Alison Varga
Alison holds a master’s degree in counselling psychology and has been working in various mental health settings for over 15 years within Canada and internationally. She is a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor, Counselling Therapist, and Provisional Psychologist.
Alison utilizes an eclectic, client-centred approach. She has practiced in various clinical settings, within the homeless sector, and in private practice (online/in person). She Alison specializes in trauma, attachment, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and perinatal mental health. Alison also offers In The Know training, which is a mental health literacy program designed to help farmers understand mental wellness and how to have conversations about distress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and suicide.
Alison owns a small farm just South West of Calgary, Alberta. She is living out her childhood dream by having all the animals from the acclaimed children’s book Charlotte’s Web. She grew up working on different farms in order to afford her wild and likely dangerous ex-race horse. Then she paid her way through university by coaching and training young horses.
Through these experiences, Alison has unique insight into various agricultural sectors, along with the stresses associated with Alberta’s inclement weather, various infectious diseases, and farming life in general.
*Offering in-person sessions in Okotoks at Active Balance Health Centre & virtual sessions
Specializations:
PTSD
Depression
Anxiety
Age Groups:
Adults (18+)
Client Focus:
Individuals
