Compassion Focused Therapy
IN-PERSON IN CALGARY & ONLINE ACROSS ALBERTA
Helping you to soothe your inner critic and develop a more supportive, kinder relationship with yourself and others.
What is Compassion Focused Therapy Approach?
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is an approach designed to help people who struggle with self-criticism, shame, or feelings of inadequacy. It focuses on developing self-compassion as a way to improve mental well-being and emotional resilience. CFT teaches you how to soothe your inner critic, build a more supportive relationship with yourself, and approach life’s challenges with kindness and courage.
The three pillars of Compassion Focused Therapy are:
Self-Compassion: Learning to treat yourself with the same kindness, understanding, and support you’d offer a friend.
Compassion for Others: Developing empathy and care for others, improving connection and relationships.
Receiving Compassion: Opening yourself up to kindness and support from others without fear or self-doubt.
CFT helps create balance by fostering warmth and understanding in how you view yourself and the world around you.


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How does Compassion Focused Therapy Work?
CFT helps clients to explore and transform self-critical thoughts and behaviours, which can lead to feelings of safety and self-acceptance.
By fostering a compassionate mindset, individuals can develop a kinder and more understanding relationship with themselves, leading to improved mental health and emotional well-being.
Through guided exercises and therapeutic interventions, individuals learn to harness the power of compassion to foster healing and personal growth.
Who can CFT help?
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is especially helpful for people who struggle with:
Self-Criticism: Constantly feeling “not good enough” or battling an inner critic.
Shame and Guilt: Feeling unworthy, flawed, or overly burdened by past mistakes.
Low Self-Esteem: Struggling with self-doubt and negative self-perception.
Perfectionism: Feeling trapped by unrealistic expectations and fear of failure.
Anxiety and Depression: Experiencing overwhelming worry, sadness, or feelings of hopelessness.
Trauma: Working through the emotional wounds of past experiences.
CFT is for anyone looking to build self-compassion, reduce shame, and foster a kinder, more balanced relationship with themselves and others. It’s particularly valuable for those seeking to replace self-judgment with self-acceptance and inner peace.


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Clinic Hours
Monday: 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Tuesday: 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am to 7:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am to 8:00pm
Friday: 11:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 3:00pm
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Land Acknowledgment: I gratefully acknowledge and honour that where I live, work and play is within the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai First Nations) as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations); and Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. The traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis”, which is also known now as Calgary.

