One area of passion I have is helping couples who feel stuck in the unhealthy relationship communication patterns. These are present for a reason. I strive to help couples understand the root cause of these unhealthy behaviours by using Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques and Gottman Methods.
Couples Counselling
Depression
My practice focuses on providing counselling services to women and men who are struggling with depression symptoms. I have worked with clients struggling with depression for 15 years. Depression can often leave you feeling immoblize, isolated and hopeless for you future. I will help you find effective ways to manage your depressive symptoms and build hope for your future.
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Life comes with various changes that are sometimes planned and sometimes unexpected (i.e. moving to new city, starting a new career, new relationship, becoming a parent, becoming a caregiver to an aging parent). Adjusting to a transition in life can be difficult, and with change comes emotions that deserve a place to be held.
Services
Experience therapist located in NW Calgary, Alberta. Providing in person counselling services in Calgary, Alberta. Providing online counselling services to Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Newfoundland.
Grief/Loss
Whether you are navigating a sudden loss of a loved one or grief has resurfaced around the loss of a past loved one, I am here to hold space for your grief. If your grief is surfacing due to a transition in life (i.e. separation/divorce, career change or change in life path), I am here to hold space to help you process the emotions around this transition.
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About me
My name is Michelle Keough. I am the owner and sole operator of Brave Beginnings Counselling Services located in Calgary, NW. I specialize in couples therapy, anxiety, depression and stress/burnout. I am currently working towards certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals.
I am passionate about the mental health field. I have witnessed first hand the power of a strong therapeutic relationship. It is the reason why I focused on building strong and safe therapeutic relationships with my clients.
