Che Burnett - Counselling Alberta
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Che is an intake counsellor for Counselling Alberta. Your request for therapy can potentially be directed to a farm-informed therapist other than Che.
Che’s team works out of Fort McMurray, Lethbridge, Grand Prairie, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and St. Albert.
I came to the field of counselling later in life. My earlier working years were spent working in silviculture and agriculture, and while doing this I felt a calling to help people find their place in the world through connecting to the land. Childhood memories of doing chores, feeding the cows and chickens, running across bales and through creeks, all struck me as holding something important to remember in our modern world. Later in life I worked in wilderness treatment centers for addictions with youth, adults, and families, and witnessed how much people need a chance to connect with the land, themselves, and each other. I have worked extensively with Search and Rescue and been a member of the local volunteer fire department. My education background is in Child Studies with a major in counselling and a master’s in social work. I now work with the Counselling Alberta program to connect rural Albertans to affordable counselling.
I recognize that rural Albertans are dealing with the transition from older country values to modern life issues. The rural community is known for its belief in conservation and livelihood being directly related to the land and weather, and a longstanding take of personal responsibility and autonomy on how to handle life. What I see is sometimes an extra hand is needed to figure out new strategies to weather the storms.
I strive to provide a space that respects opinions and beliefs, that creates room to work through difficult experiences, and helps people figure out how they can move forward. I work with a variety of therapeutic modalities that bring logical and caring understanding, which is at the heart of being able to heal and grow resilience through difficult times. Training in EMDR, Gottman, Internal Family Systems, Grief Counselling, CBT, Attachment, and Poly Vagal has given me a variety of tools to support one on the next steps of their journey. Cultural and spiritual beliefs are also a welcomed foundation to integrate into any therapy.
*Offering in person , Virtual video sessions and Phone through Counselling Alberta
Specializations:
Grief
Addiction
PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
Age Groups:
Kids (6+)
Teens
Adults
Elders (65+)
Client Focus:
Individuals
Couples
Families
Groups
Cost: For details on session costs, please contact service providers directly.