Carissa Cochrane
MACP
Conseiller canadien certifié
Counselling Therapist
EnglishParcours
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor and bring over 14 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families, along with extensive work in parenting support and coaching. I’m knowledgeable in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, and child development. My background allows me to meet each family with a grounded, informed, and compassionate approach.
Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi
When you come to Panthera Counselling, my goal is for you to feel grounded, welcomed, and genuinely cared for. Sessions move at a pace that feels comfortable and attuned, with space to explore emotions, experiences, and patterns without judgement. You can expect a mix of gentle structure and flexibility — some days may be more playful or creative, while others may be reflective, skill-building, or focused on regulation. I follow your cues closely, offering support in ways that feel safe, empowering, and respectful of your nervous system. Above all, you can expect a relationship built on trust, authenticity, and compassion, where every part of your story is met with curiosity and care.
Domaines d’expertise
Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.
Anxiety & Worry
Attachment
Children
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Parenting / Parent-child Relationship
J’offre également un accompagnement compétent dans ces domaines et j’accueille les client·e·s qui souhaitent du soutien sur ces enjeux.
ADHD
Play-based Therapy
Sandplay
Art-based Therapy
Autism
Trauma
Coping Skills
Family Relationship
Grief, Loss, And Bereavement
School Concerns
Perinatal Mental Health
Stress
Women's Issues
Teens
Approches thérapeutiques
Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.
Play-based Approach
Play is a child’s language for understanding their world and healing. Using Synergetic Play Therapy principles, I support nervous system regulation, emotional expression, and connection through attuned, relationship-focused play.
Person-centered Approach
You are the expert of your own experience. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where your needs, pace, and goals guide the work, fostering empowerment, authenticity, and self-trust.
Attachment-based Counselling
Healing happens in relationship. I focus on strengthening secure connections, nurturing safety, trust, and emotional closeness between caregivers and children — and / or within your own inner world.
Trauma-informed Therapy
I work with sensitivity to your nervous system, past experiences, and current supports. Sessions prioritize safety, choice, and regulation, helping you build resilience and heal at a pace that feels right.
J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :
Strength-based Approach
Mindfullness & Somatic Practices
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Parts Work
Self-compassion & Mind-body Practices
Neurodiversity-affirming Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Art-based Therapy
Polyvagal-informed Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Communautés desservies et expertise culturelle
Voici les populations et communautés culturelles que je suis particulièrement qualifié·e à soutenir.
Populations que je dessers
Children
Teens
Parents
Perinatal (pregnant, Postpartum, And Transitioning To Parenthood)
Neurodiverse Clients
Communautés culturelles que je comprends
Canadian
2SLGBTQ+
Indigenous Community
Cross Culture And Intercultural Relationships
Titres professionnels
Conseiller canadien certifié
- No de permis 11244711
Association canadienne de counseling et de psychothérapie
Counselling Therapist
- No de permis 2162
The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta
Parcours académique
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University, Canada
Formation spécialisée
Understanding/Applying the DSM-5-TR in Healthcare
Bow Valley College
Emplacements et services offerts
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