Counselling Services

The focus of professional coaching is on personal growth, self-improvement, and on realizing one’s potential. But it’s difficult to move toward self-actualization when the “other stuff” in our lives gets in the way of our mental health.

In other words, we sometimes need to clear up the things that are holding us back before we can move forward.

This “other stuff” can take the form of anxiety or depression; anger or stress; interpersonal problems or low self-esteem, to name a few.

And this is what counselling is for: to remedy these things through learning and practicing new skills; breaking old patterns; and developing new insights and healthier perspectives. Once we’ve cleared away some of this “stuff’, we’re ready to focus on being the best we can be. (In fact, many counselling clients move onto coaching once they’re feeling healthier and happier in their lives.)

If you recognize that counselling is the best course of action for you at this time, you should be congratulated for taking back control of your life. Counselling doesn’t need to be a “forever thing”, and change really can happen quickly – but we all need some extra support every now and then.

If you believe that counselling is right for you at this time, please call Psychology Plus in Calgary at 403-258-3734, and ask to book an appointment with Chris Hammer.