EMERGING SKY COUNSELLING SERVICES
I’ve been in the helping profession for 20 years. The desire to feel better is common and understandable. When feeling down, scared, stressed and not sure why or what to do next, I can work with you to find answers that will allow calm, peace and joy to be your more common experience.
ABOUT ME
I have been in the helping profession for 20 years and a therapist for over10 years. In that time I have heard the stories of many people. What I know for sure is that the desire for healing is common and yet each story is unique. I would be honoured to hear your story and assist you in finding your unique path to wellness.
Specialties:
Trauma - childhood experiences of physical, emotional or sexual abuse. witnessing domestic violence or abuse/bullying from siblings
Anxiety - general and within relationships
Depression
Addiction
Feeling lost or confused
Meaning making and spirituality
Chronic pain and illness
Acute and long term stress
THERAPY APPROACHES
Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Trauma is an event that overwhelms coping mechanisms due to its deeply distressing nature, resulting in ongoing negative symptoms. Trauma can result from one event, such as a car accident or assault or from ongoing events such as childhood abuse.
To address trauma, I use a process called Accelerated Resolution Therapy. As noted on their website,
"Accelerated Resolution Therapy works directly to reprogram the way in which distressing images and memories are stored in the brain so that they no longer trigger strong physical and emotional reactions."
https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/
Not sure if you are experiencing trauma symptoms? Learn more here:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/think-act-be/201609/21-common-reactions-trauma
HeartMath
HeartMath tools are perfect for use before, during and after stressful events, but also as a way to intervene in long-term chronic stress. HeartMath offers simple yet profound processes to address stress symptoms and increase the ability to respond to stress.
Mindfulness and SomaticTherapies
Mindfulness allows for an increased experience of the present moment, and provides skills for understanding ourselves and others. Mindfulness assists in tuning into the body, nervous system and different emotional states to understand how they are impacted and influenced by past and current experiences.
The right fit is important in therapy. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to make sure the fit is right for you
Rates:
$200 per hour
Many insurance companies cover therapy costs. Please check with your insurance provider to enquire about coverage.
Appointments are available in-person, or by zoom and Covid-19 precautions are in place for in person appointments.
UpSwing Therapy
650, 10201 Southport Road SW
Calgary, AB
587-510-2006
