Online Counselling Sessions Now Available For Calgary Residents

Alberta based Living Well Counselling Calgary is pleased to announce that local residents may now approach their highly trained staff for counselling sessions that are exclusively carried out online. In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak and the ensuing social distancing measures that are being put in place, this option will enable people to seek counselling even if they cannot leave their homes. In turn, the counselling center hopes that their services will help more people manage their lives as the quarantine continues.

“It is important to note that the often drastic change in lifestyle brought about by the quarantine is not the only issue we have to deal with,” states Living Well Counselling Calgary. “The other aspects of our lives that we needed help with are more than likely to still be present and, in many cases, may even be exacerbated by this period of prolonged social isolation. This is especially true for couples. Due to this reason, the previous standards you had for seeking help should still apply, and you should apply those standards to the people you seek help from, even if they are professionals in their field. It is all about you finding the right counselor for you, someone you can open up to. The one who matters here is you.”

Whatever specific reason a client seeks help for, the center explains, they should always ensure that they make their own comfort their foremost priority. The act of exploring certain subjects that concern the client’s life and relationship may itself be a difficult process, but their counselor should always be someone they trust to help them learn more about themselves. As such, a few key factors can help any client determine whether the counselor in question is right for them.

First and foremost, the counselor should be qualified for the work that they do. According to Living Well Counselling Calgary, a certified Christian Psychologist in Calgary should have a license to work in that capacity from the state or federal government, and having an associated Master’s degree in a relevant field (such as marriage counselling) can be of enormous service in the right circumstances. Their education should also include a thorough understanding of human psychology and psychiatric therapies.

In practice, the counselor should be able to pull from a pool of experience in bringing people together rather than giving them reasons to part. Should the client in question have already wanted to end their marriage, they would have sought out a divorce counsellor. Knowing this, the counselling center recognizes that they need and want help preserving their relationship, not breaking it apart. As such, Living Well Counselling Calgary recommends that clients seek a counselor who shares these goals.

The center states, “Being qualified is simply the foundation they need to be your counselor. A specialization in marriage and human psychology will give them an edge in their services. However, the true piece of criteria that you should look out for is experience.” The center reminds clients that they should take their time figuring out if they are comfortable, which can take a full session or two to do so. If it turns out they are not, they are free to request a new counselor. “Their approach will tell you a lot about the way they handle relationships,” states Living Well Counselling Calgary. “Fixing a marriage and making it whole takes more effort than simply correcting the most obvious issues; it requires a fine touch from a professional who can consider the issues at hand with a humane eye. Furthermore, a certified counselor should be able to exercise patience with their clients, yet be persistent in their quest to get to the bottom of the problem. Only with a counselor of this caliber can you be assured you have all the help you need.”

Calgary residents who wish to read further are welcome to browse the center’s official website for more information. They may direct any inquiries to Jennifer Dawn Watts of Living Well Counselling Calgary as well. Learn more at the following link: Living Well Counselling Services.