Hello! I’m Michelle

My Approach & Values

Life can be challenging—especially in today’s fast-paced world. Daily stressors, life transitions, and unexpected events can quickly feel overwhelming. You may be doing your best to cope, yet nothing seems to bring lasting relief.

It’s common to fall into familiar patterns of thinking or behaviour that leave us feeling stuck or discouraged. However, with the right support, meaningful change is possible.

As a registered psychologist based in Calgary, I believe every individual has the innate capacity to overcome life’s challenges. With guidance and encouragement, we are all capable of making changes that improve emotional well-being and quality of life.

I provide psychological services for adults and seniors, helping clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and adjustment to life changes. Whether you’re navigating new transitions or long-standing difficulties, therapy can help you reconnect with what truly matters and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Sessions are available in-person at my office in Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood, or online throughout Alberta via secure video.

My Therapeutic Approach

I use a blend of evidence-based approaches, including:

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)

Each person is unique, so I tailor therapy to your specific needs. Drawing on over 30 years of clinical experience, I aim to provide treatment that is both practical and personalised.

In therapy, I help clients:

• Process unresolved emotional issues
• Identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviours
• Develop coping tools to manage distress
• Build long-term resilience
• Ultimately become their own therapist

I bring warmth, humour, and professionalism to each session. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where insight, healing, and personal growth can take place—so you can live in line with your values and goals.

My Experience

With more than three decades of experience in mental health, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including:

• Community mental health teams
• Addiction and substance use services
• Primary care clinics with family physicians
• Private practice

This broad experience has shaped a flexible and responsive approach that adapts to different client needs.
I’ve developed specialised expertise in:

• PTSD and trauma therapy
• Anxiety disorders (including generalised anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias)
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Life transitions and adjustment issues
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Adult ADHD support, including challenges with emotional regulation, daily functioning, relationships, and self-worth

If you’re looking for a psychologist in Calgary who offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy, I’d be honoured to support you on your journey.

My Education & Training

My academic and clinical training spans both the UK and Canada:

• BSc (Hons) in Specialist Community Mental Health – Liverpool John Moores University, England
• Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology – University of Central Lancashire, England
• Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology – Yorkville University, Fredericton, Canada

I’ve also completed advanced training in specialised approaches, including:

• Graduate-level CBT – University of Manchester, UK
• Advanced EMDR training
• Certification as a Master ART Therapist

This foundation allows me to deliver evidence-based therapy to adults and seniors, either in-person in Calgary or virtually across Alberta.