Welcome to Higher Ground Counselling & Wellness!

Accepting New Clients!

To inquire about scheduling an appointment please contact me either via phone (587) 579-3307 or e-mail jennifer@highergroundcounselling.ca.

Current Clients: In order to ensure continuity of care, it is currently recommended that you pre-book sessions 6-8 weeks in advance. If you need a last minute session, and if a date is fully booked, please add yourself to the waitlist or contact me directly to be placed on the cancellation list.

If you find yourself in crisis, please contact one of the supports listed below, or go to your closest Hospital Emergency Room:

  • Calgary Distress Centre: (403) 266-4357

  • Alberta Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-877-303-2642

  • Canada Suicide Prevention Line: 1-833-456-4566

I am a Master Practitioner Clinical Counsellor and Registered Professional Counsellor in good standing with the Canadian Professional Counsellor’s Association (#3815) and a Counselling Therapist in good standing with the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (#1114). I am also a Certified Hypnotherapist with the National Guild of Hypnotists (#51591) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

I have a unique academic background in that my studies have all been interdisciplinary in nature. Graduating with a Ph.D in Philosophy with an Emphasis in Cognitive Science from McMaster University required that I demonstrate competencies in Neuroscience, Psychology and Philosophy of Mind. This work has allowed for a comprehensive understanding of the emotions and trauma. I have a total of fifteen years of postsecondary experience in research pertaining to issues surrounding emotions, consciousness, the mind/body connection, cognition, and human behavior. My work can be found in various prominent peer-reviewed academic journals, including the Journal of Consciousness Studies.

I believe that the relationship between a client and a counsellor is the most important element to healing and successful therapy. I am a trauma-informed counsellor committed to transparency and creating a warm and safe space that will allow my clients to feel empowered and confident to do the work they need to heal.

In addition, I am committed to using evidence-based treatments in my practice. This includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy & Accelerated Resolution Therapy. I regularly employ mindfulness-based techniques to assist with anxiety & use the Gottman Therapy approach for couples experiencing relationship difficulties.

I believe that effective counselling fundamentally involves working both with the mind and the manifestation of emotional experiences stored in the body. I strive to increase awareness of the critical connections between the mind, body, emotions, and behavior.

I believe that every individual is the expert in their life story and that we all have within us the ability to create positive, long-lasting and meaningful changes in our lives. Every person has a unique path to healing and emotional processing - my approach will help you to feel safe and empowered as you begin this journey.

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Located at: 300 - 4503 Brisebois Drive Northwest, Calgary
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