Offering in-person sessions in Calgary and virtual sessions across Alberta
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Free 15-minute consultation
Evening & weekend appointments
Black-and-white photo of Jackie Larkin, counsellor in Calgary, sitting cross-legged and smiling

A space to be yourself

Therapy that feels
a little more human
and a little less clinical

My Approach

My approach to therapy is grounded in both insight and action, which means connecting what we explore in therapy with how you want to live outside of it. Together, we'll find creative and intentional ways to bridge self-reflection and awareness with practical planning and meaningful next steps.

This shapes how I work with clients — not as some distant expert, but as someone who is genuinely curious to learn about you while creating a space where you can show up as you are and be met with acceptance, respect, and support. A place to slow down, take up space, and reconnect with yourself.

Is this a fit?

You Might Feel at Home Here If You…

  • value kindness and honesty in equal measure, and appreciate someone who is warm and compassionate but will also gently challenge you
  • want therapy that is both reflective and practical — balancing deeper insight with meaningful action
  • want therapy that feels approachable, collaborative, and tailored to you — not a generic one-size-fits-all formula
  • want conversations that feel real and human rather than overly clinical or scripted, with room for humour and lightness alongside the harder stuff
  • find yourself asking bigger questions about who you are, what matters to you, and how you want to live
  • want to untangle old patterns, better understand your inner world, and explore how both shape the way you move through life
Our Relationship Comes First

I believe the connection we build is at the heart of therapy. Many of our earliest wounds take shape in relationship — and healing can, too. That's why respect, trust, safety, and acceptance aren't simply the backdrop to our work; they're its foundation.

If you're looking for down-to-earth support and a therapist who brings warmth, compassion, and a real human presence, my approach may be right for you.

Our work will centre honest conversations that don't feel scripted, genuine connection that isn't forced, and support shaped around who you are and what you need.

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Collaborative and Curious

You know your life best; I bring training, perspective, and genuine curiosity. And from there, we collaborate on what comes next.

We can explore what's happening in your life, make sense of how past experiences may be showing up in the present, and experiment with different ways of relating to yourself, others, and the world around you.

During our work together, I'll:

  • ask questions that invite deeper insight and reflection
  • offer observations that help build awareness
  • support you as you practise new skills
  • collaborate with you on goals and practical next steps
  • tap into your strengths as you move toward change
  • share research, resources, and evidence-informed tools aligned with your experiences and goals
  • listen to understand who you are, where your boundaries lie, and what kind of guidance and support feels most helpful to you

In our sessions, the focus is on progress, not perfection — with space to check in about what's working, what isn't, and whether it's time to adjust the pace or pivot.

A few approaches I draw from

Acceptance and Commitment
Therapy (ACT)

Learning to make room for difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them call all the shots — and taking meaningful steps toward the life you want to create.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Getting curious about what your emotions may be communicating and how patterns of connection shape the way you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you.

Strengths-Based Approach

Starting with what's already there — your strengths, skills, and lived experience — and finding ways to draw on them when life feels difficult or you're ready for change.

Attachment-Focused Approach

Exploring how earlier relationships may influence the way you seek closeness, protect yourself, and respond when connection feels uncertain — then building new patterns or adapting existing ones so they feel safer and more aligned with where you are today.

Sound Like a Good Fit?

If my approach to therapy resonates with you and you'd like to learn more, take a look at the areas I support.

What I Can Help With