Vanessa Murray, MACP, C.C.C.

Clinical Counsellor

Hi, I’m Kate. Thank you for being here. I am a clinical counsellor and work with individuals and couples from all backgrounds.

If you are feeling disconnected, navigating challenges with intimacy or relationships, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional regulation, it would be an honour to walk alongside you. Together we can explore the difficult emotions and thoughts you are experiencing, moving at whatever pace feels safest for you.

My practice is rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and draws from CBT, EFT, and SFBT. It is important to me that you always feel seen, heard, and respected. My goal is to create a safe space for you to land when life is challenging. I would love to meet you where you are and take your next steps towards healing with you.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & LICENSURE

  • Integrating Couples and Sex Therapy Certificate

  • Introduction to Affirming Space (TWI)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1

  • Nonviolence Crisis Intervention

  • Techniques and Strategies for Resilience Building

  • Using the PLISSIT-R Model (Sex Therapy)

MEMBERSHIPS & REGISTRATION

  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

  • Alberta Black Therapist Network

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AREAS OF SUPPORT

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Relationship and Marriage Counseling

  • Christian Counseling

  • Gender and Identity

  • Self-Esteem and Confidence

  • Trauma

  • Shame, Guilt, Anxiety around Sex

  • Sexual Trauma

  • Mismatched Sexual Desires

  • Low Desire and Libido

  • Immigration and Immigrant couples

  • Conflict and Communication in Relationships

  • Parenting 

  • Infidelity & Betrayal

 

I work alongside individuals and couples, acknowledging that you are all the expert of your own experiences.

 

Love, sex, intimacy and physical desires are unique to each individual. I chose to work in sex therapy because sexual issues can have a significant impact on mental health and relationships. I enjoy helping people feel more comfortable in discussing their sexual health, wellness and fulfillment and I’m eager to collaborate with you to achieve your personal and relationship goals.