Salix is the latin name for willow. The willow tree is a symbol of hope. It gives us a sense of belonging and safety. The willow shows us how to move through adversity with strength and flexibility. It shows us the path to stability, hope and healing

At Salix counselling services, we hope to embody the virtues of the willow tree. the human condition is one of pain and suffering but also of joy and connection. The duality of the willow tree’s strength and tolerance during storm versus its comfort on warm sunny days mimics this experience of humanhood. At Salix counselling services, we strive to find the balance between these forces while inspiring hope and promoting healing.

Salix Counselling Services uses a person centered framework when working with clients. This means that when you are valued and seen as the expert in your own life. You know yourself better than anyone else and you know your own experiences better than anyone else. You will never be judged, dismissed or lead to feel or believe something that isn’t true to you. Salix Counselling Services holds the belief that you have the knowledge and power within yourself to solve your own struggles. Our job as therapists is to help you uncover your own strength and abilities and step into your actualized, empowered self. Although therapy can be hard work and uncomfortable at times, you will never be alone in the process and you will be in complete control the entire time.

Parent-child relationship counselling and family counselling offer the same sort of safety and comfort with Salix Counselling Services. All participants are treated equally and fairly. In these types of therapies, the relationship and bond between family is the most important factor and the main focus of sessions.

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What to expect.

Shelbe Williams is the owner of Salix Counselling Services and the main therapist providing therapeutic services. Shelbe is a Certified Canadian Counsellor, a Registered Counselling Therapist and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University as well as a post-graduate certificate in Sexual Health from the University of Alberta. Shelbe has 10 years experience working with children and families in multiple different capacities and has a passion for helping families develop strong attachments and structures that lead to comfort and success. In her work with adults, Shelbe uses a person-centered approach and comes from a feminist, anti-oppressive lens. That means you are valued as the expert of your own life and you are in control of your therapeutic journey with the support and guidance of Shelbe. Shelbe strives to make everyone who walks through her doors feel seen, valued and safe.

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Shelbe Williams, MA, C.C.C, RCT, RP (Qualifying)