Counselling

My counselling discipline is rooted in a practical, evidence-based, and client-centered approach. I consider myself a 'toolbox therapist,' as I prioritize equipping clients with tangible skills and strategies they can apply in their daily lives. While talk therapy plays a vital role in our sessions, I also emphasize actionable tools that foster long-term growth and resilience. I specialize i... Read More

My counselling discipline is rooted in a practical, evidence-based, and client-centered approach. I consider myself a 'toolbox therapist,' as I prioritize equipping clients with tangible skills and strategies they can apply in their daily lives. While talk therapy plays a vital role in our sessions, I also emphasize actionable tools that foster long-term growth and resilience.

I specialize in working with adults (18+) and couples, using a collaborative approach tailored to individual needs. My practice is deeply informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These modalities allow me to help clients navigate life complexities such as anxiety and stress management, ADHD, relationship challenges, emotional challenges , and trauma-related difficulties.

I maintain a trauma-informed perspective, ensuring a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood. My practice is also strength-based, recognizing and amplifying clients' existing capabilities to promote self-efficacy.

I currently provide virtual and telephone counselling, to make therapy accessible, allowing clients to engage in meaningful work from the comfort of their own spaces. I consider my approach adaptable, integrative, and always evolving to meet the unique needs of those I support.

I’m Ryann Simpson, a registered social worker and counsellor based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with nearly four years of experience in counselling in both private and public sectors. I provide virtual therapy to clients across Saskatchewan and Ontario, specializing in working with individual adults and couples navigating life complexities. My specific specializations are listed below, and on the services page of my website. My approach is results-driven, adaptable, and tailored to your unique needs, whether you’re looking for structured strategies or a supportive space to process life’s challenges, I meet you where you are at.

I obtained my Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Regina in 2021. I hold certifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), allowing me to integrate different evidence-based approaches to best support you. My background also includes experience as a motor vehicle accident (MVA) therapist, medical social worker, youth support worker, as well as a case manager in inpatient and outpatient mental health and addictions, giving me a strong understanding of both clinical and community-based care.

I consider myself a “toolbox therapist” because while deep conversations matter, I believe therapy should also equip you with the skills, tools, and confidence to navigate life outside of the therapy room. My goal is to make sessions approachable, engaging, and useful, through the use of humour, solution-focused strategies, and deep reflection. With experience supporting diverse clients in various life circumstances, I strive to create a space that feels comfortable, effective, and personalized. I’m truly passionate about the work I do, and I find deep fulfillment in helping clients navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

Outside of therapy, I’m a lifelong learner who loves traveling, collecting vinyl, and getting lost in deep research rabbit holes, whether it’s the latest in psychology or neuroscience, the evolution of music and pop culture, or the fascinating ways history and human behaviour shapes our world. If you’re interested in working together, I’d love to chat! Feel free to book a free 15-minute consultation through my website.

Specializations: - Coping with anxiety - Stress management - ADHD - Perfectionism - Coping with life transitions - Self-esteem & confidence - Personal growth and self development - Trauma - Distress tolerance - Emotional regulation - Communication skills - Boundary development & assertiveness - Relationship challenges - Couples therapy - Motor vehicle accident recovery

I’m Ryann Simpson, a registered social worker and counsellor based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, wi... Read More

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