Heal from the past & build what life never taught
Adrie-Anne Gamble Clinical Counsellor & EMDR Therapist
Helping Adults Heal from Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, Emotional Neglect, Family Scapegoating & Anxiety/OCD
Therapy That Goes Beyond Talking
If you're struggling, I want you to know there is hope.
One of the things I often tell people is:
Your struggles make sense when we understand the story behind them.
Many of the people I work with come feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. Some have spent years trying to understand why they keep reacting in ways they can't explain. Others have become so used to carrying everyone else's needs that they've lost touch with their own.
You may find yourself constantly overthinking, questioning your decisions, walking on eggshells, or feeling like you're never quite enough no matter how hard you try. You may feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, burdened by shame, or simply know that something isn't right even if you can't explain why.
Whatever has brought you here, I'm glad you've found your way here.
Many, not all, of the challenges people face have their roots in earlier relationships where they didn't consistently feel emotionally safe, understood, valued, or supported. When our emotional needs go unmet, our minds and nervous systems adapt to help us survive. Those adaptations often continue long after they are no longer needed.
I work with adults (18+) experiencing:
- PTSD & Complex PTSD
- Emotional Neglect
- Narcissistic Abuse & Family Scapegoating
- Complex Relationship Patterns
- Anxiety & OCD
You may recognize yourself in some of these experiences:
- Anxiety and chronic overthinking
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Feeling stuck, lost, or unsure of yourself
- Difficulty trusting your thoughts, feelings, or decisions
- Constantly putting others' needs before your own
- Feeling guilty when setting healthy boundaries
- Feeling responsible for other people's emotions
- Repeating painful or confusing relationship patterns
- Living in a constant state of tension or waiting for something to go wrong
- Shame, self-doubt, or a harsh inner critic
- Feeling disconnected from yourself and what you truly need
- Emotional overwhelm, exhaustion, or burnout
- Knowing something needs to change but not knowing where to begin
Therapy That Goes Beyond Talking
If we decide to work together, you don't have to come with the right words or know exactly where to start.
We'll begin by slowing things down.
Together, we'll make sense of what you've been carrying, explore what has happened to you, understand how those experiences continue to shape your life today, and begin connecting pieces that may never have made sense before. As your story becomes clearer, many people notice that confusion, self-blame, and shame begin to lessen.
And from insight, we can continue into the deeper healing process where real change happens.
Trauma and overwhelming life experiences don't only affect your thoughts. They shape your emotions, your body, your nervous system, your relationships, and your sense of safety in the world.
How Sessions Work
That's why our sessions go beyond simply talking about your experiences.
As we work together, I'll be paying close attention to what is happening in the room—not only the stories you're sharing, but also what is happening within you in real time.
We'll notice what you're thinking.
We'll notice what you're feeling.
We'll notice what your body is communicating.
We'll notice how your nervous system responds.
Often, the same patterns that create distress in everyday life naturally begin to emerge during therapy. Anxiety may rise. Shame may appear. Your inner critic may become louder. You may notice yourself shutting down, becoming overwhelmed, people-pleasing, disconnecting, or feeling the urge to pull away.
Rather than only talking about those experiences, we'll gently work with them together as they happen.
I'll help you stay connected to what you're experiencing in ways that feel safe and manageable, so that instead of automatically falling back into old survival patterns, your mind, body, and nervous system have the opportunity to experience something new.
These moments often become powerful opportunities for healing.
What Begins to Change
Over time, new experiences of safety, compassion, connection, and emotional regulation can begin to reshape old patterns. Instead of only understanding your reactions, you may begin to experience yourself differently in real time.
Along the way, we’ll work to strengthen areas that may not have been fully developed earlier in life and support you in bringing these changes into your day-to-day life.
Above all, I want therapy to feel like a place where every part of you, even the anxious, overwhelmed, ashamed, or protective parts is met with curiosity, compassion, and care.
My hope is not that you only understand your past, but that emotional wounds begin to heal, old survival patterns gradually loosen their grip, and you become more grounded, connected, and free to live in ways that feel true to who you are.
If including faith is important to you, I also offer counselling from an accepting Christian perspective.
Finding the Right Therapist Matters
Therapy works best when there is trust, genuine connection, and a sense of safety.
That’s why I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation. It’s an opportunity for us to meet, talk about what you’re hoping for, answer any questions you may have, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
Important Information
All sessions are offered online.
I do not provide formal diagnoses. Instead, our work focuses on understanding your experiences, patterns, and emotional responses in a collaborative and supportive therapeutic process.
I am unable to provide legal advice, court reports, or third-party reports.
I do not provide crisis services. If you are in immediate danger, experiencing active suicidal crisis, or if a child is at immediate risk, please contact emergency services or a local crisis line right away.
I do not offer couples or family therapy, the support I offer is for adults (18+) in individual therapy.
Free 15-Minute Intro Call with Adrie-Anne
Online Therapy Across Saskatchewan
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 08:30 a.m. – 02:00 p.m. | |
Wed | 08:30 a.m. – 02:00 p.m. | |
Thu | 08:30 a.m. – 02:00 p.m. | |
Fri | 08:30 a.m. – 02:00 p.m. | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
