Jacquie Herdman, Student Counselling Intern at Solasta Counselling in Calgary

Jacquie Herdman

Student Counselling Intern
Free Counselling
Accepting New Clients

Works with adults and older teens (16+) navigating stress, anxiety, workplace challenges and major life transitions, including career changes, becoming a parent, caring for aging parents and the changes of older adulthood. Free sessions.

FEE

Free

student intern sessions

INSURANCE

No cost

No insurance needed

WHERE

In person & online

NW Calgary · online anywhere in Alberta

LANGUAGES

English

HOURS

Mon - Wed

In person or online

About Jacquie

Hi, I’m Jacquie. I am a practicum student pursuing a Master of Counselling Psychology at City University’s Calgary campus. I am passionate about creating a warm, safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.

Before pivoting into a career in counselling, I spent 16 years as a Chartered Accountant and finance professional. Recognizing that the most meaningful aspects of my career were building strong relationships and supporting team members through challenging circumstances inspired me to pursue counselling to connect with and help others navigate difficult experiences and life transitions.

I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on trust, curiosity, and respect. You are the expert in your own life, and I strive to understand your lived experience within your own context. Together, we can explore the problems you are facing, identify your strengths, and use evidence-based approaches to support your goals and move toward your version of growth and healing.

I look forward to supporting clients navigating major life transitions such as becoming a parent, caring for aging parents, career shifts, and the changes associated with older adulthood, as well as stress, anxiety, and workplace challenges.

If you are looking for a genuine and approachable person to support you as you puzzle through life’s many challenges, I would be honoured to work with you.

Who I work with

AdultsTeens (16+)ProfessionalsNew ParentsCaregiversOlder Adults

Communities:

Working professionals and people changing careers, new parents, adults caring for aging parents, and older adults navigating changing roles.

What I can help with

Life TransitionsCareer ChangesCaring for Aging ParentsOlder Adult TransitionsPerinatal & Postpartum ›Workplace Stress ›Anxiety ›Grief & Loss ›

Also:

depression and low mood, grief and loss, burnout, family changes, identity and self-worth, and feeling stuck.

How I work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Building flexibility with difficult thoughts and feelings, and taking steps toward a life that reflects what matters to you.

Narrative therapy

Exploring the stories you tell about yourself and your life, and finding new ways forward that fit who you are.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Practical tools for noticing unhelpful thought patterns and managing stress, worry and workplace pressure.

Also:

Client-centred, strengths-based and collaborative.

A bit more about me

In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my husband, two kids, and the dog we “rescued” from Hawaii. You can often find us exploring the beautiful mountain landscapes of Alberta. I also enjoy running, biking, coaching youth sports, reading, cooking, gardening, and hanging out with friends.

Fees and insurance

Session fee: Free.
Jacquie is a Student Counselling Intern, so her sessions are free. No insurance is needed.

How to get started

Book a free 20-minute consultation to see if it feels like a good fit. If it does, book your first session online or by phone, in person or online.

Prefer to talk first? Call (587) 487-7015.

Credentials and training

REGISTRATION

Student Counselling Intern, practicing under the supervision of Solasta’s Registered Psychologists

EDUCATION

Master of Counselling Psychology (in progress), City University of Seattle, Calgary · Bachelor of Commerce, University of Calgary

EXPERIENCE

16 years as a Chartered Accountant (EY, Inter Pipeline) · Volunteer friendly visitor, Calgary Seniors Resource Society · Youth basketball coach · Volunteer, University of Calgary Rehabilitation and Fitness Program

KEY TRAINING

ASIST (2026) · Foundations in Contemporary Narrative Therapy (2026)

Questions about seeing Jacquie

Are sessions with Jacquie free?

Yes. Jacquie is a Student Counselling Intern, so her sessions are free and no insurance is needed. She practices under the supervision of Solasta’s Registered Psychologists.
Yes. After 16 years as a Chartered Accountant, Jacquie understands workplace pressure and career transitions, and supports clients with stress, burnout, changing roles and finding a direction that fits their values.
Yes. Jacquie works with adults caring for aging parents, and with older adults navigating the changes of later life, including shifting roles, identity and family changes.
Yes. Jacquie supports people adjusting to becoming a parent, including stress, changing identity and balancing new responsibilities.
Jacquie sees adults and older teens (16+) during the day, in person at our NW Calgary office or online anywhere in Alberta.

Not sure if Jacquie is the right fit?

A free 20-minute call is the easiest way to find out. There’s no commitment.
Profile last updated October 2026
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