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Our Approach:
True-North Counselling offers options for emotional, physical, and client-based spirituality counselling for victorious daily living through neuro-linguistic, somatic experiencing, trauma-informed internal family systems, relapse-prevention strategies, and creative arts modalities.
We believe in a wholistic approach to mental health, combining empathy, expertise, and personalized care to help clients navigate life's challenges. As your counsellor, I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and confidential space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. With a focus on empowerment and growth, we are committed to fostering resilience, self-awareness, and positive change in every individual we work with.
Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples counselling, or family support, we tailor our services to meet your unique needs.
Our focus is to satisfy our clients as per their personally disclosed presenting issue(s) and goal(s) set. Clients are asked to reflect on their self-evaluation and progress throughout each session, as well as their progress in between consecutive sessions. Our Counsellor will assess and evaluate each client's individual situation(s) and offer observations, options, and suggestions as indicated by the progress and satisfaction of the client.
Meet Our Counselling Therapist:
Counsellor Therapist and
Provisional Supervisor Educator
Deborah has over 20 years of education and 15 years of practice in coaching, counselling, and therapy, as well as a lifetime of experience in business and entrepreneurship, guiding individuals toward personal growth and mental well-being. Her approach integrates trauma-informed and spirituality-informed care, along with practical neuroplastic techniques, to address a full spectrum of challenges.
With over six years of employment with a leading Employee Assistance and Workplace Support Program Provider, Deborah's experience includes issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationships, child & youth, addiction, career, weight loss & disordered eating. Dedicated to fostering empowerment and resilience, she prioritizes accessible care, offering sessions of up to 80 minutes and scaled or fixed-session rates in collaboration with major insurance providers.
Deborah Grose-Checkel MICM MDiv CT CPST CPSP PSE CNPBH(11)
Counselling Therapist
Association of Counselling Therapists of Alberta - 1109
Certified Psychospiritual Therapist &
Psychospiritual Care Practitioner
Provisional Supervisor-Educator
Canadian Association of Spiritual Care - 58645264
American Clinical Pastoral Education - Psychotherapist/Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counsellor
Active Professional Member since 2011
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Daughter, sister, wife, mother, step-mother, mother-in-law, grandmother.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Master Professional Life Coach
Master Wellness Coach
Sobriety Coach, Spirituality Coach,
Transformation Academy;
Internal Family Systems-Trauma Treatment Program Coach
Professional Education Systems Institute;
Evidence-Based Parent Coach
Mental Health Academy
Couples Coach
ZUR Institute
Brain Coach
Brain Academy
Somatic Experience Coach
National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine
Confidentiality & Security Assurance:
For your peace of mind, Deborah Abigail has a clear RCMP Vulnerable Persons Sector Check and Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Status.
Deborah Grose-Checkel ACTA Directory Profile:
acta-alberta.ca
or
https://ccta.alinityapp.com/Client/PublicDirectory/Registrant/08456a61-ccca-e911-8122-000c29389129
Education and Certificates listed below.
The information, advice, and guidance provided by Deborah Grose-Checkel in this coaching, counselling, or therapy session, program, or class are for educational purposes with the client's informed consent; and are based on principles of neuro-linguistic, insight-oriented, internal family-systems therapy and behavioural neuroscience, based on how the brain influences behaviour and vice versa.
While the coaching, counselling, or therapy process is designed to offer practical strategies that can lead to tangible results, individual outcomes may vary, and no specific results are guaranteed. The coaching, counselling, or therapy provided is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or psychological condition.
Participation in coaching, counselling, or therapy is voluntary and occurs as the client's choice. Deborah Grose-Checkel and the coaching, counselling, or therapy services provided do not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any medical conditions. If you are experiencing significant mental health challenges, we strongly recommend you consult a licensed healthcare professional. By engaging in the coaching, counselling, or therapy process, you acknowledge that the recommendations provided are based on principles from neuro-linguistic, insight-oriented, internal family-systems therapy and behavioural neuroscience, which may have varying effects depending on individual circumstances and perspectives. Results will depend on each client's active engagement with the recommendations and your specific context.
Education & Certifications:
