edmonton counselling & Psychological Assessments

Committed to Collaborative Exploration

 
 
 

About

Thoughtfully Psychology is a new mental health counselling clinic in Edmonton, Alberta that offers individual and family psychotherapy for children, adults and family units from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

Counselling can help us understand why we think, feel, and behave as we do. Our experiences are often abstract, complex, and unconscious, making this understanding difficult. There is a proverb from Eastern philosophy, that fish are the last to discover water. We are naturally immersed in our experiences, trying to get through each day as best we can, which can make it even more difficult to pause and see the full picture.

Talk therapy, counselling, carves out a space and time for us to:

  • reflect on our lives and not be alone in our experiences

  • obtain an objective point of view

  • learn about our mental experiences

  • develop personalised actions plans and coping skills

  • experience empathetic accountability towards authentic growth.

We emphasize that counselling should be a friendly, supportive, non-judgmental space that allows us to be more aware and accepting of our experiences so that we can work towards thoughtful living.

This leads us to how we came up with our name!

  • We want clients to think fully, or “Thought-Fully” (a pun to show our good humour)

  • We value providing a thoughtfully personalized counselling experience.

  • Our main goal is to empower our clients to live thoughtfully

 
 
 

Shalini Dhunnoo, R. Psych.

I’m a Registered Psychologist, licensed through the College of Alberta Psychologists. I have been championing mental health awareness since my own struggles with trauma, mental health and hesitancy with counselling as a teenager. Through my journey to understand myself and human nature, I found my passion in supporting others with mental health in a friendly and informative manner.

For the past 9 years, I have had the opportunity to volunteer and work in various areas, including in a hospice, youth centre, and correctional institution. I have worked in private practice for the past five years.

I view counselling as a collaborative conversation. The client is the expert of their experiences and I can bring forth clinical knowledge and experience, with empathy, for personalised treatment. I prioritize working with clients in a way that is real, good-humored, and goal focused. I strive to help clients understand their needs and strengths to enhance authentic, healthy living. 

    • Children (ages 8+) and Teens

    • Adults

    • Seniors

    Individuals and families of all backgrounds are welcome!

    (Multicultural and 2SLGBTQ+ friendly)

  • ·      Stress/burnout (work, caregiving, etc.)

    ·      Depression

    ·      Anxiety

    ·      Traumatic experiences

    ·      Grief (death, illness, and other non-health related loss)

    ·      Family/relationship concerns

    ·      Cultural dynamics (with a decolonizing lens)

    ·      Chronic pain

    ·      Self-esteem, self-understanding and enhancing authentic, valued living

    ·      Processing day-to-day concerns (counselling is often a place for regular reflection and accountability)

    • Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) to help one understand the link between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours

    • Narrative therapy to help clients understand life stories, reframe experiences and perspectives towards personal growth, and emphasize personal strengths

    • Solution-focused therapy to emphasize client goals and problem solving

    • Existential therapy to define values and find meaning in life experiences

    • Trauma therapies: Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, Brainspotting

    • Children’s Therapies: Sandtray therapy, Expressive Arts

I received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta, majoring with honors in psychology and sociology, followed by her Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle. I believe that it is important to stay current with societal mental health experiences and clinical skills and engage in ongoing education. 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about counselling.

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Our Values

  • Integrity

    At Thoughtfully Psychology, we always conduct business with integrity. Acting with integrity means operating in an honest, reliable and authentic way. Authenticity requires vulnerability, personal expression and open communication. Authenticity and integrity are always encouraged here.

  • Empathy

    We value every individual’s unique story, experience and perspective. We care about our clients, the pain they endure and their mental health needs. We value individualized support to help all people gain the wisdom and tools they need to experience more joy in their life. We do not see our clients as problems to solve, rather people living out dynamic and important stories. We see beyond diagnoses and symptom management and are empathetic in getting to know our clients and their perspectives.

  • Positivity

    We strive to empower clients by encouraging them to see their strengths and to take steps towards a life of gratitude, fulfillment and joy. We practice with a lightness that includes genuine friendliness, hope and humour to help clients emphasize and elevate the positive aspects in life.

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