Monique Vickers (she/her)

I provide a warm, caring, and receptive space where I can support you to feel and think in ways that are more helpful. I try to work with my clients in a collaborative way, attuned to your needs, so that you feel heard, understood, and respected. For me, this is fundamental to developing trust, which is essential for
healing.
I have worked as a Counselling Psychologist for 10 years. My areas of expertise include mild to severe anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal issues (including relationship struggles), complex trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders—as well as issues related to physical health and learning difficulties. I have worked with diverse populations in the community, in hospitals, and in prisons.
My formal training includes Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Counselling at the doctorate level, and accredited training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma-informed approaches.
I am originally from BC, and I completed my bachelor’s degree in psychology in Canada. To explore my European roots and understand myself better away from my familiar environment, I moved to the UK, where I lived for 15 years, gaining a doctorate in counselling psychology and working extensively. I have now settled in Calgary, where I have family nearby. I am proud that Canada is my home, and I am happy to share my country with my son, who was born abroad.
I underwent therapy myself as part of my postgraduate training. The experience of therapy is different for everybody, but for me, personally, I admit I found it uncomfortable to expose my vulnerabilities to the therapist. However, the process helped me to heal and grow as well as become more attune and
highly empathic which is essential when working with other people’s pain and distress.
Using a client led and compassionate approach, I look forward to working together to heal the parts of
you that are struggling while getting to know you as a person.