Solasta Counselling★ 4.8 (26 reviews)1716 16 Ave NWView clinic

Jocelyn Simpson

About Jocelyn

There are seasons in life where gleaning perspective and insight are necessary to navigate diverse circumstances, pivot in the midst of challenges, or find a safe space to process. It is my belief that all are worthy of support to facilitate the change they desire with acceptance, non-judgment, and genuine care. These exceptional times have heightened awareness of the benefits of pursuing holistic wellness. I am a Registered Psychologist and my counselling experience has predominantly been with children and youth within the school system, supporting them within their family and school contexts. I have worked with adults of varied ages, families and couples as well. Challenges related to anxiety, grief, depression, neurodiversity, personal growth, stress management, parenting, emotion regulation, conflict management, communication, and boundary setting are some of the areas I have provided support to clients. I invite you to pause and acknowledge that you are worthy to take this time on your journey towards holistic wellness and envisioning new possibilities. My lived experience as a third culture kid, a child of immigrant parents, an educator for 25 years, a wife of 23 years, a mother of 3, a woman of faith and a lover of nature all contribute to the lens I see through and wisdom I extend. I offer a collaborative, creative, compassionate, strengths-based therapeutic approach. I am delighted to work with all of my clients in understanding their core values, identifying goals, and building a genuine therapeutic connection. Using narrative therapy, I work from a biopsychosocial lens, considering biological, psychological, and social factors that may be impacting the current narrative of the client. We then work to look at unique outcomes or alternate narratives from a strengths-based perspective to build resources and capacity toward client goals. I am trained in basic and parent/child attachment EMDR. I draw from other approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I maintain a culturally responsive lens with an openness to incorporating creative expression in a client-centered way. With counselling support, we will work together to illuminate a path towards your preferred future. I believe counselling provides new and renewed insight. I work from a holistic approach using the biopsychosocial framework to consider biology, psychology, and social factors that impact health and well-being. I am passionate about working with clients to explore challenges, strengths, and resources in order to support them to thrive. I have experience in the single-session model of therapy, brief therapy, and longer-term therapy. I draw from Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapies and work from a culturally responsive and socially just stance. Find renewed insight from a holistic approach through working together to co-create a thriving life!

Often treats: AbuseADHDAdoptionAnxietyBehavioral IssuesBullyingDepressionDivorceParenting
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Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Racial IdentityRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSexual AbuseSocial Anxiety DisorderSocial IsolationSpiritualityStressTraumaWomen's Issues
Trained at: Master of Counselling
Credentials: Master of Counselling Psychology (M.Ed.)
Member of: College of Alberta Psychologists

Services & prices

22 options across 14 treatments

Couples Counselling

For returning clients and new intakes.

2 options

50 min

Couples Counselling - Extended

For returning clients and new intakes.

2 options

80–90 min

EMDR Adult Counselling

For returning clients and new intakes.

50 min

EMDR Adult Counselling - Extended

For returning clients and new intakes.

80 min

EMDR Child and Adolescent Counselling (under 18)

For returning clients and new intakes. For new intakes, your therapist may contact you before your appointment to discuss parental consent.

50 min

Family Counselling

For returning clients and new intakes.

2 options

50 min

Family Counselling - Extended

For returning clients and new intakes.

2 options

80 min

Free Counselling Intro Call

This is a free 20 minute consultation phone call for those considering booking a counselling appointment. The therapist you choose will call you to discuss your needs and, if you are ready to book a…

20 min

Individual Adult Counselling

For returning clients and new intakes.

2 options

50 min

Individual Adult Counselling - Extended

For returning clients and new intakes.

2 options

80 min

Individual Counselling (ages 12 and under)

For returning clients and new intakes. For new intakes, your therapist may contact you before your appointment to discuss parental consent.

50 min