Spirituality Therapists in Saskatoon, SK

I am a First Nations Therapist that specializes in Grief & Recovery, and Inter Generational Trauma.

I desire to help you imagine a better story, create healthier relationships, and experience greater flourishing in life. I am committed to being an empathic presence with you in your pain and struggle (emotional, relational, or spiritual), whose compassion, curiosity, and collaboration help you discover within yourself the resources to respond with courage and wisdom to the challenges you are facing.

I embrace that the symptoms you are experiencing are part of a larger whole. Together, we can work to create healing, meaning and clarity for you, on a mental, emotional, somatic and spiritual level. Our sessions are informed by your unique position within time, culture and the fabric of our society. I am 2SLGBTQ aligned, ENM informed and work from a harm reduction, anti-capitalist, feminist lens. I have experience working with depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, people pleasing, life transitions, substance use, BPD and more. Consent is a big part therapy and I welcome your no, as much as I welcome your yes.

I work with clients who are seeking a deeper sense of peace and purpose, struggling with anxiety, grief, or relationship challenges. They are looking for guidance that respects their Catholic faith, blending professional counselling with spiritual support. They want to strengthen their connection with God, find clarity in their struggles, and achieve a sense of wholeness. Their goal is to heal emotionally, grow spiritually, and lead a life filled with hope and fulfillment. They desire a counsellor who can walk alongside them, offering compassion, understanding, and faith-based wisdom to help them navigate their journey.

I have a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology with a wealth of experience in counselling as well as violence and abuse prevention programming. I am a Certified Canadian Counsellor and supervisor. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, intimate partner violence, relationship issues, parenting issues, or life transitions. I am welcoming to all faith backgrounds and gender identities, and believe in creating a culturally safe space for clients. I work from a trauma informed perspective as you process your experience. I am passionate about empowering individuals to find strength and hope in their lives.

And with the breath of life comes the journey. A path sometimes dotted with pain and struggle. Do you want to emerge from a life of shame, loss, pain, rejection, and fear? Whether you are facing relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, or other life challenges, there is always hope and healing. Wherever you land in your transformation, I will help you in a non-judging, compassionate, empathic, client-centered space that offers hope in the midst of your darkness. I welcome you to a safe space that cultivates healing and wholeness.

Wherever you are in your life journey you will encounter challenges, you do not have to face these alone. I work with clients to help them find comfort and peace in their daily lives.

Welcome! What can you expect when sitting with me in a counselling session? You will be met with compassion and acceptance, as you are unique. I genuinely want to hear your story, the struggles and successes. I am passionate about providing high quality therapeutic and professional care that will help you find solutions, while encouraging your innate strengths and resiliency. I have been working with couples, children, youth, and young adults for over 20 years and respect the distinctive aspects of each developmental stage and season of life. In counselling I currently am accepting adults, couples and children (8-12).

What keeps us feeling like we are in limbo/stuck? Unresolved issues and traumas can keep us feeling and/or thinking that we are not progressing as we'd like, resulting in many feelings of being overwhelmed, burned out, and experiencing physical/emotional pains. Over 18 years of clinical experience, I can help you to discover and identify the core issues/patterns/beliefs, while inspiring hope and courage while you walk a more integrated path living life with more joy and abundance; with feelings of rejuvenation and release; and with an expanded self-awareness, emotional balance, and clearer thinking.

As an empathetic, curious and outgoing person, I provide a non-judgemental environment to help others develop through the challenging realities of life and their inner world.

My desire is for every client to experience healing through therapy that remains grounded in real life (which is often very messy). I offer you a judgement-free space to be yourself and let go of whatever stress or pain you’re carrying. You set the goals and the pace, and together we move towards what’s meaningful amidst a history of trauma and hardship.

As a helper, I am honoured to walk and support you as you move towards wellness and well-being.

Shelley Ugyan, RRC, is an acclaimed author, speaker and has over 15 years experience in mental and holistic health. Her evidence based tools including Cognitive Behavioural reconditioning as well as psychodynamic, relational and hypnosis approaches set you on a path to direct healing, starting immediately after the first 90 minute session. Her approach is genuine, empowering and powerful. Healing is probable, and happens as a result of conscious daily actions and unconscious dynamics that shift as a result of this process. Shelley loves to work with individuals who are ready and willing to change their thinking to heal for life.

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. " - Lao Tzu - If you are experiencing life stressors, pain from past-trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, mental health challenges such as anxiety or depression and just need a safe space to process emotions, I am here for you. Together we will navigate the path to health and healing. Regardless of where you are or where you've been, evidence-based practices and a personalized treatment plan will get you where you want to go. Together we will build hope and calm in an uncertain world.

I specialize in working with adults, utilizing a warm, attachment-focused, trauma-informed, non-judgemental, and collaborative approach. Of particular specialization, is my extensive clinical experience working with individuals in the Emerging Adulthood years, aged 18-29. This age period is an increasingly complex and novel terrain, full of questions and transitions that can feel overwhelming if undertaken alone. My approach is compassionate and values-based, to help you lead the life you want to live.

I believe therapy is beneficial for everyone. Those with past pain and trauma and those simply needing a confidential safe space to be heard. I'm passionate about supporting people in all walks of life. Whether you're dealing with general mental health, anxiety, postpartum, sexual trauma, relationship issues or just need someone to listen. I'm here to ask thoughtful questions. I believe you are the expert on your own life, and I'm looking forward to hearing your story. Together, we will work on supporting your healing and enhancing your day-to-day life.

Cathy Nickel, BA(Adv)Psy, C.Hyp is a trained professional with over 38 years of experience as an individual, group, family and marriage counsellor. Cathy is also available for workshops and lectures. Cathy is respectful of her clients. She uses a multidisciplinary approach. Cathy added Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapy to her practice and she is finding it a very transformative tool. Cathy is known as being straightforward and courteous. Cathy is gifted in bringing out the positives in her therapy sessions. She is also a Usui trained Reiki Master and teacher.

Do you find yourself repeating painful struggles? Or experiencing anxiety that you just don't know how to hold or what to do with? Do you continue to have problems or issues with your family or loved ones? Is what you are doing or have been doing leaving you feeling stuck, unhappy or frustrated with certain aspects of your life but can’t seem to make lasting changes no matter how hard you try? Life is a journey, not a destination. However, the quality of your present moment experience determines the overall satisfaction of that journey.

"Emotion, which is suffering, ceases to be suffering as soon as we form a clear and precise picture of it" Spinoza. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, parenting, life transitions, relationship issues or spiritual questioning our counselling services can be the right place to help you find your way. Together we can explore and bring awareness to your particular circumstances. Drawing from your strengths, we work to learn new strategies and ways to reinterpret life and reach the psychological and emotional wellbeing you wish to achieve.