Elemental Psychotherapy

Welcome to ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy

"Michele L. Gardiner, MAC CCC CCTP-II"

Welcome, I'm Michele Gardiner, a Canadian Certified Counsellor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (PTSD, CPTSD), and founder of Elemental Psychotherapy - a private practice providing virtual outpatient services dedicated to helping individuals through recovery from Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Trauma Disorders, & Concurrent Mental Health, including:

Anxiety Disorders, BPD, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Stress and Life Transitions
Codependency, Complex-PTSD, PTSD, Depersonalization-Derealization, Perfectionism
Stress and Trauma-Related Sleep Disturbance and Nightmares
Alcohol Misuse, Exercise Misuse, Eating Disorders (BN, BED), Emotional Overeating
Assertive Communication, Boundaries, Coping, Interpersonal and Regulation Skills

My Counselling Approach

Located in Canada, I provide compassionate, person-centred therapy with 18 years of clinical counselling experience and extensive training and certifications in my areas of practice, guided by an integrated, trauma-informed approach applying evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, EFT, EMDR, Mindfulness-based Therapies, and Motivational Interviewing, bridged by Expressive Arts, Nature Therapy, and body-based Somatic Embodiment and Regulation therapies.

How I Help

As a Humanistic therapist, I apply an Attachment-based, Trauma-informed lens and greet you from a place of collaboration and non-judgement to promote a safe and inclusive space that builds on your existing strengths and wisdom while nurturing new hopes, healthier awareness and coping skills, and a clearer, more authentic sense of Self that aligns with your core values and goals for life.

Honouring you as a strong, unique, and knowing individual is a core principle at ELEMENTAL Psychotherapy, grounded in the belief that, as human beings, our unique thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences provide an inner wisdom that is both empowering and elemental to our process of creating lasting, meaningful change.

Free 20-Minute Consultation

I work with adults aged 20+ and offer a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation. Consultations help us assess our therapeutic fit and ensure that my approach works for you.
Individuals can self-refer or be referred by a health professional or dietitian.
After you complete a consultation, we'll schedule your first therapy session, where we’ll discuss your history and goals and create a personalized care plan that fits your needs and values.

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Health Insurance

I am a registered service provider with several health insurers, but to prevent financial strain, always confirm coverage before starting your counselling.
Clients receive a PDF receipt after each session, which they can submit to a health provider at their convenience.
As of June 2024, you can claim counselling with a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) in good standing as a Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC).

Counselling Is An Experience of Growth & Self-Discovery

To learn more about my credentials, including education, professional background, and personal recovery experience, you are welcome to visit the Therapist's page.

If you feel ready and inspired to create the changes you want in life, I look forward to hearing from you. Please contact me to book a free 20-minute phone consultation today at [email protected].

I look forward to connecting with you soon and learning more about your hopes and goals for therapy and how I can support you in achieving these and finding greater peace, joy, and freedom in life.

Work with Michele

Session Rates & Availability

FT-EMDR Session Rate: $225/90-mins

Counselling Session Rates: $145/60-mins, $225/90-mins

Couples/Family Session Rates: $225/60-mins, $265/90-mins

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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