Creating a Wellness Plan that works for you.

Welcome. Work With Me, Cynthia Matthews

thecollaborativecounsellor@gmail.com

Online Courses

Explore wellness principles on your own schedule through a variety of online lessons.

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Counselling / Coaching

The ideal choice if you want a personalized plan that is tailored to your goals and lifestyle.

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Group Counselling

Podcast

Begin your wellness journey with full access to our beginner-friendly live webinars and events.

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Joyful Connections is a calm space to slow down, tune in, and rediscover joy in everyday living. Each episode explores the threads that weave our emotional, relational, and spiritual wellbeing — from the ways we connect with others to how we nurture our own hearts.

Podcast coming soon!

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Explore. Emerge. Evolve

It can be difficult to ask for help, especially when it comes to our personal lives. We may feel like we should be able to handle our problems on our own, or that seeking help is a sign of weakness. However, more people are beginning to realize the benefits of therapy. Therapy can provide us with tools to manage our mental health, teach us how to cope with difficult emotions, and help us to understand ourselves better.

Embark on a transformative journey towards personal growth and emotional well-being with engaging sessions with the Collaborative Counsellor who will provide a sanctuary of understanding, offering supportive guidance tailored to your life journey.

 If you’re seeking support, guidance, and healing, my experience as a therapist and educator, is here to help you navigate life’s challenges and achieve personal growth. I offer a wide range of counselling and therapy services designed to meet your unique needs and empower you on your journey towards emotional well-being.

“Healing happens in relationship: with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.”

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Improving your relationship with yourself and others

I believe therapy is a collaborative process; where we walk side by side to explore your experiences, challenges, and hopes for change.
Rather than focusing solely on “fixing” problems, I help you uncover the patterns, emotions, and stories that shape your life. Together, we work toward healing with awareness, understanding, non-judgmental observation and compassion.

Areas of Focus

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety, stress, overwhelm and emotional regulation

  • Relationship and communication challenges

  • Grief, loss, life transitions and emotional healing

  • Trauma-informed care and nervous system regulation

  • Attachment issues

  • Leadership

Whether you are coming to therapy on your own, with a partner, or as a family, my role is to help you slow down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and rediscover your capacity for connection and resilience.

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  • "The way you tell your story can make all the difference."

    Cynthia Matthews

  • "Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong"

    N. R. Narain Murthy

  • “Be the change you want to see in this world.”

    Gandhi

  • "A deep sense of love and belonging is an irreducible need of all people."

    Brene Brown

Mental Health Crisis Resources

In crisis please call 911

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/page16759.aspx

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1026203&serviceAtFacilityID=1047873

https://www.gprep.ca/resources-2/

Mental Health Disclaimer

The information on this website is for general use only and is not a substitute for professional advice or treatment. Always consult a doctor or a qualified mental health provider for any medical or mental health questions. Do not ignore professional advice or delay seeking help based on information from this site.

If you are in crisis or have thoughts of harming yourself or others, seek immediate help from a professional or contact emergency services. The Collaborative Counsellor does not guarantee the effectiveness of any treatments or opinions shared here. Your mental health is important, and seeking help is crucial for your Mental Health well-being.