James Bell

James Bell

  • Position: Practicum Student
  • Experience: Master of Arts (Counselling Psychology)
  • Location: Sherwood Park, AB
  • Phone: (587) 745-2662
  • Regulatory or Governing Body/Professional Association: <span style="color: #673220; font-weight: 400;">Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)</span>
  • Registration: <span style="color: #673220; font-weight: 400;">N/A</span>
  • Fees: $60/hour plus GST. Student therapists are NOT covered under insurance plans.
  • Availability: N/A
  • Sessions: In Person & Virtual
  • Direct Billing/Insurance: Student therapists are NOT covered under insurance plans.
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James Bell

Student Therapist

Fees: $60/hour plus GST. Student therapists are NOT covered under insurance plans.

I value a holistic and integrative perspective on mental health.

I believe that it is crucial to consider factors such as diet, exercise, sleep, as well as environmental factors such as social connections with family and friends. Mental health is not a state that exists in isolation from these contextual factors, so in my opinion it is essential to address these elements in combination with more conventional strategies. An awareness and acknowledgement of these dimensions allows for more complete and accurate understanding of what is bringing the client in and impacting their life. Sometimes strategies as simple as going for walk in nature everyday can be a strategy that significantly augments the healing process of therapy.

I integrate mindfulness practices into client sessions.

In our stressful and high paced modern world, I believe that the value of mindfulness practices has only increased with time. Many different avenues of mindfulness exist, but the goal is always similar. To bring the mind to the present moment and slow down the racing thoughts that come from the constant state of busyness that so many of us live our lives in. I believe that finding a mindfulness activity that fits well with a client’s preferences and integrating this as part of therapy can be in incredibly valuable tool to assist the therapy process.

I embody a client-centered and uniquely tailored approach.

Everyone is different and as a result everyone is going to need something different from their experience at therapy. I believe acknowledging and openly discussing these unique aspects of each client and then tailoring the experience to best meet their needs is an essential component of helping each client get the most out of their therapy journey. I think this needs to be a collaborative and ongoing conversation with every client in order to ensure that the unique needs and goals of each client are being voiced in therapy and we have agreed on an approach that will best meet these needs and goals.

I believe an evidence-based approach to therapy is crucial.

Whichever approach is best suited to a particular client, I believe in the importance of an approach that is support by the current research. I believe we have an obligation to provide our clients with services that will give the best chance at helping our client improve their current struggles, feel satisfied and have a sense that progress is being made, and instill a sense of hope that things will improve over time. My approach to address this is a candid and collaborative conversation with every client about what options are available to support their current struggles in order to find the approach best suited to them.

I am a person-centred and authentic therapist.

I believe that before any of the more intentional and technical components of therapy can begin, the first and most important goal is to make a genuine human connection. I’m a human being before I’m a therapist and I believe the core of this process is for me and my client to relate and connect to one another on this fundamental level. I aim to provide a safe, warm, and open environment for the sharing that is such an essential part of this process. I believe that therapy should be an experience completely devoid of any judgement and instead aim for a radical acknowledgement of all the elements of human nature and the human condition itself. In short, I would hope that my clients are willing to share anything with me, but I also acknowledge that’s a privilege that I must earn. This must be done by building that genuine connection first to have client feel safe and comfortable to really tell me their unique story.

Professional Background

  • Master of Counselling, City University of Seattle
  • Bachelor of Psychology, University of Victoria

Issues or Concerns

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Men's Issues
  • Stress

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Practices
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills

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