Why seek counselling?
Because life is messy and challenging and we may not have the supports needed to manage, or we might just need some professional help to navigate the waters.
We promise to leave enough space to honour your dignity, life story and personal choices, and even hold space for laughter to help heal.
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Here at Safe Haven Counselling, our role is to help you overcome your challenges, heal from difficult past experiences, and enjoy an anxiety-free life again. And we're ready to support you every step of the way.
Discover our therapy specializations
We are here for you
We work with compassionate, experienced therapists who can support you through a wide range of mental health challenges. To learn more, visit the page that relates to your concern—you’ll find information on how we can help, which therapists specialize in that area, and the approaches we use to support your healing.
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And if you’re not sure what you’re dealing with, that’s okay. Just reach out or book a free initial consultation—we’ll explore it together and help you understand what’s going on.
Are you ready to start therapy?
Why work with us?
Finding a good therapy practice is not necessarily easy. There are many great therapists out there, and you want to be sure that you're working with a knowledgeable and compassionate therapist. That's the way we think of our work, too! At our practice, you’ll find a carefully-selected team of compassionate, experienced therapists who are here to support you through a wide range of mental health challenges.
We use effective, evidence-based modalities to help our clients heal, including:
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DBT
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EMDR
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ART
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The Gottman Method and more
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, or something you can’t yet name, we tailor our approach to meet your unique needs and goals. If you're not sure exactly what you're going through, that's completely okay. You don’t need to have the right words or a specific diagnosis to get started. Just reach out or book a free initial consultation—we’ll take it from there and guide you to where you want to get.
Our values
Empowerment
We empower you to let your inner wisdom guide you in your decision-making process.
Diversity
We appreciate and respect that our differences are what make us unique and beautiful.
Safety
We create a safe space, meeting you where you are at, without judgement.
Mindfulness
Taking moments to pause, be quiet and get curious helps us attend to the present moment.
Meet our compassionate therapists
Sarah Elton
Registered Psychologist,
MA
Owner and creator of Safe Haven Counselling
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Trauma (EMDR and ART)
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Relationship support (including estrangement and boundary setting)
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Anxiety and depression
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Reyna Dawes
Therapist, RSW, MSW
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Expressing and regulating emotion
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Relationship support
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Depression and anxiety
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Trauma (relational and developmental)
Samantha Kerr
Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Registered Clinical Social Worker
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Couples counselling
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Complex trauma
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Alternative relationship support (ENM and CNM)
Michaela Rebus
Registered Psychologist, MSc​​
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Trauma Processing and support
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Addressing problematic behaviours and Recovery
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Anxiety and Stress
Carl Conradi
Certified Canadian Counsellor, MA
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LGBTQ+ Issues
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Men’s Issues
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Major Life Transitions
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Anxiety and depression​​
Sara Adams
Therapist, MSW, RSW
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Life transitions
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Anxiety, depression
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Mood and thought disorders​​
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Eric Fisher
Certified Canadian Counsellor, MSc
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Problematic behaviors/substance use
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Trauma and grief support
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Relationship concerns​​​​
Jan Pugh
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
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Life transitions and changes
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Couples counselling
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Men's mental health​​
Stephanie Evans
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
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Perinatal mental health - infertility, pregnancy and postpartum adjustment
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Life transitions, stress, burnout, mental load
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Parenting - shifting generational patterns and boundary setting
Gina Murdoch
Certified Canadian Counsellor, MA
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EMDR and trauma
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Anxiety (especially for high performing professionals)
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Workplace burnout and chronic stress
Here's what you need to know
Start therapy with us - in Calgary & across Alberta
Cash, check or e-Transfer within 24 hours of your booked appointment.
Availability amongst therapists varies with both evening and weekend availability.
An individual 60-min session ranges between 175$ to 220$. A sliding scale is available.
​#401
1640 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB
Book therapy with us
Start with a free initial consultation
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it often is! We know it's important to find someone you feel safe with. That’s why we offer a free initial consultation. It’s an opportunity for you to ask questions and get a sense of whether we’re the right fit (there’s no pressure to commit after the call).
If you’re ready to book, just use the button below to schedule through our JaneApp account. If you have some questions before you book, feel free to use the contact form! We'll do our best to reach out to you within 24 hours.
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We look forward to talking to you!
Sarah Elton
