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Welcome to the Birch House! At this time, Erika is only taking on new assessment referrals. If you are looking for EMDR, please search for Sky, as she is currently taking clients in this modality. For couples counselling, please schedule a consult or first session with Corrina, as she is taking on new clients, as well!

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Free Consultation

Our free 15-minute consultations provide you with an opportunity to find a therapist that fits for you. We encourage those looking for counselling to ask questions, share concerns, and connect with a therapist who is understanding of your experience! Please note: All 15-minute phone consultations will come from a a phone number that will be listed as a PRIVATE caller. If it is your consultation... Read More

Our free 15-minute consultations provide you with an opportunity to find a therapist that fits for you. We encourage those looking for counselling to ask questions, share concerns, and connect with a therapist who is understanding of your experience! Please note: All 15-minute phone consultations will come from a a phone number that will be listed as a PRIVATE caller. If it is your consultation appointment time, and a number is listed this way, it is most likely the therapist.

Counselling - Practicum Student (Reduced Rate)

Counselling with a practicum student, who is supervised by a Registered Psychologist, provides quality service at a lower fee for clients. Practicum students are in the final portion of their training and receive consistent, weekly supervision from Erika Miller, R. Psych.

Counselling - Clinical Social Worker (MSW)

Counselling (Master of Social Work/Canadian Certified Counsellor)

Couples Counselling - Canadian Certified Counsellor

Couples counselling can assist with many relational challenges such as managing conflict, difficulties due to outside stressors (e.g., finances), infidelity, and emotional disconnection. It can help support couples in identifying and expressing their feelings, exploring the past, developing solutions to challenges, and equipping couples with strategies (e.g., problem solving, conflict resolutio... Read More

Couples counselling can assist with many relational challenges such as managing conflict, difficulties due to outside stressors (e.g., finances), infidelity, and emotional disconnection. It can help support couples in identifying and expressing their feelings, exploring the past, developing solutions to challenges, and equipping couples with strategies (e.g., problem solving, conflict resolution) to heal and grow together. Ideally, couples therapy includes participation from both partners. However, if a partner is not open to it, couples therapy can be done alone, to gain more insight into the ways your relationship could be improved. In addition, frequently it is helpful for both partners to receive individual counselling to help process what is brought up in couples counselling.

Counselling - Psychologist

Assessment - Psychologist

Assessment can provide a greater understanding of factors that affect how we operate at school, at work, and in our daily life. When we gain this insight, we can focus on the tools we need to shift perspective and experience success! I provide psychoeducational assessment, Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) assessment, cognitive assessment, adaptive functioning, and behavioural asses... Read More

Assessment can provide a greater understanding of factors that affect how we operate at school, at work, and in our daily life. When we gain this insight, we can focus on the tools we need to shift perspective and experience success! I provide psychoeducational assessment, Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) assessment, cognitive assessment, adaptive functioning, and behavioural assessment services. For more information about the process and details of assessment, please contact my office (403) 581-1618.

Shelby Benedetto
(She/Her/Hers)

I help teens and adults build confidence, manage anxiety, and navigate life’s challenges with warmth and support.

I offer counselling support to help clients navigate anxiety, depression, autism, life transitions, and everyday challenges. Whether you’re managing school pressures, career changes, parenting stress, or emotional overwhelm, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered.

With over a decade of experience as a teacher and ongoing graduate training in Educational Psychology, I draw on evidence-based approaches such as CBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based strategies to meet each client’s unique needs. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in trust.

Reaching out for support can feel intimidating — I understand that on a personal level. My goal is to make therapy feel safe, approachable, and grounded in connection. If you feel I might be a good fit, I invite you to book a free consultation or initial session, and take that first step toward feeling like yourself again.

I help teens and adults build confidence, manage anxiety, and navigate life’s challenges with war... Read More

Dana Loback

I provide counselling for individuals 10 years old and up at a reduce rate. I focus my counselling practice in supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, grief and loss, and parenting difficulties. Over the past six years, I have worked at Bridges Family Programs in different programs providing support to individuals, children, and families.

Currently, I am a student at Yorkville University in the Master’s of Counselling Psychology program. Previously, I have completed my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Human Services Counselling diploma.

I provide counselling for individuals 10 years old and up at a reduce rate. I focus my counsellin... Read More

Corrina Bateson
(She/Her/Hers) MACP, BSW, RSW, CCC

Welcome.

I am honoured to hold a safe space for you while exploring ways to lessen somatic and cognitive concerns. As I hold a safe space, allow me to support you in connecting to the mind, body and spiritual self. Allowing for possibilities and creation of new insights, Show up as you are.

I provide counselling/therapy for children, teens, adults and couples. As a Licensed Counsellor and Registered Social Worker, I specialize in trauma, relationship concerns, chronic pain, women’s physical issues, PTSD, ADHD, and Military personnel. I have facilitated anxiety and depression groups within the community and agencies, worked with children in/out of the homes, pre-schools, daycares and the school systems.

Welcome. I am honoured to hold a safe space for you while exploring ways to lessen somatic and c... Read More

Laura-Lee Bishop
(She/Her/Hers) MSW,RSW

I acknowledge and honor the courage it takes to reach out and see this first step as the biggest one. My approach is invitational, and I believe we have the capacity to heal ourselves. One of the most foundational human needs is to feel connected, not only with others, but also with ourselves. I provide counselling services to children (5+), teens, and adults.

I acknowledge and honor the courage it takes to reach out and see this first step as the biggest ... Read More

Ms. Erika Miller
(She/Her/Hers) M.Ed., R.Psych.

For all current clients looking for possible appointments, please call (403) 581-1618 if appointment availability appears low online.

For all current clients looking for possible appointments, please call (403) 581-1618 if appointm... Read More

Sky Bender
(She/Her/Hers) MACP, BHSc, ADC, CCC

Creating an affirming and secure space for all is of the upmost importance to me. Everyone deserves to be seen and heard as their authentic selves, for this is where I believe the bulk of healing happens. I strive to be transparent, warm, and approachable in conjunction to my clinical skills.

I primarily work with adults and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and issues relating to gender and sexuality. While my specialties include sexual trauma and addiction, I am also trained in EMDR and Neurofeedback. Although I use a variety of different approaches depending on my client’s unique needs, I tend to practice from an attachment-based and humanistic approach.

In addition to being a Canadian Certified Counsellor, I am currently working towards attaining my Registered Provisional Psychologist status. I believe mental health exists on a spectrum- not within a checkbox.

Creating an affirming and secure space for all is of the upmost importance to me. Everyone deserv... Read More

Twinkle Arora
(She/Her/Hers)

I will be away from the clinic June 15-August 31, 2025. If you need greater accessibility, please contact the clinic for support.

My journey as a therapist is marked by a deep commitment to the field of education and therapy, where I aim to create a nurturing and empowering space for clients to navigate through their mental health challenges. Central to my approach is a deep appreciation for cross cultural awareness and the therapeutic alliance, both of which I believe are essential for fostering meaningful progress. Presently, I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor - Qualifying (CCC-Q) through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and I am supervised by Erika Miller, R. Psych.

I will be away from the clinic June 15-August 31, 2025. If you need greater accessibility, please... Read More

Mereena Menachery

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