Psychology & Counselling Therapy
Alison is a Registered Provisional Psychologist, Canadian Certified Counsellor and Counselling Therapist, who specializes in working with patients primarily struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, and addictions. In addition, Alison has received extensive training in trauma informed care, DBT, narrative therapy, polyvagal theory and numerous other client centered approaches. Most recently, Alison has received Perinatal Mental Health Certification. Her areas of focus include infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, anxiety during pregnancy, PTSD, postpartum depression, grief, and adjusting to life as a blended family.
Jennifer has a Masters of Clinical Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker & Clinical Therapist. She has worked in social sectors, primarily working with youth and their families to maintain healthy relationships, reunification where possible, and to maintain familial ties when safe to do so. Jen has over 12 years experience working with Indigenous communities and agencies. She provides counselling therapies for individuals, adults and youth for the following: an
Psychology & counselling therapy for individuals, couples, group education, and mental health consultations.
Conditions our therapists work with…
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Grief
- Addiction
- Perinatal counseling
- Infertility
- Pregnancy/infant loss
- Pregnancy related anxiety
- PTSD
- Postpartum depression
Treatment techniques…
- Trauma informed care
- CBT
- DBT
- Solutions focused
- Polyvagal theory
- Brief interventions
- Grief Therapy
- Other client centred approaches
What to Expect
In sessions with Alison or Jenniefer, expect to feel supported by their level-headed, keep-it-real approach. They are here to validate, affirm, help reduce stress, and hear whatever it is that’s truly weighing on you during this stage. You will be heard, learn tangible strategies to navigate your challenges, your boundaries will be respected, and you can finally move through the difficult part of this chapter.
First-visits and follow-up visits are also easily booked online through the link below.
You may book a complimentary consultation to ask any questions you might have and see if Alison or Jennifer will be a good fit. Psychology and counselling services may be covered by your extended health insurance so please check with your benefits.
Learn more about our Registered Provisional Psychologist, Alison Varga, by clicking click HERE. To learn more about our Registered Social Worker & Clinical Therapist, Jennifer Johannson, please click HERE.