Myla Southward
Certified Canadian Counsellor
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Education & Certifications:
Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle (Calgary-Canada) , (2024)
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A Bit About Me
Being human is hard. Sometimes, we need support as we experience life's challenges and a safe space to share what we have been experiencing, thinking, and feeling. I aim to create that space and walk with you without judgment, offering care and support as you navigate your path. I am passionate about client-centred care rooted in what works for you and offering what resources, knowledge, and experiences I have to share with you as a clinician.
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My experience includes working with families, couples, and individuals. I am particularly passionate about teens and older adults, offering age-friendly care as they navigate life transitions, identity, grief, and changes. I have a background in the theatre arts, music, and Reiki, and I bring positive energy and creativity to my work as a clinician.
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I believe in walking together and helping one another along the road. I am here to support you, and I hope you will reach out if you need that extra care right now. If you feel unsure or are afraid counselling might not be right for you, I offer free 15-minute initial phone sessions to find out if working with me is a good fit for your needs at this time.
Areas of Support
I work with all ages from 5+ through individual therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy. I can support you with grief and bereavement. I can also provide unique support for general areas of death and dying issues that might not include a terminal illness or death of a loved one.
Seniors
Professionals
Families & Couples
Life & Death Areas
I offer support for seniors that may be transitioning into the later half of their life. This time of life also means grief and identity shifts.
I work specifically with professionals that are working within the death and dying fields. This includes nurses, OTs, funeral directors, embalmers, medical doctors, care aides...
I support couples and families through a variety of transitions and challenges.
This might include pet loss, death loss, suicide loss, traumatic loss, identity changes, anticipatory grief, caregiver support, continuous loss (dementia), non-death losses
Therapeutic Approach
I often use a Family Systems approach in my practice for complex relationships and feelings, exploring thoughts and responses to events based on the experiences and behaviours learned in our family of origin. I tend toward Strength and Mindfulness based approaches for grief and trauma. Regardless, It is important for me to use interventions that connect with the client and their goals and needs.
