Parcours

I've been a Registered Psychologist since 2009 and have specialized in addiction psychology since that time. Working with addiction means supporting people in changing their relationship with substances and behaviours like food, sex, work, spending, screentime, smoking, codependency and relationships. Alongside this, it means helping people get to know themselves again and work on improving health, relationships, esteem, boundaries, and more. I value practicality and connection in therapy, which many people I've worked with also seem to appreciate. Each session will be a blend of sharing, information, and strategies that help you live the life you deserve.

Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi

Our sessions will be a conversation where we explore the issues, stumbling blocks and successes that you are experiencing to identify where new learning, tools and strategies may be relevant. I value a grounded, practical approach to counselling which includes offering suggestions for steps outside of counselling to support yourself. I've been told that I'm a good listener, easy to talk to, practical, and that I surprise people when I swear or speak more realistically rather than a 'therapist.' After all, I'm a person too!

Domaines d’expertise

Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.

addiction (Addiction)

dépendance affective (Codependency)

Consommation d'alcool (Alcohol Use)

V постоянные sexuelles (Sex Addiction)

J’offre également un accompagnement compétent dans ces domaines et j’accueille les client·e·s qui souhaitent du soutien sur ces enjeux.

Jeu compulsif (Gambling Addiction)

Perfectionnisme (Perfectionism)

Problèmes alimentaires (Eating Issues)

Approches thérapeutiques

Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.

Entretien motivationnel (Motivational Interviewing)

This helps identify where people are, where they would like to be, and the realistic next steps to get there

Thérapie cognitivo-comportementale (TCC) (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT))

This helps people explore the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours

Thérapie narrative (Narrative Therapy)

This helps build a stronger relationship with self, lessen shame, and find freedom from the stories that hold us back

J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :

Thérapie d'acceptation et d'engagement (Acceptance And Commitment Therapy)

Thérapie comportementale dialectique (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

Thérapie axée sur les solutions (Solution-focused Therapy)

Communautés desservies et expertise culturelle

Voici les populations et communautés culturelles que je suis particulièrement qualifié·e à soutenir.

Populations que je dessers

Millennials

Jeunes adultes

Hommes

Professionnels

Adultes

Titres professionnels

Alberta drapeau de la juridiction de réglementation

Registered Psychologist
- No de permis 3517

College of Alberta Psychologists

Parcours académique

Master of Science in Counselling Psychology

University of Calgary, Canada

Emplacements et services offerts

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I've had to work on my own personal development with boundaries, understanding neurodivergence, and healing from some unhealthy family dynamics

I've navigated living with a partner with a chronic degenerative health condition for almost 20 years and bring humility, compassion and grace

Paige Abbott