Therapists in T9E

For over a decade, Karunia Counselling has provided trusted and professional counselling and assessment services. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe and judgement free space for each of our clients as together, we work towards healing, growth and change. ​ We're ready if you are.

Do you wake up in the morning already feeling overwhelmed, and the day hasn’t started yet? Many adults go through times when they feel stuck, unfulfilled, and have difficulties coping with stress. This can be a very painful experience. Unfortunately, many people try to cope with these challenges alone and in unhealthy ways (overworking, toxic relationships, emotional eating, etc.). This can lead to a feeling of a lost sense of self and affect all areas of their life.

I believe in collaborative practice with my clients to empower them to make the changes and choices in their lives that will align them with their life goals and values. Sometimes we need the help of professionals to learn coping strategies, reflect on what matters in life and being able to prioritize our needs. Skills I teach include learning to tolerate distress, improve communication, label our emotions and live in the present moment. I focus on meeting clients where they're at, to live a life full of joy and passion. I can be a stable support for you during times of transition in your life.

Deciding to attend therapy often happens at very difficult times in life and it can be challenging to meet with a stranger to discuss personal issues. I work hard to create a space where a client can feel comfortable enough to engage in the therapeutic process and feel like they are actually getting something out of therapy, more than what they could get from having a chat with a good friend. I am able to offer a client a sense of partnership; that we are continually working towards change. I know clients do better when the therapist is present and engaged and so I work to give you a sense of who I am in our interactions.

I believe all individuals come to therapy with their own unique perspectives, values, beliefs, and coping abilities. I use these experiences as well as current research in the field to draw from approaches that best match each client’s needs, strengths and goals for therapy. My therapeutic approaches include; play and art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centered and family-systems.

**Accepting new clients** Why do people come to therapy? Oftentimes people are facing a struggle that doesn’t seem manageable on their own. Others may feel stuck, unheard, overwhelmed, or just need an unbiased and empathetic ear. Whatever the reason for coming to therapy may be, establishing trust is my first priority.

There is hope to feeling like yourself again! Get professional support with Key Psychological - So that you can feel joy and excitement, rather than constant dread and fear. So that you can relax and sleep, rather than always being tired but stressed! So that you can show up for your relationships, rather than be irritable and want to be alone all the time. So that you can feel confident and energized, rather than discouraged and exhausted. So that you can focus and concentrate! If you are ready to make some positive personal changes in your life, I will help you get back to being yourself again!

Anxiety. Pain. Fear. Mistrust. Anger. Crisis. They're real, and they can dominate your life. Struggle becomes a constant weight, relationships become strained, confusion reigns, hope seems distant. I know and understand those feelings. And I know that change is possible. My goal is help you work towards that change, to turn patterns of self-destruction into self-realization. I can help your need for peace and happiness become a greater reality, so that you may find a new life of trust and purpose and reconnect in enhanced relationships with self, family, God, and community.

Welcome and congratulations for taking a step forward to explore what therapy can do for you. Recognizing obstacles and reaching out for help and guidance can be scary, yet empowering, and you should feel pride in arriving at this stage. Perhaps you know exactly what is causing you distress or maybe you just do not feel right, either way, you deserve to be heard. I believe that every individual who seeks therapy should be heard and provided with help that is tailored to them and their needs. Therefore, I endeavour to maintain a collaborative relationship with my clients, ensuring it is mutually beneficial, safe, and productive.

To the outside world, you may appear to function well. But on the inside, you might be in a constant state of anxiety and discomfort. It can be frustrating and confusing when life looks good on the outside but doesn’t feel as good on the inside. You might find that you spiral into overwhelming worry and fear of losing control. You might have anxiety about having anxiety. You might feel stuck, and held back in life. I help adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout.

I believe in the innate resilience of each person. I aim to make the counselling relationship a space where you feel safe, comfortable, and accepted—a space where it is okay to be try new things, to gently step out of your comfort zone and where your own resilience can emerge.

Grief is a deeply painful, lonely, and isolating experience. When someone we care about dies, our relationship ends in divorce, or we experience any of the other 40 forms of loss, we often feel unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with our emotions. The wonderful news is, grief does not have to be a life sentence of suffering. There are actionable tools that can help you to move beyond the pain caused by a loss in your life. Whether you are grieving due to a recent loss or a loss from long ago, it is never too soon or too late to heal your heart.

Donna brings 15+ years of experience working with individuals with significant mental health issues, helping complex families achieve harmony, and assisting couples to restore the communication and passion in their relationships. When Donna is not at Firefly, she is the team lead and consulting clinicians for a specialized program that works with families who are struggling with communication and mental health issues for one or more family members. As the team lead, she trains staff in couples and family therapy, assists the psychiatrists, and maintains the highest ethical and clinical practice standards for the program.

You deserve to walk in this world- Authentic, Courageous, Joyful! I can walk alongside you on your journey to bridge between your current Self and your Goal Self. Let's creatively transform your current Relationship towards your Goal Relationship, as you define it. Together we can resolve conflicts, improve communication, reduce distress, and increase your self-esteem. Counselling helps to encourage positive thinking and behaviors towards clarity and wellbeing. "The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." Alice Walker

Hooves of Hope Ranch located 1.5 km east of Millet, offers affordable animal-assisted therapy as well as traditional office-based therapy for clients 7 years+. We have a diverse team of psychologists and mental health therapists on-site. HOH Ranch provides a private, healing space for people to connect with nature & animals. This 100 acre ranch is a hidden gem about 20 minutes south of Leduc. The ranch is covered in natural forrest, rolling hills, an intricate trail system, and home to a variety therapy animals utilized for animal-assisted therapy such as: horses, miniature horses, goats, sheep, dogs, cats, geese, and chickens.

Often we can feel stuck in life, whether is be indiviudally or in a relationship with a significant other or a more casual friendship. It can be diffiuclt to navigate our way out of difficult situationsat times. There is always a way, when we can see a glimmer of hope, by building on strengths and finding solutions to meeting our goals and dreams in life.

I believe every client has the wisdom and resilience they need to live meaningful and fulfilled lives. I work with adults and couples to explore and understand the beliefs that guide them in their relationships and behaviour. I see my role as a supportive scaffold which stands to enable my clients to embrace the vulnerability needed to heal. Each client's journey is informed by their mind and body; I incorporate information from these as we navigate the therapy process. In therapy I focus on issues of existence, including growth towards self-awareness and self-acceptance, and meaningful behavioural change.

Whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, addictions, grief, or any other concern that may impact mental health negatively, I can help. I take pride in providing a culturally-sensitive environment where my clients can feel safe and be candid. I provide support to my clients by assisting them in fostering problem solving techniques and coping strategies that have the potential to have an immediate positive impact.

Sometimes, the more you try to hold it together on the outside, the more you fall apart on the inside. If you're feeling anxious, depressed, devastated, confused and overwhelmed by daily responsibilities, life transitions, relationships, grief or trauma, you're probably striving to get back on your feet. It happens to all of us and even the strongest can benefit from taking time to explore (often hidden or forgotten) inner resources. It's not a sign of weakness to seek support, but of wisdom: when what used to work no longer does, it's time to explore alternative options.