Sandra Loades, CCC, RSW (she/her)
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My intention is to be a caring and empathetic therapist for each person who enters counselling.
I believe that people are inherently good and capable of living with integrity for themselves and others. I aim to help individuals to recognize their value as a person and gain insight into what may be getting in the way of fully embracing life. I will treat everyone with dignity and respect, upholding the central principles of the counselling profession. |
What I offer:
I have been trained to provide different types of therapy, however Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is the leading therapy approach for resolving trauma. I am an Attachment Focused (AF) EMDR therapist trained with the Parnell Institute, and offer this specialized service at Compass Trauma Counselling.
Because AF-EMDR is my specialization, I usually work with people who are seeking EMDR therapy. However, other therapy approaches that I may utilize, depending on individual needs and preferences, may include Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, somatic or mindfulness based therapies.
Please note:
I have been trained to provide different types of therapy, however Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) is the leading therapy approach for resolving trauma. I am an Attachment Focused (AF) EMDR therapist trained with the Parnell Institute, and offer this specialized service at Compass Trauma Counselling.
Because AF-EMDR is my specialization, I usually work with people who are seeking EMDR therapy. However, other therapy approaches that I may utilize, depending on individual needs and preferences, may include Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, somatic or mindfulness based therapies.
Please note:
- I am currently doing therapy sessions exclusively online and only accepting adult clients who reside in Alberta or Saskatchewan.
- My hours are selected evenings between 5:00-8:00 PM central time. Please contact me by text/phone at 780-781-7968 or email [email protected]. To schedule an appointment, please go to the appointment booking page and follow the link to the Jane app.
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The compass in Compass Trauma Counselling: When you see a compass, what do you think of? How is it used? A compass is device that helps us to know where we are and to find our way. We all get off course from time to time and occasionally need support to get back on track. As your therapist, I trust that you have an innate ability to heal, and my role is to assist you to find your way towards healing, much like a compass that assists us to find our way in life. |
I am a counsellor at heart and have always been drawn to helping others and personal growth. I have often been described as a warm and caring person who is easy to talk to, with a quiet, gentle presence. I love being outdoors, travelling, going for long walks, kayaking, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
I have been a professional therapist since 2016, and trained in various counselling modalities, including; Attachment Focused-Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (AF-EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification, Internal Family Systems Trauma Treatment, Advanced Mindfulness training, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy. Prior to completing my Master’s in Counselling from the University of Lethbridge, I started my career working with youth and adults in various settings such as schools, community agencies, group homes and women’s shelters. I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). As a professional member of ACSW and CCPA, I have a duty and ethical obligation to follow their ethical codes. I take pride in providing person centered, ethical and professional therapy.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my site learn more about who I am.
~Sandra
Professional Associations:
I am a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
possessing a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation since 2013
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), with the Alberta College of Social Workers and authorized to perform restricted psychosocial interventions (https://acsw.in1touch.org/site/RPI?nav=sidebar)
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
I am authorized to see clients from Alberta and Saskatchewan
In the spirit of reconciliation, I acknowledge that I live, work, and play, on land traditionally known as asiniskaw sipisis (Stoney Creek), Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous peoples. The land provided a travelling route and home to the Maskwacis Nêhiyawak, Niitsitapi, Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina Nations, the Métis, and other Indigenous peoples.
I am a professional member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
possessing a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) designation since 2013
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), with the Alberta College of Social Workers and authorized to perform restricted psychosocial interventions (https://acsw.in1touch.org/site/RPI?nav=sidebar)
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW), with the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers
I am authorized to see clients from Alberta and Saskatchewan
In the spirit of reconciliation, I acknowledge that I live, work, and play, on land traditionally known as asiniskaw sipisis (Stoney Creek), Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous peoples. The land provided a travelling route and home to the Maskwacis Nêhiyawak, Niitsitapi, Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina Nations, the Métis, and other Indigenous peoples.