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Chelsey Wood

Registered Psychologist

People seek counselling for various reasons, but what is universal is the courage it takes to ask for help. It is brave work to pause and reflect. A safe and supportive counselling relationship can often help with exploring hardships or aid in the journey of personal growth.  Ultimately, counselling can provide much-needed care.

The foundation of my therapeutic approach is person-centered which is relational, non-judgemental, and supportive. I have additional training in attachment and trauma-informed theories that help explain how our early experiences might affect our responses. I work with teens (12+) and adults who are seeking positive change or struggling with stress and burnout, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, ADHD, relationship issues, anger, distress, and trauma.

I strive to humbly and respectfully consider the interconnectedness of a person’s emotional, social, spiritual, and physical well-being. Our emotions can be influenced by our thoughts and behaviours, so I pay attention to how these intersect. We live in a highly comparative, plugged-in, fast-paced world, often leaving us anxious and wanting, so I often encourage self-compassion and connection with the present moment. I listen for the ways that religion and spirituality might offer a resource for healing or are the cause of wounding. I aim to provide a space where, if a person chooses, they can explore their spirituality, faith, or deconstruction. Also, I have always been fascinated by how our amazing brains work and delight in sharing this knowledge with those I support. 

I appreciate working with people of all backgrounds, cultures, and orientations. I consider it a great privilege to support those that I sit with.

Therapeutic approaches: 

Education and associations:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Applied) - Concordia University of Edmonton

  • Master’s of Education (Counselling Psychology) - University of Alberta

  • College of Alberta Psychologists 

  • Psychologists’ Association of Alberta

“Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation.”

– Bell Hooks

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Trauma
It is my belief that each of us has the inner strength and intuitive knowledge to enable change, but these resources can often be blocked by strong emotions or past events that overwhelm us...read more
Together we will explore the impacts of previous experiences and stressors, such as traumatic events or past relationships.

Teens
Some experts have dubbed today’s youth, “the most stressed generation”. It’s a time of identity formation while also aiming for good grades, searching for solid friends, contemplating relationships, working toward independence, and so on. ...read more
Today, however, there are a multitude of other dynamics contributing to elevated levels of stress – the popular inundation of social media with its constant comparison, the steep competition that comes considering post-secondary, and imagining a life after high-school. It’s a lot! It can manifest in anxiety, depression, lower self-esteem, and self-harming behaviours. I work to build strong relationships and help young people find ways to shoulder their stress and many worries.

Grief
Grief is a difficult and uniquely individual process. Society sometimes asks that we grieve quickly and tidily or encourages us to “move on” and get over the heaviness. ...read more
Yet rarely does grieving have a neat timeline or clear path. Nor is there one correct way to grieve. Together we will explore the impacts of loss, heartbreak, and loneliness while working to find moments of reprieve and restore some balance.

Webinars by Chelsey

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Wellness Matters Webinar - Seeking Slumber: Nurturing women's health and well-being through quality sleep & rest: What They are and What to Do with Them
Wellness Matters Webinar - Seeking Slumber: Nurturing women's health and well-being through quality sleep & rest: What They are and What to Do with Them

Learn how to improve women's sleep and well-being with practical tips to overcome common obstacles like stress and screens.