Kathleen Anderson

B.A.(Psy), M.S.W.(Clin.), R.S.W., R.C.S.W.

Registered Clinical Social Worker (SK & AB)

Approved Clinical Supervisor (AB)

Kathleen is not accepting new clients at this time. Her client list is full, and she wants to ensure she can provide the best service possible. Bridge Counseling has an excellent team of Counselors. We are confident there is a good fit for you.

  • Are you struggling with personal, relationship, family or workplace issues?

  • Do you feel overwhelmed by stress or that you have no control in your life?

  • Are you feeling down, have no motivation, or hard time thinking of anything pleasurable in your life?

  • Are you a parent worried about how to best help your child?

There is hope!

  • You can find resilience and help your child become resilient.

  • You can release distress and create more peace and joy in your life.

  • You can learn strategies that help you call the shots in your life.

Taking the first step can be difficult. Therapy is an investment in yourself. Let me walk with you on your journey to gain perspective, clarity and peace of mind. Together we can get you unstuck from the negative patterns that are sabotaging the life that you desire.

“Life is not a straight path upwards. The aim in life is not to avoid struggles but to overcome them.”
— Unknown


Approach to Counselling

As a Registered Clinical Social Worker, I offer more than 30 years of experience in mental health and wellness (working with individual adults, couples, youth and children).  In my practice, I provide a strengths-based, solution-focused approach, based on best practices to learn how to manage emotions, deal with failure, stress, and worry, and rebound from tough times.  Together we can explore your thoughts and feelings, identify barriers and build resilience. I offer a supportive, caring and non-judgemental environment so we can work together to set goals, develop skills and work towards your desired outcomes.  

What Clients have said about Kathleen

We regularly survey our clients and appreciate all who take the time to provide feedback to our counselors. The following are quotes from clients about their experience with Kathleen. We do not use client’s names to protect client confidentiality.

“Excellent discussion. I felt validated and empowered to address my emotions and my circumstances.”
— EH
“Kathleen is very open. She let me talk. She advised. I’m looking forward to more guidance and support as work on moving forward in a good way.”
— ER
“So thankful everyone deserves second chances. Thank you for giving me another chance.”
— LA
“For a first meeting, Kathleen made it comfortable and easy to get calm(ish). I really appreciate her demeanour.”
— SD
“Kathleen has been attentive thus far, while we are in the primary stages of working together....she has already explored items that others not. While I am very apprehensive overall, I also feel like this won’t be a waste of time either.”
— SD

 

Specialties in counselling

Counselling Issues

  • Addictions – Drugs, Alcohol, Polysubstance, Gambling, Internet, Shopping

  • ADHD - Adults and Children

  • Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome

  • Chronic Illness/pain, comorbid disorders

  • Geriatrics – Dementia, Alzheimer’s, caregiver support

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Mood Disorders – Anxiety (generalized anxiety, social anxiety), Depression, Bi-polar Disorder

  • Behaviour Awareness and Modification

  • Bereavement – Grief and Loss, Complicated Grief

  • Communication

  • Couple/Marital Issues

  • Concurrent Disorders

  • Crisis/Trauma – Acute Stress, Adjustment Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Separation/Divorce Mediation – Parenting after Separation, Parenting Plans

  • Domestic/Relational Violence

  • Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating

  • Family Conflict

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Gay/Lesbian/Transgender – Sexual Orientation

  • Incest/Child Abuse

  • Life Transitions

  • Military/Veterans/RCMP – Adjustment, OSIs

  • Moral Injury, Institutional Betrayal

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

  • Parenting – Teens, Children, Special Needs

  • Personality Disorders

  • Phobias

  • Pro-Social Skills

  • Post Partum Depression/Anxiety

  • Psychotic Disorder

  • Self-Esteem/Self-Talk

  • Sexual Dysfunction/Intimacy

  • Sleep Disorders

  • Women’s Issues

  • Workplace Stress/Conflict, Change in the Workplace, Return to Work, Disability

Counselling Approaches

  • Individual Counselling

  • Couple/Marital Counselling

  • Family Counselling

  • Group Therapy

  • Crisis Management

  • Trauma Counselling

  • Addictions Counselling

  • Grief/Bereavement Counselling

  • Separation and Divorce Counselling

  • Assessment

  • Mediation

  • Coaching

  • Psychoeducation

Types of Therapy

  • Individual – Adult, Child and Youth

  • Marital Therapy - Gottman, Emotion Focused, Behavioral

  • ABA – Behaviour Analysis and Modification

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapies – CBT, DBT, MBT, REBT, ET, EFT

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Short and Long term therapy

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Psychoeducation

  • Interpersonal Therapy

  • Exposure Therapy

  • Play Therapy/Art Therapy

  • Couple/Marital Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Mediation – Family and Workplace

  • Skills Development


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