My name is Heather and I am a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPCC) with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (RTCC) with the Association of Cooperative Counsellors of Canada (ACCT), and a member of the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).
As your counsellor, I aim to be a compassionate companion, walking alongside you on your journey of healing. I am available to meet in person, as well as offer the option of walk-and-talk sessions, telephone sessions, or online/virtual video counselling. By creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space, I aim to counsel with compassion, and connection and create space for change and growth.
At Heather Carrell Counselling, we believe that everyone has the ability to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that mental and emotional well-being are integral to overall health. Using a holistic approach with therapy sessions can be a powerful tool for achieving this balance. We truly care about helping you on your journey to improved well-being and are here to support you every step of the way.
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come together, share experiences, and receive support.
Counselling services are also available for one-on-one sessions, as well as support for navigating the school system.
EFT is also called tapping. This is because to do EFT, you tap your fingertips on certain points on your hand, head, and torso. The points you tap on for EFT are like those used in acupuncture.
Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is a method some people use to help manage emotions and troubling thoughts. They may also use it to lower their stress and anxiety.
While no two experiences are the same, there is a shared experience of loss. Grief & Loss counselling is available in one-on-one sessions. Additionally myself, and a colleague, Sean offer a monthly gathering in a small group. We also in-depth offer a more in depth group support groups as well.
We will create a safe space to explore you
While no two experiences are the same, there is a shared experience of loss. Grief & Loss counselling is available in one-on-one sessions. Additionally myself, and a colleague, Sean offer a monthly gathering in a small group. We also in-depth offer a more in depth group support groups as well.
We will create a safe space to explore your grief, and how we can collectively support one another and build connections and community in all our sessions.
Providing a warm and welcoming environment where you can receive support for your anxiety. We will explore and offer valuable tools and resources to help you manage and navigate your anxiety.
As a trauma-informed counsellor, I understand the impact that trauma can have on an individual's life.
My approach is grounded in recognizing the various ways trauma can manifest, affecting not only emotional well-being but also physical health and interpersonal relationships.
I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where c
As a trauma-informed counsellor, I understand the impact that trauma can have on an individual's life.
My approach is grounded in recognizing the various ways trauma can manifest, affecting not only emotional well-being but also physical health and interpersonal relationships.
I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel validated and empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace. By harnessing techniques rooted in empathy and active listening, I work collaboratively with clients to help them process their trauma and develop coping strategies that promote resilience and healing.
Supporting caregivers is essential in acknowledging the importance of the emotional and psychological toll that caregiving can entail.
Supporting caregivers through counseling recognizes their vital role in the healthcare system and promotes a more holistic approach to well-being. When caregivers are emotionally supported, they are more
Supporting caregivers is essential in acknowledging the importance of the emotional and psychological toll that caregiving can entail.
Supporting caregivers through counseling recognizes their vital role in the healthcare system and promotes a more holistic approach to well-being. When caregivers are emotionally supported, they are more likely to provide better care, resulting in improved outcomes for those they assist. Prioritizing their emotional health is not just beneficial for caregivers but also enhances the quality of care available to those who rely on them.
The emotional toll of facing unexpected health challenges can be profound. Supporting those who are or have experienced sudden or chronic illness or injuries and how it can affect one's overall well-being.
It's important to create a supportive environment that acknowledges their struggles while also recognizing their strengths.
Reinte
The emotional toll of facing unexpected health challenges can be profound. Supporting those who are or have experienced sudden or chronic illness or injuries and how it can affect one's overall well-being.
It's important to create a supportive environment that acknowledges their struggles while also recognizing their strengths.
Reintegration after a diagnosis can be a complex journey, I offer guidance to individuals and families on how to reintegrate back into daily life, through empowerment and taking charge of their journey.
Counseling services for first responders and frontline workers are essential in addressing the unique and high-stress challenges associated with their professions, including paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and healthcare workers. Such services can provide a safe and confidential space for these workers to process their experie
Counseling services for first responders and frontline workers are essential in addressing the unique and high-stress challenges associated with their professions, including paramedics, firefighters, police officers, and healthcare workers. Such services can provide a safe and confidential space for these workers to process their experiences, develop coping strategies, and seek support in a safe and understanding space.
Talk therapy is used to treat a wide variety of mental health conditions, as well as to help with physical health challenges. However, anyone can go to talk therapy to get support through challenges. It does not require a mental health condition or medical diagnosis.
Talk therapy can be used to treat most mental health conditions, and c
Talk therapy is used to treat a wide variety of mental health conditions, as well as to help with physical health challenges. However, anyone can go to talk therapy to get support through challenges. It does not require a mental health condition or medical diagnosis.
Talk therapy can be used to treat most mental health conditions, and can be helpful in other areas as well. The benefits of talk therapy can be applied to relationship challenges, transitions or adjusting to new lifestyles, coping with a physical illness, or any situation that involves feeling distressed.
Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is a method some people use to help manage emotions and troubling thoughts. They may also use it to lower their stress and anxiety. For example, EFT may help calm you if you're feeling angry. Or it may help ease your thoughts if you're worried about something.
EFT is also called tapping. This is because t
Emotional freedom technique (EFT) is a method some people use to help manage emotions and troubling thoughts. They may also use it to lower their stress and anxiety. For example, EFT may help calm you if you're feeling angry. Or it may help ease your thoughts if you're worried about something.
EFT is also called tapping. This is because to do EFT, you tap your fingertips on certain points on your hand, head, and torso. The points you tap on for EFT are like those used in acupuncture.
Somatic therapy, also known as somatic experiencing therapy, is a therapy that aims to treat other mental and emotional health issues through the connection of mind and body. This body-centric approach works by helping to release stress, tension, and trauma from the body.
The most common and straightforward form of somatic therapy is kn
Somatic therapy, also known as somatic experiencing therapy, is a therapy that aims to treat other mental and emotional health issues through the connection of mind and body. This body-centric approach works by helping to release stress, tension, and trauma from the body.
The most common and straightforward form of somatic therapy is known as such or as somatic experiencing therapy. In this therapy, patients discuss their problems as in other forms of mental wellness therapies. Rather than just talk about them, somatic therapists guide patients to focus on their underlying physical sensations. From there, the mind-body exercises may include breath work, meditation, visualization, massage, grounding, dance, and/or sensation awareness work.
Type of Somatic Therapy:
A comprehensive therapy that uses the body as both a source of information and intervention targets.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapeutic modality helps people learn how to identify and change the unhelpful thought patterns that have a negative influence on their behavior and emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy combines cognitive therapy with behavior therapy by identifying maladaptive patterns of thinking, e
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapeutic modality helps people learn how to identify and change the unhelpful thought patterns that have a negative influence on their behavior and emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy combines cognitive therapy with behavior therapy by identifying maladaptive patterns of thinking, emotional responses, or behaviors and replacing them with more desirable patterns.
The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to teach people that while they cannot control every aspect of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with things in their environment.
Narrative therapy is a style of therapy that helps people become—and embrace being—an expert in their own lives. In narrative therapy, there is an emphasis on the stories that you develop and carry with you through your life.
This approach can also be useful for anyone who feels like they are overwhelmed by negative experiences, though
Narrative therapy is a style of therapy that helps people become—and embrace being—an expert in their own lives. In narrative therapy, there is an emphasis on the stories that you develop and carry with you through your life.
This approach can also be useful for anyone who feels like they are overwhelmed by negative experiences, thoughts, or emotions. This type of therapy stresses the importance of people not labeling themselves or seeing themselves as "broken" or "the problem," or for them to feel powerless in their circumstances and behavior patterns.
Eco-therapy, also called Nature therapy, is the practice of being in nature to boost growth and healing, especially mental health. You might also hear it called green care, green exercise, green therapy, or horticulture therapy.
Researchers have studied nature’s healing effects in a number of areas, including:
Eco-therapy, also called Nature therapy, is the practice of being in nature to boost growth and healing, especially mental health. You might also hear it called green care, green exercise, green therapy, or horticulture therapy.
Researchers have studied nature’s healing effects in a number of areas, including:
“[It’s about] noticing what’s around you and increasing our own awareness of ourselves in relation to our world and environment,” Lung says. “Just the symbiotic benefits of being outside.”
- Maurie Lung, PhD
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a modified type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.
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