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Anna Gwozdz, C.C.C. | HonMACP | BAPsych

Anna Gwozdz, C.C.C. | HonMACP | BAPsych

Calgary, Alberta
VerifiedFeaturedTelehealth Available

Professions: Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Languages: English

Telephone: 825-754-0120 x0

My Approach to Therapy

Do you ever get the feeling that you're being weighed down by life and it all just seems relentless and hopeless or like it's closing in on you? Maybe it's unresolved issues from your past. Maybe it's struggles in your relationships or confusion about who you are or where you're going in life. Maybe you feel lonely or empty. Maybe you sense that something really bad happened to you when you were younger, but you just can't remember. Maybe you bottle up your feelings and then find that the smallest thing makes you cry or become angry. You might feel stuck, lost, overwhelmed, inadequate, anxious, empty, resentful. You are not alone. I have 9+ years of experience working with people facing these issues. Life is already hard enough as it is, so calling in a professional like me who has dedicated their career to helping people just like you is a wise and thoughtful choice. Let me take the guess-work out of it for you. Let me navigate these difficult and complex issues with you so that you can learn, grow, and progress. Let me help you become the person you want to be and have the life you want to have. Together, we will explore your feelings, your circumstances, and your options. Therapy with me will feel like unpacking a heavy suitcase, one item at a time, and discovering what you've been carrying so that you can decide what to keep, what to let go of, or what to reorganize. I will provide you with a safe, empathetic, kind, judgment-free space and I will work with you to help you regain control of your life and yourself. You will learn skills to build trust, communicate effectively, increase your sense of self-worth, and prioritize your true needs—so that you can create deeper, more meaningful connections and so that you don't have to continue feeling so hopeless. If you’ve never gone to therapy and are nervous about taking the leap, reach out to me for a no-obligation free consult. I have a very down-to-earth style and I'll talk with you like a real human being, not like a client. You are so much more than that to me and I intend to show you. My genuine, kind, inviting demeanour will make you feel warm, welcome, and seen. I will hear you out, free of any judgement no matter what thoughts and feelings come out, and you will finally have a place to just. be. you. I am here for you and I cannot wait to meet you.

My Practice & Services

I've been where you are and I've struggled the way you're struggling. That's why I started my private practice, Bespoke Clinical Counselling, so that I could help people the way I wish I had received it. Click through to my website using the button on my profile to learn more.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

AdultsElders

Groups I Work With

All couples and individuals aged 18 years old and up, including women, men, trans, 2SLGBTQI+, heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, mixed-race, monogamous, non-monogamous. All humans are welcome, safe, and will receive responsible, effective, and competent care. Anyone facing issues around anxiety, communication, control issues, depression, anger, attachment issues, body image, relationship or break-up issues, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, toxic relationships, abortion, jealousy, men's issues, parenting, post-traumatic stress, trust issues, worthlessness, life transitions, loneliness, and more

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Abortion / Post Abortion IssuesAbuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAnxietyAttachment IssuesBreakupCommunication ProblemsControl IssuesDepression

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Culturally Sensitive TherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)Emotion Focused TherapyHumanistic Psychology (humanism)Integration of different therapy models

Industries & Communities

EducationFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+Military/Law EnforcementSelf-Employed and Freelance Professionals

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Location & Contact

Primary Office

638 11 Ave SW

2nd Floor

Calgary, Alberta, T2R0E2

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