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Hi, I’m Penny!Registered Provisional Psychologist
Thank you for considering me in your mental health journey! I offer adult psychological testing, individual counselling/psychotherapy, and couples/relationship counselling either in person at my office in Calgary SE or virtually anywhere in Alberta.
Do you feel
depressedanxioustraumatisedstressedworriedfrustratedhopeless?
I can help.
Why Choose Mindweaver Therapy?
It’s Not Just TalkingTherapy with me is a lot more than just you talking and me listening, although of course that’s part of it. I have a track record of helping people achieve real positive change in their lives, even when they may have felt helpless and not at all in control of their lives at first.
The Type of Therapist You Choose Makes a DifferenceAs a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I am qualified to make diagnoses and am also trained in advanced therapeutic techniques over and above my formal degree. This is not the case for many other types of licensed therapists.
You Choose Your Therapy ScheduleYou’re not forced to have weekly sessions or pay for time you don’t use with me, unlike certain online therapy platforms out there.
Value for MoneyI take additional time over and above your therapy hour to research and formulate the best possible treatment plan(s) for your case specifically, as well as developing personalised resources for you, all covered by your session fee.
Continual CollaborationI believe in working with you, not “on” you. It’s really important to me that you feel comfortable with whatever approach we take, and I genuinely welcome feedback and suggestions at any and all times.
Ethical IntegrityAs someone who has not only witnessed but experienced bad therapy, I’m passionate about maintaining high ethical standards and doing everything I can to ensure an actually helpful therapy experience.
Cultural AwarenessI was born in South Africa just before the end of apartheid. I have learnt with, worked with, and helped people of various ethnicities and religions throughout my life, and as a first- and second-generation immigrant, I can relate to the complexities of cultural layers, both in the mind and in society.
2SLGBTQIA+ & Gender AffirmationThere is plenty of scientific research providing evidence that there are variations among people that can’t be determined by their genitalia. Humanity is a continuum and I will not judge you for not conforming to the binary default(s). I’m also bisexual, from a Chinese culture (good times). Know that you will always be safe to be yourself with me.
Trauma AwarenessI won’t talk about it in session as that’s your time, but part of what led me to this path is a history of personal trauma, and it’s my goal to provide a helpful therapeutic experience without retraumatising you. I have also taken additional trauma-focused trainings.
Neurodiversity AffirmationBeing neurodivergent does not make you inferior to neurotypical people. I’m not here to “fix” you so you behave neurotypically – I’m here to work with your strengths to make life easier in ways that make sense for you.