COVID-19 Update
In light of social distancing recommendations from the Canadian government and all professional associations I am a member of, I will not be offering face-to-face sessions until further notice.
I have been successfully offering effective, therapeutic, cybercounselling for the past 10 years, and continue to do so in these trying times. The preferred secure videoconferencing platform I use is Vsee; Skype is an alternative, as are telephone sessions.
I understand this is a difficult time for everyone, and I am doing everything in my power to continue to provide the same high-quality care that I always do.
You are not alone. We are all in this together.
Meet Velma
Velma brings a warm, compassionate, and hopeful therapeutic stance to her private counselling practice. She employs a holistic (mind, body, and spirit) approach that is equally balanced with a practical strengths-based modality. By forming a safe therapeutic relationship with her clients Velma helps facilitate a healing and growth process that strives to bring relief or resolution to distressing emotions or life situations. Finding effective creative solutions while tapping into clients' inner wisdom enables clients to live fuller and more authentic lives.
Contact Counselling Connections:
Phone:
(403)454-1290
Email: counsellingconnections@shaw.ca
Address:
6327 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary, AB T3E 5R6
Helpful Resources:
Canadian Mental Health Association
My Health Alberta
Anxiety Disorders Association of Canada
Alberta Health Services
1-877-303-2642 (toll free within Alberta) for mental health advice.
(Free nurse advice and general health information for Albertans.)
Depression Hurts
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
519-824-5565 E-mail: info@mdsc.ca (MDSC Contacts)
Calgary Distress Center Calgary Distress Centre
403-266-HELP (4357) (A free information and referral service offered in over 200 languages 24/7)
Email: help@distresscentre.com
Center for Suicide Prevention (Calgary)
Bullying Helpline
1-888-456-2323 (24 hours, 7 days/week)
Family Violence Info Line
310-1818 (24 Hours)