Values Statement
My practice is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and compassion to create space for self-discovery. I strive for my practice to be inclusive, meaning I do not pass judgement on a person for who they are. Together we work collaboratively towards your hopes, desires, longings, and goals.
Individual Counselling
From session one we begin working to build a collaborative relationship where your needs are the primary focus of our time together. Your unique situation will dictate how we approach the problem(s) you are facing. For some, we may be ready to work in the present moment and explore emotions that arise, experience them, process them, and explore what is underneath. This can be emotions that arise from past memories or current experiences. For others, this may sound like too much too soon. Instead, we may need to take an approach similar to dipping your toes in a pool of water. Where we move at a pace that is comfortable for you in a way that feels safe for you.
No matter what, this process will be guided by you. I'll check-in frequently, and ensure you know that you have the power to dictate the direction we go and the pace that we work at. My sole focus is to attune to you and help cultivate an experience that is helpful to you.
Couples, Relational Diversity Counselling
Whether you are a couple, poly, open, or CNM relationship, I am first going to get a deep understanding of the issue the relationship is embedded within. This includes getting to know each persons understanding of the matter at hand as well as the most ideal outcome from this work. My focus will be to ensure each person involved feels they are heard, understood, and has room to express themselves. I will not pick sides, because I am not on one persons side. I am there to support the relationship itself, no matter the outcome. I am there to observe what patterns are keeping the relationship(s) embedded within the issue and offering ways and strategies to move out of those patterns. ​​​
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Counselling Approaches
My Story
My name is Adrian, the therapist behind Aligned Living Counselling. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and entered this field because of my deep passion for working with people.
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I completed a Bachelor of Health and Physical Education from Mount Royal University, majoring in Physical Literacy. During this time, I competed in whitewater slalom kayaking and was a member of the Canadian national team for several years. Following my time as an athlete, I coached at the provincial and national team levels, and later worked as a personal trainer. Each of these experiences offered me the privilege of connecting with people on a personal level, hearing their hopes, goals, and stories. I remain deeply humbled by the trust earned and courage witnessed along the way.
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My time as an athlete and coach was formative and influences my counselling approach in a way that may surprise some. People often assume that being an athlete teaches discipline, focus, and mental strength—and while that’s true to some extent, it revealed something much deeper for me. It taught me how harmful it can be to live in ways that are misaligned with who we truly are.
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Through my education, professional training, and hearing the stories of those I’ve worked with, I’ve learned how our experiences, environments, and biology shape our ever evolving sense of self. When viewed from the outside, it’s easy to make assumptions about someone’s story—but these assumptions are often wrong. This understanding shapes my therapeutic approach: cultivating a space of trust, openness, and genuine curiosity about the person in front of me.
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Even when we’ve done everything “right,” we may find ourselves feeling off. Sometimes we lose touch with our sense of purpose, or perhaps we’ve never been given the chance to know who we truly are beneath the layers of expectation, stress, or survival.
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Aligned Living Counselling was created from the belief that each of us holds the capacity to live in alignment with our values, truth, and potential. My role is not to give you answers, but to help you uncover your own—to reconnect with your strengths, your voice, and your sense of self. Together, we’ll work toward building a life that feels grounded, authentic, and truly yours.
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