We are excited to welcome Megan Vaner Heyden to Opal Psychology! She is able to provide low/no cost telehealth counselling to anyone currently in Alberta! And she has immediate availability.

Claire continues to work out of our office at 9505 - 163 Street. And provides in person, telephone or video counselling.

We look forward to working with you!

Counselling

If you are new to Opal Psychologist please start by booking a complimentary intake with our intern Megan Vander Heyden. Registered Psychologist Claire Wilde is available for booking by selecting her photo to the right. Intern Megan Vander Heyden is available for counselling for free. Booking with Megan can be completed by selecting her photo to the left. Opal Psychology offers individ... Read More

If you are new to Opal Psychologist please start by booking a complimentary intake with our intern Megan Vander Heyden.

Registered Psychologist Claire Wilde is available for booking by selecting her photo to the right.

Intern Megan Vander Heyden is available for counselling for free. Booking with Megan can be completed by selecting her photo to the left.

Opal Psychology offers individual, couple and family therapy for adults. Using a variety of tools to work with clients to heal wounds, grieve losses, and establish healthier relationships. Specific counselling areas include sex therapy, conflict resolution, depression/anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, burnout, parenting, post partum mood disorders, and managing transitions.


Supervision

Supervision of practicum students and provisional psychologists.

Research has shown that positive outcomes in counselling are heavily dependent on the quality of the therapeutic relationship. Therefore, I am dedicated to building a trustworthy alliance through developing a warm, open, safe, judgement-free environment and creating space to be vulnerable. I intend to ensure that each of you feel heard, understood, and supported through whatever challenges you may face. I will work with you collaboratively to develop and reach your goals, helping to uncover insights and facilitate change by utilizing your strengths and expanding your toolkit with effective coping strategies to successfully navigate future adversities. All therapy will be tailored to the unique needs and circumstance of everyone that crosses my path, believing that each person is the expert in their own lives and has the capacity for change.

I believe that one’s environment, past and present, greatly shapes their current reality. I have a lot of interest in attachment and how one’s development has impacted them throughout their lifespan. This is applicable to understanding how one copes with most of life’s difficulties and how ineffective coping manifests itself as symptoms, behaviours, and negative thought patterns in areas including, but not limited to, personal mental health (anxiety, depression, etc.), relationships, parenting, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, etc.

I am pursuing the Master of Counselling degree from Gonzaga University, set to graduate in the summer of 2024. In my spare time, I most enjoy making memories with my husband, two children, and dog. I love being outdoors and connecting with nature, camping, hiking, biking, swimming, and skiing. Additionally, I fill my cup with travel, yoga, hot coffee, delicious food, good music, and visits with family and friends.

Research has shown that positive outcomes in counselling are heavily dependent on the quality of ... Read More

Claire is a Registered Psychologist and founder of Opal Psychology. To book a session with Claire, click on her photo.

Claire is a Registered Psychologist and founder of Opal Psychology. To book a session with Clair... Read More

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Located at: 9505 - 163 Street NW, Edmonton
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