Katherine Jarrell MSW, RSW

Living Well Registered Social Worker

Katherine brings over thirty years of experience in helping individuals to overcome challenges and live their best lives. Her counselling experience includes working with people across the lifespan facing a multitude of challenges. Katherine has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and many other modalities. She sees each client as unique and will adjust her approach based on the client’s needs and preferences. Clients working with Katherine report feeling seen, heard and supported in moving forward. She would be honoured to accompany you on your journey to improved wellness.

Some areas of strength for Katherine include:

Addictions
ADHD
Adjustment issues
Anxiety
Blended family issues
Boundaries
Burnout
Caretaking
Career counselling
Communication skills
Compassion fatigue
Coping with health conditions
Depression
Emotional regulation
Family of origin work
Goal setting
Grief and loss
Habit formation
Life transitions
Lifestyle change management
Mindfulness practices
Parenting skills and support
Parenting children with special needs
Perfectionism
Personal growth and transformation
Relationships
Resiliency
Retirement planning (emotional preparation)
Self-compassion
Self-harming
Social skills
Stress management
Trauma
Work-related issues

Katherine has advanced training in a specialized therapy for resolving trauma called Accelerated Resolution Therapy. Her prior work experience includes working for Alberta Health Services, teaching at Mount Royal University, counselling in Employee Assistance programs, in addictions treatment centers and for the CNIB. Katherine continues to pursue further professional learning to bring all she can to support clients. In the words of Ram Dass, “We are all just walking each other home”.

If you would like to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with Katherine to see whether she may be a good fit for you, please call (403) 695-7911 or email intake@livingwellcounselling.ca