Heather Matthews, B.A., M.C.

Registered Psychologist

Welcome, I’m Heather Matthews, a Registered Psychologist. I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor’s degree in Honours Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan. I enjoy supporting individuals through their unique experiences of healing, growth, and change.

Over the years, I have worked with children, youth, and adults across a range of settings, supporting individuals and families with concerns such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, and life transitions. My approach is client-centred and attachment-based, with therapy tailored to meet each client’s unique needs and goals.

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Specializations

Clients

Training

Grief
Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Learning Disabilities

Children
Youth
Adults

The Grief Recovery Method
EMDR Therapy
EMDR Child Specialist
Foundations of Play Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Introduction to Theraplay
Treatment of Trauma using Play Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Certificate in Sandplay with Special Populations
ACT for Beginners

Professional Background

In my practice, I utilize a variety of therapeutic methods to foster healing and growth, including:

Mindfulness-Based Practices: Encouraging present-moment awareness to manage stress and enhance well-being.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Helping clients to accept their thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that align with their values.
Solution-Focused Approaches: Concentrating on clients' strengths and resources to find practical solutions to their concerns.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): Addressing unhelpful thinking patterns to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.
Theraplay and Play-Based Interventions: Using play to promote emotional and psychological development in children.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): A specialized approach for processing and integrating traumatic memories.

Professional Memberships

I am a member in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists and Psychologists’ Association of Alberta.