Online Counselling for Manitoba

Making your way to this website is an important step to improving your life. Choosing the right therapist is really about how well you are understood and guided to resolve what you came for. Since 1990 I've made my counselling different by not dividing people into issues or problems. You are you. What is happening in your life is unique. If you are still unsure about choosing the most effective therapist for you, go to our website and read for yourself the words of those who discovered how to make it happen in their own lives. Don't hesitate; this is the next step.

I'm Michele Gardiner, a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor with 17 years of clinical counselling experience helping individuals overcome challenges with Trauma Disorders (PTSD, CPTSD), Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders, and co-occurring mental health concerns such as BPD, Binge Eating Disorders, Body Image, Emotional Overeating, Depression, and Life Transitions. As a therapist and human being, I understand how seeking therapy can feel vulnerable and strive to ease this with a warm, professional and authentic approach that values you, your goals, and moves you towards those goals and lasting change, greater freedom and joy.

I believe connections are the most important part of the human experience. Connections with the self, with others, with nature – all connections are crucial to wellness. It is from this perspective that I approach therapeutic practice. Influenced by attachment theory and postmodern approaches, I work primarily with collaborative and solution-focused methodologies. In summary, this means that I see you as the expert in your life, and myself as a skilled conversational partner who can help you to shift perspectives and reach your unique goals.

Accepting New Clients - Daytime, Monday to Friday. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Or grieving a loss/major life transition? I can help you work through difficult times in your life. We can work together to help you to develop confidence to address the issues you're struggling with by building on your strengths & learning strategies to help you overcome issues that are getting in your way. Clients describe my approach as one that helps them feel calm & safe while addressing their struggles. I practice from a strengths perspective & I work with you to develop interventions that work best for you.

Whether you are experiencing anxiety, facing the impact of trauma, going through relationship challenges, or having emotional difficulties - you deserve to heal in a trusted environment. I provide both individual therapy and couples counselling, and my goal is to offer you a safe space where you feel seen, understood, and supported as you journey through the highs and lows of life.

As a client-centered Family Therapist/Counsellor, I have the privilege of working with families, relationships and individuals. I help find the strength to create life changes, by identifying current patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving, while working toward increasing an overall sense of well-being. I believe that a strong, trusting, and comfortable therapeutic relationship coupled with a compassionate and respectful approach fosters a safe environment. It is here that difficult topics and the sense of being "stuck" can be discussed and explored, until new/different ways for sustainable change can be found and implemented.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Unresolved trauma? Do you ever just feel stuck? Or completely overwhelmed? Feeling isolated or simply disconnected from yourself or those around you? Sometimes despite our best efforts, we can’t make sense of what’s happening to us. Perhaps you are seeking a therapist to better understand how to navigate these thoughts and feelings. Or maybe you do not identify with any of these specific issues but want to explore some other area of concern. I would be delighted to take the first steps toward helping you achieve greater wellness.

Life can be difficult and overwhelming even at the best of times. Reaching out for support can help bring clarity and meaning to your situation and provide you with the support you need during these times. I want you to live the satisfying and meaningful life you deserve free from guilt, shame, anxiety and depression. I view treatment holistically and through a trauma-informed lens. I use a strength based approach so that you understand you are valuable and have unique gifts and abilities to share with the world.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, job or Covid-19 related stress, relationship stress, parent-teen relationship, intimate partner violence, emotional dysregulation, anger, or impulsivity? Have you lost someone dear to you and you are struggling with guilt or meaning of life? Is yours a struggle with your academic achievement or pain of the past? You have found your long-awaited help! As an experienced counselor of over 23years, I have helped my clients, focusing on their strengths, to understand the underlying factors of their problems towards achieving their goals as students, individuals, couples and families.

Welcome! I provide counselling to teens and adults (ages 12+) in English & Spanish. The clientele that I typically work with consists of individuals who struggle with depression, ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, BPD, bipolar, self-esteem issues, self-harm, emotion dysregulation, burnout, family conflict & chronic illness. I also work with couples who are looking to strengthen their relationship. Starting counselling and even trying to find a counsellor can be nerve-wracking, but you’re doing it! You took the first step! I have availability during the week in the daytime and evening, as well as on Saturdays.

My name is Recene Valgardson and I am an Indigenous mental health therapist. My goal is to provide a holistic, person-centered, anti-oppressive approach to counselling that is culturally safe and accessible. I believe that every person is the expert in their own lives, and I feel honored to be a part of their journey. In providing therapy my number one goal is to ensure folks feel validated and supported to allow for space for processing and healing.

Accepting new clients! Whether you're looking for support around relationships, mental health concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or suicidal ideation, I am here for you! If you’re navigating a life transition, wanting to develop positive coping skills, or yearning to feel more vibrant and alive, you've come to the right place.

Hello and welcome. I’m happy you made your way here. I work collaboratively with clients to create space for themselves and improve their lives using a variety of evidence-based treatments. Whether you are dealing with sudden changes and distress, or challenges that have been building up and are now overwhelming, I am here to provide you with a non-judgmental empathetic perspective that offers compassion and support. Therapy can be used in many helpful ways, to offer perspective + insight, to improve self-reflection + self-compassion, reduce stress + create work-life balance, as well as set meaningful goals towards helpful change.

Experienced registered therapist and Somatic Experience Practitioner in Training interested in assisting men and women who struggle with anxiety, depression, fears, numbness, isolation and trauma.

I have 20+ years of experience as a Child and Adolescent Therapist with a wide array of expertise in mental health issues. My commitment is to provide a therapeutic and non-judgmental space where healing can begin. I recognize that we do not live in isolation and connection to trusted supports is essential, therefore I aim to work collaboratively with the individual and their extended supports. Is your child/adolescent struggling to navigate the uncertainties of life? Is this impacting their mental health? Do you see your child/adolescent struggling with anxiety/depression? Are you a young adult struggling with navigating adulthood?

My journey in the helping field has included working with individuals and families for more than 10 years. I very much welcome the opportunity to work with a diverse array of clients as I work from a multitude of approaches that include anti-oppression, feminist, client-centered, Indigenous and strengths-based. It has always been a passion of mine to work as a clinical social work therapist and therefore have a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Manitoba. My therapeutic approaches include DBT, other CBT interventions, and Indigenous ways of healing.

If you have never tried counselling, or tried and didn’t find it worked for you, please try again and experience what it is like to have someone caring and nonjudgmental hold space just for you and your story. I believe strongly that a trusting and safe relationship can make all the difference in therapy, allowing you to explore and develop insight guiding your growth and recovery. I strive to promote an atmosphere that encourages vulnerability, using strength based and emotionally focused approaches to support your journey, as well as incorporating CBT and DBT skills training when appropriate.

Going through tough times is what gets the best of us at times in need. We all deserve to be validated by how we think and feel. Be proud of yourself for having the courage to reach out and tell your story the way you think and feel it. We can work together and sort out what naturally comes to mind in a safe environment. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) which focuses on the brain's ability to update itself in a positive process. With several years of experience helping folks struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression, we can work together and develop skills for everyday life.

I believe that all people have the capacity to transform suffering into wisdom. My intention is to support your self-healing by providing tools for self-inquiry, awareness building, emotional healing, healthy relationships, and nervous system regulation. I strive to create a deeply nurturing and safe space from which to explore life’s challenges and work to genuinely connect with you so that counselling is customized to your unique needs and resources. I use EMDR and an integrative approach to assist with healing the past and building resiliency so that you can lead a more whole and fulfilling life.