Hi! My name is Mirjam, and welcome to Mountain Creek Counselling. My passion for therapy began from experiencing my own challenges in life and learning to navigate them. Various experiences challenged my ability to connect with my emotions, my inner knowing, and my femininity. This has built a passion of mine to support others in their journey towards knowing themselves and towards wellness. 

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My Passion for Helping Others

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I am a nurturer at heart. I grew up on a farm tending to animals, plants, and witnessing the birth-death cycle around me. I am also naturally a listener in relationships and hold space for others to share and be heard. These experiences have naturally led me to a career in counselling, where I can show up with compassion and care for others in a skillful way. 

 

As I have been on a journey towards embodying my true self, I am passionate about helping others learn the skills and presence to understand themselves on a deeper level. I support clients to identify and work through emotions and bodily sensations to reduce suffering and bring more ease to daily life. I also guide clients in trauma processing to shift how past experiences affect them.

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What Balances Me

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I have regular practices that support me physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I have developed a regular spiritual practice that allows me to feel supported, loved, and connected to something greater than myself. I have found it is important for me to address my wellness holistically, including eating healthy foods, taking supplements, and exercising regularly. As I grew up connected with nature and animals, I also find spending time in nature or with animals to be nurturing.

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Education & Credentials

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I have an undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from McMaster University. I completed my Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology at McGill University and am a Registered Psychologist in Alberta (#4976). I have been supporting people in the helping profession since 2010. I fundamentally practice from a place of compassion that is non-judgemental of your experience.

 

I have specialized training in Natural Processing to process trauma using a somatic (body) focus. I also have experience using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness skills, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Spiritually-Directed Therapy skills. See the Approach page for more details.

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Call or email today to book an appointment.

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