Mr Carl Conradi
Counselor
“My name is Carl Conradi (he/him), and I'm a Canadian Certified Counsellor based in Calgary, Canada. I offer in-person and online therapy to individual adults and adolescents living in the Calgary Metropolitan Area, across Alberta, and abroad. In-person sessions are held at Safe Haven Counselling in northwest Calgary.”
About Me
Approach
In my view, counselling therapy represents an extraordinary opportunity to take stock of who you are and what you want at this particular moment in your life. What is it that you find yourself dwelling upon these days? Which emotions are most colouring your sense of self, and your relationships? What possibilities are – or are not – currently available to you? And most importantly, how will you make use of the answers that you uncover, to become more essentially and courageously yourself? These are some of the questions that we might explore if we begin working together.
My particular approach to counselling is highly relational, integrative, embodied, and non-pathologising. This means four things:
1. I believe that the supportive and radically non-judgmental bond that you and I will foster can itself serve as a safe testing ground for new ways of thinking, feeling, and being. After all, counselling is not just about achieving insight; it’s also about bringing that insight to life within your relationships, your work, your hobbies, and your community.
2. I don’t believe that there is any one “best” kind of counselling that will serve everybody equally. Instead, I draw upon several different therapeutic approaches - including existential, cognitive-behavioural (CBT), and psychodynamic – to support a bespoke process that is reflective of your innate individuality.
3. I believe that our emotions serve as the foundations of our consciousness. Indeed, unlike most other functions of our being, it’s impossible for our emotions to be unconscious: by definition, they must be felt – and it’s when we feel that we’re at our most conscious. This means that the body itself is an invaluable ally in the therapeutic process.
4. I believe that every psychological experience is of value – even those that feel confusing, embarrassing, frightening, or terrible. The mind is inherently self-protective, and when we suffer, it’s likely our mind’s way of signalling to us that we need to make a change. Counselling helps us to decipher our suffering, and to respond more openly to our mind’s call.
Services
My name is Carl Conradi (he/him), and I'm a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) based in Calgary, Canada. I offer one-on-one counselling services to adults and adolescents living in the Calgary Metropolitan Area, across Western Canada, and abroad. I work with clients who are experiencing ageing concerns, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), problematic anger, anxiety, behavioural addiction, depression, LGBTQIA2S discrimination or identity issues, loneliness, major life transition or change, men's issues, obsessive-compulsiveness (OCD), phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship difficulties, work-related stress, and other psychological challenges. I'm also a passionate champion of military, veteran, and first responder mental health.
Other communities with which I have experience doing work include crypto/NFT traders, development/aid workers, entrepreneurs, expats/immigrants, and folks who are consensually non-monogamous.
I'm able to offer sessions either online via the JANE App telemedicine platform, or in person at Safe Haven Counselling in northwest Calgary.
Pour les clients francophones: je peux vous offrir les séances en français.
Services Offered:
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Philosophy
A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Elderly
- •Individuals
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Divorce Counseling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Professional Title:
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Counselor
A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.
Qualifications
Regent's University London
BPP University
King's College London
INSEAD (Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires)
King's College London
Registrations
Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)
Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC)