Advanced Graduate
Level Interns

Andrew McBeth is currently a Master of Counselling Psychology student at Yorkville University. He graduated from Vanguard College in 2015 with a Bachelor of Religious Studies. Additionally, Andrew has worked in radio broadcasting and as a pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada.

For Andrew, working as a therapist is viewed as an act of human service, from which professional excellence and quality care entwine to promote a sense of safety and wellbeing for people seeking counselling. Andrew finds nothing more fulfilling than the experience of journeying alongside individuals during times of difficulty, helping them navigate the countless complexities of life en route to therapeutic change.

Andrew is also interested in spirituality and the exploration of what people consider to be spiritually sacred. He believes the counselling process, when integrated with spirituality, can facilitate health and wellbeing as people discover more of themselves through an inquisitive investigation of what is held most sacred.

Inspirational Quote
“Reality is more what we make of it than what it might really be.” –Steve De Shazer

How do you believe counselling can help
Counselling provides a bridge between problematic situations and change. As the cornerstone of counselling, the therapeutic relationship provides people with the opportunity to address and work through deep-seated psychological concerns free from such obstacles as bias and judgement. No matter the issue—emotional turmoil, life change, crisis, doubts, difficulties, frustrations, spirituality, or suicidality—counselling lays the groundwork for resiliency and provides a path forward towards personal healing and transformation.

Your Approach to Counselling
As a counsellor, my role is to facilitate depth of discovery by helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your potential to enact change in your life. Through an integrative approach to counselling that draws from numerous therapeutic methods, the goal is to tailor the approach to your unique circumstance and needs. Aside from the therapeutic method, the counsellor-client relationship is paramount in that you and I, through a collaborative relationship, co-create a therapeutic experience conducive to the outcomes that you’re seeking to achieve.

Agnes is currently a Master of Counselling Psychology Student at Athabasca University. She has a Bachelor of Sociology and Psychology and a Master of Science in Family Ecology and Practice, both from the University of Alberta. Agnes has over 15 years of experience working in the field of human services with disadvantaged individuals, families, and children at risk in various capacities. She currently works for Alberta Community and Social Services coordinating services for vulnerable clients with complex needs and those most at risk for falling through the gaps in government processes.

Agnes’ desire to become a therapist comes from having experienced and witnessed many human struggles. She believes that people have an innate capacity for growth, change, and reaching their fullest potential. She is passionate about people becoming their best selves. In her free time, she enjoys running, yoga, and gardening. Agnes lives close to God and draws strength from Him.

Inspirational Quote
“Just keep swimming” – Dory in the movie Finding Nemo

How do you believe counselling can help
Counselling is a gift to yourself. It provides a safe space to get to know the real you, explore your challenges, and find meaning, healing, and peace.

Your Approach to Counselling
I approach counselling from a humanistic, person-centered perspective where clients are accepted unconditionally, with empathy, and without judgement. I believe people’s lived experiences hold clues towards understanding themselves and alleviating their current distress. I am learning to practice in a culturally responsive and socially just way by attending to clients’ cultural identities and spirituality. Keeping in mind each individual/family’s unique needs, I am drawn to integrated psychotherapy approaches including Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, REBT, Spiritually Oriented, and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.

Alex is a Masters of Arts in Counselling student at Providence Theological Seminary. She graduated from the University of Alberta in 2017 with a B.Sc. in Psychology. Together with her school and previous experience working in a helping profession, she is comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals and their concerns.

One thing she loves most about counselling is the privilege that comes through sitting with courageous individuals each and everyday. She learns so much from her clients and is grateful to walk alongside them through various stages and situations.

Inspirational Quote
“Choose, everyday to forgive yourself. You are human, flawed, and most of all worthy of love.” – Alison Malee

How do you believe counselling can help
In creating a therapeutic connection, individuals can feel heard and seen at their deepest levels. In this space compassion, validation, strength, and worthiness are cultivated and individuals can become more equipped to better walk through situations they are experiencing. I truly believe that positive growth best occurs through human connection.

Your Approach to Counselling
I strive to create a compassionate, dignified, and safe environment. The foundation of my practice is built on person-centered techniques and I often utilize cognitive behavioural, attachment, feminist/liberationist, and emotion-focused theories. In this space, there can be collaborative work in exploring new areas, inspiring awareness, and fostering healthy lifestyles and relationships.

Kingsley is a Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy student at Northcentral University. He graduated from Burman University with a Bachelor of Religious Studies and from Kelowna College Of Professional Counselling with an Advanced Diploma of Applied Psychology and Counselling (specializing in Professional Counselling). Kingsley is an an Author, Speaker, Marriage Educator and Relationship Coach who has been Pastoring in Edmonton for 5 years and has over 15 years of ministry experience.

Working as a therapist for Kingsley is an act of restoring people to their rightful place in society. It is about creating safe spaces for anyone who is looking to overcome obstacles that have kept them stuck. Nothing is more fulfilling to Kingsley than walking along individuals, couples, and families, helping them untangle the complexities in their life. And getting them to that place of changing their odds from negative to positive one day at a time.

Inspirational Quote
“The shortest path to enjoying your life is discovering yourself”.

How do you believe counselling can help
“I believe counselling helps to create new perspectives of doing and seeing things. It opens doors and creates opportunities for people to explore their feelings and experiences in a non-judgemental and safe space. All together moving them towards many other possibilities that many have seemed unavailable.

Your Approach to Counselling
I take a systematic approach that is integrative. Connecting all the dots in your life (friends, family, work, culture, faith, relationships, etc) and working through them towards healing and creating continued supports. My goal is to build a safe space where we can explore the complexities of your life. From there collaborate towards untangling these complexities.