ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy
Counselling, Coaching, & Consulting
Welcome to ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy
"Michele L. Gardiner, MAC CCC CCTP-II"
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Welcome to ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy. I'm Michele Gardiner, a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA) and Level II Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist (CCTP-II). I offer 18 years of counselling experience, and I am dedicated to supporting you as you learn to cope, overcome, and prevent struggles with the symptoms of Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Trauma Disorders, such as:
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My Counselling Approach
My approach is warm, compassionate, and person-centred. Drawing on extensive training and certifications, I use an integrated, trauma-informed framework rooted in an attachment-based perspective. I incorporate evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, and EMDR (including brief, non-invasive FT-EMDR), with Parts Work, Mindfulness-based skills, Expressive Arts, Nature Therapy, and Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Therapy. I believe in creating a safe, respectful, and thoughtfully paced space that helps you move toward your hopes and goals for meaningful change.
How I Help
As a Humanistic therapist, I greet you from a space of authenticity, collaboration, and nonjudgment that promotes a safe and inclusive counselling experience that allows you to build on existing strengths and wisdom, while nurturing new hopes, healthier coping skills, and an empowered sense of Self that aligns with your core values and goals for life.
Honouring you as a unique and knowing individual is a core principle reflected at ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy through the perspective that our unique thoughts, feelings, beliefs and experiences provide us with an inner wisdom that is both empowering and elemental to our process for creating lasting and meaningful change.
Honouring you as a unique and knowing individual is a core principle reflected at ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy through the perspective that our unique thoughts, feelings, beliefs and experiences provide us with an inner wisdom that is both empowering and elemental to our process for creating lasting and meaningful change.
Free Consultation
- I offer a 20-minute, complimentary phone consultation.
- Consultations help us assess our therapeutic fit - and ensure my approach and skill set are a fit for you.
- Individuals aged 16 and older can self-refer or be referred by a health professional.
- After your initial consultation, you’ll receive two forms: Informed Consent and Payment Agreement. Once completed, we’ll schedule your first therapy session, where we’ll discuss your history and goals to begin building a strong therapeutic relationship.
- Together, we’ll create a personalized care plan that fits your mental health needs and values. You have full control over what you share—your comfort and privacy are always my priority as we work toward your wellness.
Health Insurance
- I am a recognized and registered service provider with several health insurers.
- Clients receive a PDF receipt after each session to submit to their health provider at their convenience.
- To prevent financial strain, always confirm coverage before starting counselling.
As of June 2024, counselling with a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) in good standing can be claimed as a Medical Expense Tax Credit.
Counselling Is An Empowering Experience of Growth & Self-Discovery
Psychotherapy is a transformative journey that nurtures self-discovery and empowerment, helping you live in alignment with your values and authentic self. Investing in therapy is a commitment to your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being—both now and for the future.
If you are ready to embrace change and growth, and to cultivate a life of greater peace, balance, and resilience that honours your unique needs, wisdom, and worth, I warmly welcome the opportunity to support you. Together, we can move toward your goals for lasting change and create more peace, joy, and freedom in your life.
If you are ready to embrace change and growth, and to cultivate a life of greater peace, balance, and resilience that honours your unique needs, wisdom, and worth, I warmly welcome the opportunity to support you. Together, we can move toward your goals for lasting change and create more peace, joy, and freedom in your life.
Inter-Provincial Therapy Hours, Rates, & Gift Cards
"Rates reflect the goal to improve accessibility of services for individuals across Canada."
FT-EMDR Session Rate: $190/90-mins
Counselling Session Rates: $145/60-mins, $225/90-mins
Coaching Session Rates: $400/1 month package, $1000/3 month package
Session Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
Cancellation Policy: A 24-hour Cancellation Notice is required outside of an emergency
I 7 am to 4 pm CENTRAL 431-442-0575 I 6 am to 2 pm PACIFIC 250-859-8671
FT-EMDR Session Rate: $190/90-mins
Counselling Session Rates: $145/60-mins, $225/90-mins
Coaching Session Rates: $400/1 month package, $1000/3 month package
Session Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays
Cancellation Policy: A 24-hour Cancellation Notice is required outside of an emergency
I 7 am to 4 pm CENTRAL 431-442-0575 I 6 am to 2 pm PACIFIC 250-859-8671
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