Biography

Katayoun has been working in Life Management and Counselling for over 18 years. She has a Masters in Economics, certification in Family and Employment counseling and in Gestalt therapy in BC.

Katayoun has worked for a number of social services agencies in a variety of positions. She has worked as a program coordinator for The People's Law School and SUCCESS, and Calgary's Centre for New Comers. She has experienced working with groups, individuals, couples, and families.

As an Employment Counselor, Katayoun worked with new immigrant professionals, and assisted these clients in finding professions which suited their experience and education.

One of Katayoun's greatest passions is her family and their well-being. She is married with three children. It is within these relationships where she claims she has experienced the greatest personal growth. She also enjoys sculpting, hiking, exercising, reading, writing and socializing with people.

It is through her own personal experiences of adversity and the challenges of juggling self-care, family, work, friends and interests that has inspired her to support others in defining and working towards their goals and living to their full potential, both individually and interpersonally.

Treatment Philosophy

It is my goal and responsibility as a counselor to provide a safe and supportive environment, where individual, couple, and families feel that they can express their concerns and work towards great mental and emotional health. I define my role as a counselor- as a collaborator in the process of change and of growth. My counseling approach is primarily based on focused therapy and mindfulness.