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Registered Clinical Counsellor

Welcome! 

Wellness doesn't have to be complicated. Together we can find what works best for you, focusing on a life you want to lead. 


If you resonate with being the person everyone relies on, the helper of the group, or perhaps you have a job that depends on you supporting others, then I am here to support you. 


Counselling can help with whatever you may be facing, this is a space you can show up completely and honestly.

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Services

Counselling

Individual Counselling

  • I offer one-on-one sessions for a variety of lengths and over either the phone, online or in-person. In these sessions we will focus on what you are experiencing or struggling with and work towards any goals you may have.


Relationship Counselling

  • I offer relationship sessions for any type of partnership, from romantic, friendship or family relationships. We can work together to improve communication, mitigate conflict and strengthen the connection between you. 


Support Groups

Groups can be an incredibly supportive and helpful environment to meet folks experiencing similar things and explore tools and skills to improve wellbeing as a group. I offer groups on a variety of topics.


Upcoming Groups will be listed here with information on how to sign up. If you are wanting to be added to the waitlist, feel free to fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page.

What counselling can help with:

Identity Exploration

  • As a queer and neurodivergent practitioner, I know how it is to struggle with your identity and not know how to talk about it or where to turn. Whatever you may be trying to understand about yourself, we can navigate it together at a pace that works for you. 

Career Challenges

  • Work, career, job satisfaction. There is so much here that can take up a large part of our lives. If you are experiencing issues in the workplace, burnout or looking to make a change, counselling can help.

Relationship Changes

  • Relationships may change for a variety of reasons. Whether these changes are things you chose or not, we can explore together whatever may be happening and find ways to create relationships that reflect what is important to you.

Trauma

  • Trauma can happen in many different ways and throughout our lives. As a somatic practitioner, I utilize techniques that work with the whole body and can help to regulate your nervous system, understand triggers and give you tools for everyday life.

Chronic Pain

  • I utilize pain science, somatic therapy, and personal experience to help clients with techniques and strategies to manage chronic pain. Pain is an important body message which we can decode together and find ways to support those symptoms.

Body Changes/Image

  • Changes in hormones, your health or struggling with your body image can be complex and have many affects on your mental health. Whatever might be happening, we can explore how it is affecting you and what might be needed to feel comfortable again in your body. 

My Approach

I utilize a person-centered and eclectic approach, meaning I tailor my counselling approaches to work for you and your needs. I meet you where you are at as we focus on your goals for where you want to be. 


Let's work together to find real solutions. You deserve to support yourself as much as you support others. As a trauma and somatic therapist, I focus on an embodied approach that means you are not just talking about it. We will go deeper, figuring out what works for you so you are equipped with resources to support yourself.


Below are a few approaches I have experience and training in.

Dialectical
Behavioural
Therapy
(DBT)

DBT offers a powerful structure to reduce emotionally overwhelming feelings. It teaches distress tolerance, emotional regulation, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness skills to support a variety of experiences. It is backed by research and has been well-studied for years.

Complex
Trauma 
Therapy

Utilizing the latest research on trauma, complex trauma therapy brings a mix of techniques and neuroscience to better understand the effects of trauma on the body and brain and how to support clients wherever they may be. Clients in trauma therapy can expect to build understanding of their trauma and gain tools and skills on how to manage trauma symptoms.

Body Focused
(Somatic)
Approaches

I have training in both Reiki and Reflexology which I believe helps ground my practice in an energetic and body focused way. Utilizing my knowledge and experience, coming back to what may be happen for you physically alongside your emotions and thoughts is integral to the work we can do together.

Rates 

My Rates for Counselling are $140 per hour for individuals, and $160 per hour for relationship/couples counselling. Groups range depending on the content and amount of sessions, but are generally $60 per group session.


I accept e-transfer, and as a registered clinical counsellor most insurance plans or employee benefit plans cover my services. I also offer limited sliding scale options on a case by case basis, which I am happy to discuss with you as I know how expensive therapy can be. 


I offer free 15 minute consultations to see if we would be a fit and work together well.  You may contact me using the contact form or at my booking site here.

About Me

Hi, my name is Sage Schmied (she/they). As a Registered Clinical Counsellor, I am passionate about helping folks find tools and skills that work for them, when dealing with life changes, trauma or health challenges.


As a perpetual helper, I have been in a caring profession of some kind for over 8 years. I have worked supporting children, families, parents, caregivers, frontline and healthcare staff. I have experienced vicarious trauma, grief, and burnout from various positions. I am also neurodivergent, so I know how systems are not set up for folks with different abilities or needs. As a counsellor, I am inherently person-centered, creative, and believe humor can be healing, which all play a part in how I show up in the room with you. 


I welcome any questions you may have and encourage you to reach out. I look forward to speaking with you soon. I offer free consultations so there is no pressure. 


Contact Me

If you are interested in counselling and working together, send me a message to connect! If you have questions or concerns I welcome your inquiries and will do my best to respond promptly.