My name is Marie Wanty and I have over 19 years experience counselling in the UK and Canada.
I am a certified counsellor and supervisor with the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association (RPC, MPCC-S # 3668). I am also a member of ACTA (Alberta Association of Counselling Therapists # 1197). I bring an integrative blended approach to counselling using psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioural therapy. The therapy aim is to explore with the individual how their past affects present functioning and behaviour and then find ways that best help the individual move towards growth and change, with the ultimate goal of improved mental health, relationships, life satisfaction and personal growth. I also use solution focused, positive psychology, mindfulness, narrative psychology, feminist and relational therapy.
In addition, I am trained in working with shame, and am certified in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) or tapping which is an excellent modality for anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and many other issues. I recently gained my Life and Spiritual coaching certification through the Life Purpose Institute.
We are all striving for balance in our lives and when we feel out of balance it can negatively affect our body, mind and spirit.
I believe life can often feel hectic and overwhelming which can affect our inner balance causing poor mental health and reduced coping skills.
Some of the concerns counselling can help with include anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, shame, sexual abuse, sexual orientation, work place stress and burnout, living with a mental health diagnosis, self image/self esteem, grief and loss, conflict, personal growth and insight, coping strategies and addictions.
Life coaching can help set personal goals around career, health, relationships. Spiritual coaching can help with strengthening connections to your spirituality or using spiritual tools and techniques to meet your personal goals.
I am a warm, caring, empathic and intuitive counsellor and coach, who is open and accepting to individual lifestyle choices and religious/spiritual beliefs. I also have experience working with individuals from different cultures. I predominantly work with adults and older teenagers. I believe the relationship between the counsellor and client is key to facilitating personal growth and change. I would welcome the opportunity to help you navigate through your life complexities and help you achieve improved mental health and inner balance.