Paige Abbott
She/HerMSc
Registered Psychologist
EnglishBackground
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.
Your therapeutic experience with me
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!
Areas of expertise
These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Addiction
Codependency
Alcohol Use
Sex Addiction
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Gambling Addiction
Perfectionism
Eating Issues
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Motivational Interviewing
This helps identify where people are, where they would like to be, and the realistic next steps to get there
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
This helps people explore the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours
Narrative Therapy
This helps build a stronger relationship with self, lessen shame, and find freedom from the stories that hold us back
I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Solution-focused Therapy
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
Millenials
Young Adults
Men
Professionals
Adults
Professional credentials
Registered Psychologist
- No.3517
College of Alberta Psychologists
Educational background
Master of Science in Counselling Psychology
University of Calgary, Canada
Practice locations & services
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Did you know?
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