Katherine

Ms Katherine Schurer, MSc

Registered Psychologist

I specialize in the psychological treatment of anxiety disorders and insomnia, using evidence-based interventions. I am particularly skilled in working with the interface between anxiety and sleep difficulties. My interventions often address: emotion management; decision making; perfectionism; people pleasing; procrastination; relationship difficulties; burn-out; stress management; imposter syndrome; cross-cultural experiences; and exploring and developing creative potential.

About Me

Feeling really worried? Having trouble sleeping? Struggling to adjust to change? I can help. Together, we can make sense of your current situation and determine how you can improve your wellbeing and overall life satisfaction. I have worked with diverse populations and welcome all adults. Virtual sessions only.

Approach

I provide evidence-based psychological treatment, primarily from within the frameworks of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, including CBT-I) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I adapt my interventions to fit each person’s individual needs and draw from Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and a range of other therapeutic frameworks.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

I offer video-sessions to adults in Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec. Contact me today to arrange a free 15-minute telephone consultation.

Services Offered:

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Procrastination

    The habitual delay of important tasks despite knowing the consequences, often driven by underlying anxiety, perfectionism, or fear of failure.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Retirement

    The transition from working life to retirement, which can bring loss of identity, purpose, routine, and social connection alongside newfound freedom.

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  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Relocation

    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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Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychologist

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP)

Registered Psychologist

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Qualifications

Master of Science

Victory University of Wellington

Year: 2003

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology

Victory University of Wellington

Year: 2004

TBHI Certified Telebehavioral Health Professional

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Year: 2021

Service Areas

Now in Colour Psychological Services Inc.

In-person & Online

Calgary, Alberta

Canada

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Calgary, Canada