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Counselling & Psychotherapy

Life can be challenging and sometimes we need someone to work with us as we go through life’s challenges. We provide online therapy in Alberta and Ontario for mental health, personal and interpersonal challenges.

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Counselling Services for Mental Health

Anxiety

Are you experiencing excessive worry, difficulty controlling your worry, irrational fears, racing thoughts, restlessness, sleep disturbance, irritability or difficulty concentrating? We can help.

Stress and Burnout

Are you experiencing any stressors? Are you in a constant state of emotional, physical and mental fatigue? Do you feel constantly overwhelmed and drained? We can help you develop healthy and effective ways to cope with stress.

Depression

Are you experiencing sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure, sleep disturbance, low energy, pessimistic thinking, restlessness or agitation? We can help.

Self Esteem

Do you have low self worth? Do you lack confidence? Do you have a harsh inner critic? We can help you build a positive self-image and a stronger sense of self-worth.

Anger

Are you struggling to control your anger or negative emotions? Is anger your default emotion? Do you wish you had a better control of your anger and emotions? We can help you develop healthy ways to manage your anger

Grief and Loss

Are you struggling to cope with a loss? Are you angry, feel guilt or shame related to the loss. Do you use unhealthy coping strategies? We can help you in your journey towards healing.

Life transitions

Change can be difficult. Are you struggling with a recent change in your life. Are you feeling stuck or unsure which path to take or what change should look like? We can help you foster confidence and a sense of security as you navigate the changes in your life.

Relationship Challenge

Are you going through challenges in your relationship? Do you want to improve your relationship? We can help.

Work and Career Issues

Are you experiencing challenges in your workplace? Do you want to overcome your workplace challenges? We can help you navigate your workplace and career challenges and overcome obstacles you may encounter in your professional journey.

Trauma/PTSD

Are you experiencing recurrent, unwanted and distressing thoughts of a traumatic event? Do you have intense or prolonged emotional distress, upsetting dreams, nightmares or flashbacks of the traumatic event? We can help you in your journey to healing and post traumatic growth.

How we can help

Counselling Services for Mental Health

Anxiety

Are you experiencing excessive worry, difficulty controlling your worry, irrational fears, racing thoughts, restlessness, sleep disturbance, irritability or difficulty concentrating? We can help.

Stress and Burnout

Are you experiencing any stressors? Are you in a constant state of emotional, physical and mental fatigue? Do you feel constantly overwhelmed and drained? We can help you develop healthy and effective ways to cope with stress.

Depression

Are you experiencing sadness, hopelessness, loss of interest or pleasure, sleep disturbance, low energy, pessimistic thinking, restlessness or agitation? We can help.

Self Esteem

Do you have low self worth? Do you lack confidence? Do you have a harsh inner critic? We can help you build a positive self-image and a stronger sense of self-worth.

Anger

Are you struggling to control your anger or negative emotions? Is anger your default emotion? Do you wish you had a better control of your anger and emotions? We can help you develop healthy ways to manage your anger

Grief and Loss

Are you struggling to cope with a loss? Are you angry, feel guilt or shame related to the loss. Do you use unhealthy coping strategies? We can help you in your journey towards healing.

Life transitions

Change can be difficult. Are you struggling with a recent change in your life. Are you feeling stuck or unsure which path to take or what change should look like? We can help you foster confidence and a sense of security as you navigate the changes in your life.

Relationship Challenge

Are you going through challenges in your relationship? Do you want to improve your relationship? We can help.

Work and Career Issues

Are you experiencing challenges in your workplace? Do you want to overcome your workplace challenges? We can help you navigate your workplace and career challenges and overcome obstacles you may encounter in your professional journey.

Trauma/PTSD

Are you experiencing recurrent, unwanted and distressing thoughts of a traumatic event? Do you have intense or prolonged emotional distress, upsetting dreams, nightmares or flashbacks of the traumatic event? We can help you in your journey to healing and post traumatic growth.

Our Values

Accessibility and Inclusivity
We strive to make our services accessible and provide a welcoming environment where all individuals feel validated, understood, and accepted and we respect and value all backgrounds, cultures, and identities.

 

Empowerment
We foster a collaborative partnership where clients actively participate in their healing and growth. Through support, resources, and guidance, we empower clients to tap into their inner strength, build resilience, and develop the skills and confidence to navigate life’s challenges.

 

Holistic approach
We take a holistic approach to mental health, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects. Our personalized treatment plans integrate various therapeutic modalities to promote overall wellness, addressing the whole person rather than just specific symptoms or issues

 

Trust and Confidentiality
We prioritize trust-building with our clients, creating a confidential and safe space where they can share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement, explore their deepest concerns, work through challenges, and embark on a transformative journey towards personal growth and healing.

 

Professionalism
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics in our practice and we are dedicated to continuous professional development, staying informed of the latest practices to provide evidence-based and effective care to our clients.

Thriving

Thriving Place Counselling

Ochuko Oboh, MSW, RSW

Welcome, and thanks for stopping by. My name is Ochuko and I am a Mental Health Therapist and a Registered Social Worker with the Alberta College of Social Workers and Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. I also hold a MBBS degree from the University of Benin and a Master’s degree in Public Health from Edith Cowan University.

I have experience providing therapy for mental health, personal and interpersonal challenges to diverse people using evidence based therapeutic approaches. It will be my pleasure to work with you on your journey to your thriving place- a place of growth, positive changes, wellbeing, resilience, and empowerment.

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Our Services

Adult

Mental health is just as important as physical health. When we seek help for our mental health, it does not mean that we are weak, or incompetent, or unable to take care of ourselves. It means that we are prioritizing our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. We are here to work with you through mental health, personal and interpersonal challenges to enhance your overall well being.
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Child/Adolescent (Ages 8-17)

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. 70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence (Youth Mental Health Canada). Please know that we are here to help with your mental health, personal, and interpersonal challenges.
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Couples

Relationships are hard and require work. Yes, all relationships take some work. Are you struggling with poor communication, lack of trust, constant arguing, infidelity, or codependency? We are here to work with you so that your relationship can thrive and not just survive.
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Trauma/PTSD

Are you experiencing recurrent, unwanted and distressing thoughts of a traumatic event? Do you have intense or prolonged emotional distress, upsetting dreams, nightmares or flashbacks of the traumatic event? We provide trauma therapy using evidence based approaches to promote healing and post traumatic growth.
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FAQs

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Frequently Asked Questions

We believe that therapy should be affordable, so we offer a sliding scale for those with financial challenges. Please contact us to inquire about sliding scale.

Most insurance and health benefit plans cover counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker. Please contact your insurance provider to check your coverage before your first session.

Direct billing is provided to a number of insurance providers. I also provide a receipt at the end of every session to be submitted to your health insurance provider for reimbursement if needed.

We offer a free 15 minute consultation for you to meet your therapist, ask any questions you might have, discuss the reason you are seeking therapy, and to see if you and the therapist are a good fit. It is not a therapy session

Thriving Place Counselling & Psychotherapy offers only virtual therapy at this time via a secure platform. Online therapy offers the ability to connect with your therapist from the comfort of your own home or chosen location.

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What Our Clients Say About Our Services

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I’ve tried therapy with other providers in the past, but none were a great match until I met Ochuko. She helped me navigate through my issues and gain a deeper understanding of myself. She is incredibly supportive and empathetic, which made it easy for me to be honest and vulnerable during our sessions.

R. D.

I’ve tried therapy with other providers in the past, but none were a great match until I met Ochuko. She helped me navigate through my issues and gain a deeper understanding of myself. She is incredibly supportive and empathetic, which made it easy for me to be honest and vulnerable during our sessions.

R. D.

I was struggling with anxiety and depression. After I started therapy, me and the people in my life noticed an improvement in my well-being. Ochuko created a safe and comfortable environment for someone who was wary about therapy. Now, I feel comfortable opening up and discussing my feelings.

A. T.

I was struggling with anxiety and depression. After I started therapy, me and the people in my life noticed an improvement in my well-being. Ochuko created a safe and comfortable environment for someone who was wary about therapy. Now, I feel comfortable opening up and discussing my feelings.

A. T.

Ochuko helped me work through some really difficult personal issues. Every session was insightful and productive, and I always left feeling like I gained something valuable. I can honestly say that I feel like a completely different person. I now have the tools I need and I am living a more fulfilling life.

S. J.

Ochuko helped me work through some really difficult personal issues. Every session was insightful and productive, and I always left feeling like I gained something valuable. I can honestly say that I feel like a completely different person. I now have the tools I need and I am living a more fulfilling life.

S. J.

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What Our Client’s Say About Solutions

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R. D.

I’ve tried therapy with other providers in the past, but none were a great match until I met Ochuko. She helped me navigate through my issues and gain a deeper understanding of myself. She is incredibly supportive and empathetic, which made it easy for me to be honest and vulnerable during our sessions.

R. D.

A. T.

I was struggling with anxiety and depression. After I started therapy, me and the people in my life noticed an improvement in my well-being. Ochuko created a safe and comfortable environment for someone who was wary about therapy. Now, I feel comfortable opening up and discussing my feelings.

A. T.

S. J.

Ochuko helped me work through some really difficult personal issues. Every session was insightful and productive, and I always left feeling like I gained something valuable. I can honestly say that I feel like a completely different person. I now have the tools I need and I am living a more fulfilling life.

S. J.

Resources

Resources Thriving Place
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Resources

Distress Centre Calgary (DCC)

Distress Centre Calgary provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and navigation and referrals through 211 and our programs at SORCe – all at no cost. For over 50 years, Distress Centre has served Calgary and Southern Alberta, ensuring everyone has a place to turn in times of crisis. Phone: 403-266-4357 (24 hour crisis line)Text: 403-266-4357 (Text line)

Distress Centre Calgary provides 24 hour crisis support, professional counselling, youth peer support and navigation and referrals through 211 and our programs at SORCe – all at no cost. For over 50 years, Distress Centre has served Calgary and Southern Alberta, ensuring everyone has a place to turn in times of crisis.

Phone: 403-266-4357 (24 hour crisis line)
Text: 403-266-4357 (Text line)

Calgary Connect Teen

Calgary ConnecTeen is a confidential peer support service for youth in Calgary and area. If you’re worried about someone overhearing you, or it’s too hard to say out loud, you can write it down in chat, email or text. Phone: 403-264-8336Text: 587-333-2724Chat: On the homepage of the Calgary ConnecTeen website

Calgary ConnecTeen is a confidential peer support service for youth in Calgary and area. If you’re worried about someone overhearing you, or it’s too hard to say out loud, you can write it down in chat, email or text.

Phone: 403-264-8336
Text: 587-333-2724
Chat: On the homepage of the Calgary ConnecTeen website

Access Mental Health

Access Mental Health is a non-urgent service providing information, consultation and referral to individuals residing in the Calgary zone who have addiction and/or mental health concerns.  General Intake Line: 403-943-1500 or 1-844-943-1500Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642Indigenous Mental Health: 403-955-6645  

Access Mental Health is a non-urgent service providing information, consultation and referral to individuals residing in the Calgary zone who have addiction and/or mental health concerns. 

General Intake Line: 403-943-1500 or 1-844-943-1500
Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
Indigenous Mental Health: 403-955-6645

 

Hope for Wellness

The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both telephone and online chat services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in: Cree;Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin);Inuktitut(Note: Supports in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut are not available 24/7, so you may need to call in to find out the next time that a language-speaker will be available.) Phone: 1-855- 242- 3310

The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both telephone and online chat services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in:

Cree;
Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin);
Inuktitut
(Note: Supports in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut are not available 24/7, so you may need to call in to find out the next time that a language-speaker will be available.)

Phone: 1-855- 242- 3310

211

Is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with, at the right time. 211 is available 24/7 by phone, text and chat. The service is free, confidential and available in over 170 languages over the phone.

Is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with, at the right time. 211 is available 24/7 by phone, text and chat. The service is free, confidential and available in over 170 languages over the phone.

Kids Help Phone

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to kids, teens, and young adults in English and French. Phone: 1-800- 668-6868Text: 686868

Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only 24/7 e-mental health service offering free, confidential support to kids, teens, and young adults in English and French.

Phone: 1-800- 668-6868
Text: 686868

Connex Ontario

Connex Ontario Mental Health Addiction and Problem Gambling Services provides service information for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol, or mental health. Helpful, supportive system navigation specialists answer all calls, emails or web chat requests 24/7. 1-866-531-2600 (24 hour call centre)Text CONNEX to 247247

Connex Ontario Mental Health Addiction and Problem Gambling Services provides service information for people experiencing problems with gambling, drugs, alcohol, or mental health. Helpful, supportive system navigation specialists answer all calls, emails or web chat requests 24/7.

1-866-531-2600 (24 hour call centre)
Text CONNEX to 247247

Canadian Mental Health Association

The Canadian Mental Health Association is a Canadian non-profit mental health organization that focuses on resources, programs and advocacy. 1-833-456-4566 (24 hour crisis line)1-866-277-3553 (24 hour crisis line in Quebec)Text to 45645 (Text line) Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24 hour support)

The Canadian Mental Health Association is a Canadian non-profit mental health organization that focuses on resources, programs and advocacy.

1-833-456-4566 (24 hour crisis line)
1-866-277-3553 (24 hour crisis line in Quebec)
Text to 45645 (Text line)

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 (24 hour support)

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We believe you are the expert of your life and have inherent strengths and resources. We will work collaboratively as you take your journey one step at a time towards self discovery and growth.
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