Announcement: Accepting new clients. 

Video about Gita Ward helping an ex-soldier with PTSD. Please see full article here.   
“Gita gave a damn. My life was saved. My life was spared. ‘Thank you,’ is very small in words, but the meaning in my world is vast.”

Gita Ward, MSW, RCSW

Welcome to True Living Counselling

Are you looking for someone that is experienced, empathetic, trustworthy and a good listener?  You are in the right place!

​Accessing help can be challenging as you may be struggling with worry, sadness, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, relationships, guilt, lack of motivation, avoiding work/friends/family or trying to bounce back from a trauma. Getting started to work on some of your concerns is usually the hardest step, so be kind with yourself and take the time to find the right therapist for you. Learn more about Gita Ward.

​I provide specialized individual and family counselling services in Calgary and the Foothills area including Okotoks, High River, Millarville, Black Diamond, Turner Valley and surrounding areas for general concerns, Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). 

​I will help you to relieve distressing symptoms, improve relationships and restore hope. You are in the right place as I provide a safe and comforting environment for you to start living your true life. With over 15 years of experience I am able to guide and support you. 

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​"The Secret of Getting Ahead is Getting Started" Mark Twain

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Services for the following concerns:
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Anxiety
Anger
Bipolar
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Communication
Crisis
Depression
Intrusive Thoughts
​Irritability
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychosis
Perfection
Relationship Concerns
Sadness
​Social Anxiety
Substance Use
Stress
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm
Suicidal Thoughts
​Trauma​
Worry


​Areas of Specialization & Advanced Training:
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• Anxiety including panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety and general​
• Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder​

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​Modalities I utilize: 

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
​Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
​Mindfulness
​Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET)

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Contact  ​​

Your first step to living the life you want is to contact Gita Ward at True Living Counselling to set up an appointment.

#105 21 North Railway St. Okotoks, AB., T1S 1B6

MAIN: 587-896-6919

EMAIL

​Book your appointment today with this easy online booking tool.

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