--- title: "About" entity: "page" canonical_url: "https://www.icarecounselling.ca/about" markdown_url: "https://www.icarecounselling.ca/llms/page/about" lastmod: "2026-07-16T18:35:45.059Z" --- # I'M HERE TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE YOU I'M A COUNSELLOR WHO WILL WORK WITH YOU TO HELP YOU GET ON A PATH TOWARDS HEALING AND WHOLENESS - FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR LIFE ## I'm Vince Urquhart B.A. (Religion), M (Divinity) M.A. (Counselling) - Registered Psychotherapist I understand the emotional and physical turmoil of anxiety, pain and suffering both as a therapist and through my own personal experiences. Having graduated with my Bachelor of Religion from Taylor University in Edmonton, Alberta I went on to complete my Clinical Pastoral Education I (Chaplaincy Program) at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary, AB in 2003. Since then I have graduated with both a Master of Divinity from the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in Cochrane, Alberta and a Master of Arts in Counselling from Providence Theological Seminary in Otterburne, Manitoba. I have 20+ years of experience in pastoral counselling and ministry, spiritual coaching, pre-marital and marriage counselling. I am a licensed therapist specializing in anxiety disorders, relationship turmoil, marriage, pre-marriage, depression, grief and life transitions. I practice a faith-based spiritual approach to counselling, integrating faith with the science of psychology in each therapy session. I am certified in Transactional Analysis (TA), Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 & 2, ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and is a Certified Professional Counsellor (CPC) with PACCP - Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I am also a member of The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA) and the past president of Insight Counselling Centre - a non-profit organization to help those who are financially unable to afford counselling in Calgary, Alberta. ## A Personal Approach to Counselling I have tenaciously pursued living a life free from fear and anxiety. I have experienced both fear and trauma at a young age and through perseverance, seeking wholeness, and an active relationship with my Creator, I have experienced freedom from anxiety, debilitating fear and worry. The joy and pain of life connect me to my clients, and I relate to each of them authentically through self-disclosure and transparency. I am highly empathetic towards those who suffer from debilitating anxiety, inner turmoil, phobias, fears, worries, pain, judgments and broken relationships. Living fear-free, I am able to assist others in order to help them gain a new perspective on life and write a new chapter which I believe will produce relief from physical, emotional and psychological pain. I listen compassionately as I seek the best possible treatment path and goals for my clients. My goal is to seek healing, wholeness and freedom for every client. Foundational to my counselling practise are love, hope, redemption, reconciliation, courage, growth, empowerment, faith, honesty and care. I love seeing lives transformed and people walking in freedom! I employ a number of counselling modalities in working with clients. Some of these include a Christo-Centric approach to change, an Adlerian Theory of Process, an Existential Theory of Process, Psychoanalytic Theory of Process and a Person-Centered Theory of Process. ## Frequently Asked Questions Learn How It All Works! ### WHAT IS A COUNSELLING THERAPIST? Counsellors or Therapists are trained professional mental health providers. They are educated in a number of different techniques and modalities to help their clients achieve a healthy mental lifestyle. They are governed by a code of ethics and conduct and are licensed with a professional governing body in their province. ### WHERE ARE THE APPOINTMENTS? Appointments will be conducted over my private Jane.com site. A PIPPDA compliant site to make sure you privacy is taken seriously. This private video service is based in (MST time zone) or Mountain Standard Time for your private scheduled session. If you are local to Calgary Alberta we offer in office visits @ 3343 49th Street SW (lower level). ### HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT? You can book your appointment through our [online booking page](https://icarecounselling.janeapp.com/#/clinical-counselling) or you can get in touch by phone 1-403-803-9604, which ever method you prefer. ### DO I HAVE TO BE REFERRED BY MY DOCTOR (MD)? No, although we often see patients that are referred by their MD, counselling can assess and help you without a referral by your doctor. ## It's so easy to doubt if you're ready for this process. But, don't' be intimidated, I'm here to help you. #### Reach out to me today to discuss your future health #### goals and together, let's find the right fit for you. BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION