A Greeting from Stanley (he/him)
Student Counsellor supervised by Dr. Melissa Jay.
Master of Counselling Student at Gonzaga University
Hey, hi, hello—I’m Stanley! I am a second-year Master of Counselling Candidate and practicum student counsellor under the supervision of Dr. Melissa Jay, Director of Canmore Counselling and Registered Psychologist. I also provide counselling care to students at the UBCO Counselling Centre.
Whether you’re new to counselling or have prior experience, I strive to ensure the process centers around your unique hopes and needs. I believe that counselling fosters an authentic relationship with your whole self, enriching every aspect of your life that you value. My practice is trauma-informed, rooted in humanistic traditions, Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which together emphasize resilience, self-compassion, and psychological flexibility. These approaches encourage us to take meaningful actions toward the lives we desire. I see counselling as a collaborative process, walking alongside you on life’s many winding paths and forks, and I honour the privilege of joining you on this journey. I have an affinity for working with individuals navigating life transitions, identity exploration, and those seeking support on their mental wellness journey. I currently manage wellness programs for teens and youth with anxiety, as well as behavioural and emotional regulation challenges. Additionally, I have a breadth of experience working with adults, international students, first responders, and individuals with PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and neurodiversity. I am a queer, person of colour and warmly welcome folks of all identities, social locations, and experiences to come as you are and as you please. I engage in personal counselling as a practice of my own care and development. Outside of counselling, I love spending time with my partner, friends, and family, playing cards or board games, hiking, paddleboarding, and playing with—or, more accurately, being herded by—my corgi, Oatey. Thank you for visiting our Canmore Counselling page. I hope you find the right options for your journey, and I would be honored to walk alongside you. Warmly, Stan (he/him) |
NEW Location:109-705 10th Street Canmore, AB T1W2A3
We're next to Communitea & Vermelho, on the corner of 10th St. and 6th Ave. |
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Dr. Melissa Jay is an Indigenous, Nehiyaw-Métis member of the Métis Nation of Alberta. Canmore Counselling is located Châ Ûpchîchîyen Kudebi (translated from Îyârhe Nakoda as “shooting at the willows”), colonially known as Canmore. The physical location of Canmore Counselling & the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology is in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, which is considered Treaty 7 land and home of Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III, and the traditional territory of the Îyârhe Nakoda, including the Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Wesley First Nations, as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations. As an act of reconciliation and commitment to decolonization, we are committed to the TRC's Calls to Action.
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism are inherent to trauma-informed care. Thank you for being here.
At Canmore Counselling, we are also privileged to be yoga students, practitioners, and guides. Our offerings centre on the root of yoga as Indigenous to South Asia, and we are grateful to learn from and amplify the South Asian practitioners and teachers whenever possible. We are grateful for the eight limbs of yoga, as taught by Patanjali. It is a joy to walk alongside our incredible alumni of the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School as they create opportunities for care, connection & curiosity within their communities.
We believe wholeheartedly that community, social justice, decolonization, anti-oppression, and anti-racism are inherent to trauma-informed care. Thank you for being here.