About Me
About Me
Hi! I’m Erin Black, After 18 years of working as a counsellor in health services, and witnessing the multiple barriers individuals face when trying to access and navigate support, I went into private practice to make counselling affordable and accessible. Having grown up in rural Alberta and working with diverse individuals in schools, the justice system, and with unhoused populations, I understand the individuality of a person's experiences, current situations and needs. After training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I experienced its rapid relief and recognized its potential to transform mental health care for those who struggle with traditional methods. At PSC, I make ART available to the community, emphasizing affordability and accessibility. My focus is reducing as many barriers to service as possible by offering free consults and system navigation, flexible meeting locations, reduced rates, and adaptable session hours to meet your needs.
My Values
Accessible - Counselling should be accessible to all. That's why I offer flexible and affordable support through a variety of meeting locations and reduced, or sliding scale, rates in addition to flexible session hours. If you need session times outside of what I offer please email or call me and we can make a plan!
Flexible - To be adaptive and responsive to community and individual needs. I'm also working to reduce the stigma of mental health by partnering with businesses to promote and connect physical and mental health and wellness. If you or someone you know are hesitant to access counselling please contact me for a free consultation, I'm more than willing to come up with creative plans to reduce barriers or make suggestions for other services or programs based on a person's needs.
Relatable - I'm the same person in and out of a counselling session. I dress for comfort and pride myself in being relatable and authentic. I will talk about my own experiences and at times will give advice, which can be taken or left!
My Vision
I understand what it’s like to face tough times and feel uncertain about what’s wrong, what to do, or where to find support. Reaching out for help can be overwhelming. That's where I come in. Mycounsellingg approach is focused on finding closure. Together, we will identify your concerns, complete an assessment, and discuss treatment goals. This process allows us to uncover life themes—such as situations, emotions, thoughts, or behaviors—that can be addressed using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). With ART, you can resolve your concerns in just 1 to 5 sessions, without needing to share anything you’re not comfortable discussing. You won’t have to recount painful stories unless you choose to. I believe in effective therapy that moves quickly, as I want to help you feel better as soon as possible. I also provide skill-basedcounsellingg if needed. I see you as an essential part of your care; you are the expert on yourself, and I value your input. If you are seeking accessible, effective, and stigma-freecounsellingg, look no further. I’m here to support you on your journey to healing!