Lyndel Berry

Hi, I'm Lyndel. I'm the therapist for people who haven't had the best experience with therapists. I get it. Talking to a stranger about everything you've kept inside is really hard, but it's how you heal, and that's the point of therapy. And sometimes you don't have the words for how you're feeling or what you need. These are skills I can teach you. I will always respect the boundaries you set, but I'm not afraid to ask the hard questions that will help push you to recognise when you're getting in your own way. The only way to get a different outcome is to make different choices, but first you have to see that there are choices. That won't always be comfortable, but you won't be doing it alone. I can be a safe space for you and I will be there to support you. If you're in Calgary, I would love to offer in person sessions. I have office space just south of downtown that's easily accessible with transit and also offers free and street parking. Otherwise, I have a lot of experience in telehealth - both video and calls, so the choice of how you do therapy with me is up to you. I can fit in with your life and your schedule. I specialise in trauma and crisis (CPTSD, PTSD and suicidal ideation/self harm), couples (both monogamous and non-monogamous), first responders and healthcare workers, and individuals struggling with life transitions and medical diagnoses. I also have experience in dealing with all aspects of grief, and ADHD. I use what works for the clients when it comes to modalities, but I work from a client centred, trauma informed, anti-oppression stance. I'm currently qualified in cognitive behaviour, dialectal behaviour, relational life, solution focused, emotionally focused and Gottman, with training in IFS. I believe in staying up to date with modalities, so I'm in the process of becoming certified in narrative therapy and psychedelic assisted therapy and will be able to offer these in a few months. Please note that if you're a current client, I keep some session times off the calendar just for you, so please message me if you can't find anything that fits your schedule. When I'm not seeing clients, I love camping and being on the water in the summer and practically live on my paddleboard! In winter, I love snowshoeing and curling up in front of my wood burning fireplace with a good book or my latest crochet project.