery.

“I… need… help…” can be three of the hardest words to say, and It's no secret that life throws a seemingly endless supply of challenges at us until we are so overwhelmed that, before we know it, we endure hardships navigating our relationship with ourselves and those that we care for and love.

Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships and wondering how to move forward? Karrie provides counselling to individuals, couples and families who are seeking more positive connections in their relationships. With training in family therapy, she understands that relationships are a central part of people’s lives and when individuals feel stress or conflict in their relationships, it can affect their happiness and ability to function in their day to day lives. Her expertise extends to the following areas: parenting, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger management, separation and divorce, relationship conflict, grief/loss.

Hi there! I am dedicated to growth and have a passion for supporting individuals looking to get well and explore their strengths while respecting who you are. I believe that your journey is unique and I approach my work with utmost respect for your independence and personal experiences. The environment we will share during sessions is warm, empathetic and non-judgemental with room for humour. I will make the effort to meet you where you are at and allow you to set the pace for your time with gentle guidance and collaboration to discover solutions. You've taken a brave step and I will walk along side you toward wellness.

Lauren is client centered and straight forward. She understands and recognizes the way that trauma can effect one's life. Trauma changes how a person regulates their thoughts and feelings and their ability to care for themselves emotionally and psychologically. Our body's way of coping is immediate and on survival mode and if we never learnt how to cope, we don't know how. As an expert in guiding one to learn how to take their power back at your darkest hour and at your pace, is freeing. Lauren is always willing to meet you where you are.

As a counsellor specializing in supporting adults, I offer a collaborative and person-centered approach to managing anxiety, stress, and depression, using an integrative approach to therapy I pull techniques from modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma processing techniques like (EFT) Emotional Freedom Technique to name a few. In our structured sessions, we address thought patterns and behaviors while considering the dynamics of your family and professional life.

Welcome to Fellow Travellers Healing Collective. We are so glad you found us! Based on Treaty 4 territory out of Regina, Saskatchewan, our healing collective is made up of a community of guides who have come together to help you heal from trauma, wounding and conditioning, so that you can find your way back to your authentic expression of being alive on this planet. As fellow travellers in this journey of life, we humbly walk alongside you. Before we are guides, we are humans, also trying to figure out this human thing.

Having walked the journey myself, I am aware of how difficult the process of change can be. That's why I walk the journey with you. I meet you where you are, and collaboratively we decide what your journey to heal is. I am always excited to work with clients who know that they need to make changes to better their lives, even if they don't fully understand what those changes are. I bring in not only my formal education, but there is also room in my practice for your culture, spirituality, and anything else you need or want to use to help them on this journey of change.

It's hard to navigate through life with feelings of anxiety & depression, relationship issues, the inability to set proper boundaries with others, or struggling with low-self worth. Our life experiences can have an effect on us in unexpected ways. The feelings of sadness, anxiousness, overwhelm, distress or being stuck can seem to have a life of their own, causing us to feel helpless, frustrated or confused. I want you to know that you're not alone & there are ways through counselling to help support you in finding your way again. My goal is to help clients get to the root of their struggles and to develop a healthy sense of self.

I work with children, teens, adults, and couples. When working with children, I meet with the parent(s)/guardian(s) first, after which you decide if I would be a good fit for your child. I am competent in: anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder; physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; PTSD; grief (specializing in suicide, homicide, and accidental deaths); pregnancy loss; death of a pet; self harm; suicide ideation; anger; addictions; attachment and codependency issues; infertility, adoption, and fostering issues; parenting; separation and divorce; chronic illness and pain; cancer diagnosis; self esteem and body dysmorphia.

Life can be tough, we can feel overwhelmed, confused and hurt by the situations we face. Sometimes we need a place to regroup, a place to explore and someone to listen.

Building a safe and trusting relationship with my clients are very important, as well as ensuring the client feels me being present, and allowing them to have a voice. While I am not Indigenous, I have worked hard to be a strong Indigenous ally. I respect and believe in the teachings aimed at First Nations approaches to therapy and sensitive issues facing First Nations and Metis communities. I understand the effects of colonization and residential schools have had on Indigenous people.

Welcoming New Clients! Hi, I'm Michelle, a Clinical Counsellor. Life's challenges—from stress and past traumas to relationship issues—can deeply affect us all. In therapy, I use a holistic approach that goes beyond merely overcoming these challenges. We explore and discover ourselves in the full context of our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and body. I truly believe that integrating your whole self cultivates deep, lasting healing, empowering you to address the root causes of your symptoms, enhance your resilience, and inevitably live authentically to your truest self.

I am an Indigenous registered therapist from Red River and reconnecting to Turtle Mountain Chippewa Indian Band. I work from a two-eyed seeing model that promotes culturally advantageous care and support to my clients as they navigate their healing journeys.

The decision to begin therapy can be a difficult one, but you're here, and that's a great start. Whether your goal is to address anxiety or depression, learn some new coping skills, explore interpersonal challenges, process trauma, or just to feel supported, then you are in the right place. Together we can explore your goals for therapy, create a plan that sounds like a fit for you, and work together to make it happen.

Everyone needs some extra support sometimes. With Aroha Counselling, our mental health professionals support people who are coping with a range of experiences. Our practices are framed within an anti-oppressive, queer affirming, anti-racist, sex positive, trauma informed, and harm reduction lens. Clients can expect a welcoming and stigma free counselling environment. We provide services to anyone in need of support from all walks of life and have additional specialization in providing informed services to the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Please note that all of our services are virtual.

Accepting new clients! We have all experienced trauma in some form. When this happens, and we are unable to process it, we tend to experience stress, anxiety, depression, phobias, to name a few. These symptoms often get in our way of having the life we want, the relationships we yearn for, and the happiness we deserve. My goal is to work with individuals to help them move on from past hurts so they have the energy to work on the things they desire. I do this using an EMDR approach. Together we will explore what is holding you back, learn new coping strategies, and help your brain and body move forward toward health.

I am a Registered Doctoral Psychologist and have been practicing for over 10 years. My primary goal within therapy is creating a safe space for my clients to process complex emotions and unique life experiences so to allow for a healthier, more adaptive self.