Services

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
Issues addressed include: Feeling overwhelmed, excessive worry, interpersonal conflict, stress, parent-child/teen conflict, relationship issues, parenting challenges, Concussion, Self-injury, Anxiety, Depression, Panic, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and trauma related issues.

The goal of individual therapy is to identify and understand the barriers, challenges and problems that get in the way of us feeling strong, capable and effective… And make changes needed to respond differently and bring about desired goals and outcomes.

Individual therapy is available for children, teens and adults.

EMDR Consultation
Consultation is a collaborative relationship with EMDR therapists who want to receive feedback regarding their use of EMDR therapy (both standard and attachment-focused EMDR) with clients. The focus is on the skills and knowledge of the consultee’s use of EMDR therapy, including case conceptualization and treatment plan.
Cheryl’s competencies are with adults, adolescents and children and issues related to: motor vehicle accidents; parenting issues; relationship issues & interpersonal violence; substance abuse & addictions; phobias; and symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD and complex PTSD.

Consultation is available for AF-EMDR Certification, EMDRIA Certification, or general professional development.

​Overall, the purpose of consultation is to increase your knowledge of EMDR, increase your comfort with the 8-phase, 3-pronged protocol and enhance outcomes for your clients.
COGNITIVE and PSYCH-EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
A cognitive assessment is a thorough evaluation of a student’s general intelligence and information processing strengths and weaknesses. This is often for the purpose of gaining admittance into programs requiring IQ scores.

Psych-educational assessment is a more in-depth assessment of a student's academic functioning. It can provide useful information regarding a student’s functioning in the areas of: cognition (general intelligence), achievement (reading, written language, mathematics), processing abilities (memory, speed/fluency), language, attention, social, emotional, and/or behavioural functioning. Understanding a student’s unique profile of strengths and needs can help to identify strategies to improve academic achievement. It can also help to reduce a student’s level of frustration related to learning, AND increase their motivation, confidence, and emotional wellbeing as well as inform the support provided at school.
A psych-educational assessment is a comprehensive and integrative process involving:
  • clinical interview to gather relevant information related to the student’s presenting concern
  • administration of standardized assessment instruments
  • feedback meeting to explain the assessment findings
  • written report that integrates background information, current standardized test results, and clinical impressions. Specific strategies to support learning and enhance achievement will be recommended.

Fees

Psychological/Counselling Services may be covered in part, or in full, by extended health care insurance, personal health spending account,  or employee and family assistance plan. Check with your human resources department or your insurer to get information on the coverage available to you. 
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The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) sets the standard for counselling fees. Effective January 1, 2025 rates are as follows:
  • Individual therapy, $235.00 per 50 minute session 
  • Psych-educational assessment, $235.00 per hr of interview, test administration, interpretation, and report writing (typically between 10-15 hrs total)
  • EMDR/AF-EMDR Consultation, $235.00 per hr 
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Cancellations: I required 24 hours notice to cancel appointments. Cancellation with less than 24 hours notice is subject to $100.00 fee *No-show - missed appointments with no notification or cancellation will be charged a regular session fee.
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​Payment Options:
  • Visa, Mastercard, e-transfer, cheque and cash are accepted at the time of service. Detailed receipt provided for insurance and tax purposes.
  • Direct Billing is available for Blue Cross and Alberta Blue Cross