Freda completed her undergraduate degrees at the University of Saskatchewan and Athabasca University, and her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Freda has worked for several years with children, youth, and families, and provides support for people experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, ADHD and relationship conflict. Freda is passionate about working towards equality and justice for all members of our community.
Inspirational Quote:
“When you have more than what you need, build a longer table, not a higher fence.”-Unknown
How do you believe counselling can help?
I believe that people create stories out of the events which take place in their lives, and that those stories help us to understand who we are, where we come from, and where we are going. Sometimes the stories of our lives are not what we’d like them to be, and often the environment we are living in contributes to those less-than-desirable plot lines.
You could think of me as a ghost writer. I can help you with the writing, but the story is yours, and you are always in control of what you want it to say. I use many different strategies as we work together, based on what we are working on and what feels comfortable to you.
Your approach to counselling:
I use strategies from a variety of different counselling perspectives, primarily narrative therapy, person-centred therapy, and ACT. I believe that the best approach is one that is tailored to the needs and wishes of the person.
Availability:
Mondays 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Specialties in Counselling:
* ADHD (management)
* Anxiety
* Brain injuries
* Couples
* Depression
* Relationship Issues
* Substance use
* Trauma
Freda completed her undergraduate degrees at the University of Saskatchewan and Athabasca University, and her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
