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Low Cost Counselling

Welcome to Collective Healing Centre, where we prioritize your mental wellbeing by affordable counselling services. Our dedicated team is here to support you on your journey to healing and personal growth. We believe that everyone deserves access to the care they need, and we are committed to making that a reality for you.

About the Program

Affordable Counselling

​Affordable and accessible counselling is essential for everyone seeking support. We believe that mental health care should not be a luxury; it should be within reach for all individuals.

Support

Each of our therapists have unique training and experience to provide you with the support you need.

Giving Back

At Collective Healing Centre, we believe that giving back to the community is essential for fostering connection and growth.

Natalie Willis

MC, Registered Psychologist, Owner

I provide counselling for a wide range of concerns, including peer relationships, behavioural challenges, anger, anxiety, conflict, addictions, grief, and communication issues. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, creating a safe, supportive environment where people of all ages and backgrounds can feel comfortable exploring what matters most to them.

Populations:
Children and Families
Youth and Adults

Approach Used:
Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Somatic Approaches, Narrative Therapy (NT), and Solution Focussed Therapy

Sliding Scale Rate:
$120- $220 per session

Can direct bill to most insurance companies Approved provider for NIHB and Bigstone Mental Health Benefits

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Ken Creegan

MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist

I have over 10 years of experience in mental health and aim to help individuals navigate through their process to unearth and address the root causes of recurring issues and patterns whether that be trauma, depression, anxiety, or other issues that are outside of awareness.

Populations:
Adults (18+)
Seniors (60+)
Couples

​​​Approach Used:
Psychodynamic (Jungian-Object Relations), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR),Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),Gottman Couples Therapy (Level 1 and 2), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (C-DBT),Sensorimotor Therapy- Level 1​

Sliding Scale Rate:
$160- $200 per session

Can direct bill to Blue Cross and Green shield

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Julia Saad

Student Therapist

I am eager to work with individuals of all ages and I am comfortable working with many presenting issues. My areas of focus include stress/burnout, boundaries, relationship challenges, grief/loss, anxiety, and neurodivergence. I am also passionate about helping 2SLGBTQI+ youth through gender identity and sexual orientation transitions. I am also bilingual and can communicate fluently in French.

Populations:
Children and youth
Adults

​​​Approach Used:
Narrative Therapy (NT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).​

Sliding Scale Rate:
$30-$50 per session​

Can provide counselling in both French and English

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Jesse Howard

MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist

I strive to prioritize a safe, empathetic, and respectful space in which comfort, validation, and understanding are prioritized. Together, we can explore issues relating to stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief/loss, identity, shame, emotional regulation, traumatic experiences, and any other issue that would benefit from a friendly and insightful conversation.

Populations:
Adolescents
Adults and Seniors
2SLGBTQIA+

Approach Used:
Person centered, psychodynamic, Narrative, solution-focused, Existentialism, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Sliding Scale Rate:
$150-$225 per session

Can direct bill to Blue Cross and Green Shield 

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Katie Sharpe

MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist

My therapist stance is warm, flexible, and curious, and I believe my most important role in this work is in supporting my clients to feel seen and accepted as we explore what’s happening for them. My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered, attachment, and systems-based philosophies.

Populations:
Adults (18+), Teens (13+) and Seniors (60+)
Individuals and Couples

Approach Used:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1 & 2), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Sliding Scale Rate:
$125- $210 per 50 minute session
$165- $275 per 90 minute session​​

Can direct bill to Blue Cross and Green Shield 

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Tianna Tenney

MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist

Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other challenges, I’m here to support you every step of the way. With over 12 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals and couples overcome struggles like generational trauma, ADHD, substance use, 2SLGBTQI+ concerns, domestic violence, and more. My approach is person-centred and strength-based, meaning I tailor each session to your unique journey and goals.

Populations:
Adolescents, Individuals, and Couples
Children 12+ and Adults

Approach Used:
Solution Focussed Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Positive Psychology, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR

Sliding Scale Rate:
$165- $220 per 50 minute session
$270- $330 per 90 minute session
Can direct bill to Blue Cross and Green Shield
Approved for Metis Alberta Funding
Approved for Child and Family Services contracts

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Shayne Vars

Mental Health Therapist

I’m a mental health therapist with 15 years of experience as a registered social worker, primarily working with adults facing concurrent mental health and addiction challenges. I am trained in EMDR and approach therapy from a person-centered, trauma-informed perspective.

Populations:
Adults
​Trauma
Addictions

Approach Used:
EMDR

​Sliding Scale Rate:
​$60-$95 per session

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Jill Harbin

Mental Health Therapist

My approach to counselling is one that pulls from many theories and modalities to tailor the therapy experience to each client’s needs. I aim to provide a welcoming, comfortable, and judgment free space when working together. I practice from an attachment lens, looking at the relationships that have shaped us into the individuals we are today. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, relationships, and caregiving.

*Not Accepting New Clients*

Populations:
Seniors and Couples
Youth and Adults

Approach Used:
Gottman Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, and Somatic Techniques ​

Sliding Scale Rate:
$60-$95 per session

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