VIVID Psychology & Wellness

Kensington bios

Our Promise: We believe in unconditional positive regard for our clients and community and are committed to operating and practicing through a lens of non-judgment and acceptance. We will operate ethically and consciously in all areas of our work. We will seek awareness, reflection, and feedback in our programs and service offerings.
We will collaborate and connect to ensure that our space is client driven, ethically minded, and leaves our clients and communities better off. We are committed to guiding you towards the tools needed for change in whatever meaningful way our clients and communities need for true growth and healing.

 

Angie Ratcliff

Canadian Certified Counsellor and Counselling Therapist

I am accepting new clients across Canada (couples, families, and individuals age 12+).

“Hope is the desire for something to happen or be true. It may be hope (and courage) that brought you here. I believe we all have the power and innate wisdom to grow and change, and I am humbled by the courage it takes for clients to create the lives they hope for.

I am grateful for my own journey through life transitions—marriage, parenting, divorce, and starting over in middle age to create the life I hoped for.

My approach focuses on creating a non-judgmental, safe space where you can explore your story and life experiences with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you connect with yourself, understand your feelings, align with the values that guide your choices, and embrace new challenges so you can lead your life with confidence and belonging. Together, we’ll identify patterns, get you “unstuck,” develop effective coping skills, and build on your strengths.

I use a holistic, client-centered approach grounded in research. As a trauma-informed therapist, I offer interventions to help identify and process trauma. I also believe that a therapist’s office can be a place for humor, laughter, or stillness. All emotions are welcome here. 

I am humbled to share this space with you and support you in creating the meaningful life you deserve.”

Angie is a CCC and Counselling Therapist with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. She is a former Special Education teacher with an Education degree from the University of Alberta.

Angie keeps a life rich with her adult children, fur babies, sports/movement, friends/family, nature, music, podcasts, courses, any opportunity for laughter and adventure, travel, and to learn/try something new. 

Additional Courses and Trainings:

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)  Level one (2024)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level one (2024-present)

  • Integrative Sex and Couples Certification (2024)

  • The Gottman Method Level one  (2023)

  • Advanced Psychedelic Integration Therapy (2023)

  • The Ultimate Grief Treatment Toolbox (2022)

  • Kristen Neff Self Compassion (2019)

My main areas of focus are:

  • Individuals (age 13+) and couples

  • Relationships (intimate, family, friendship etc.)

  • Life Transitions

  • Burnout

  • Parenting

  • Divorce/Separation

  • Grief

  • Shame

  • Self-worth/self-esteem

  • Patterns

  • Trauma

  • Women’s Health

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Lori ClausonVivid Psychology & Wellness, KensingtonAngie Ratcliff