Meet Our Founder Maddy Battisti

Hi, I’m Maddy, a compassionate and collaborative therapist who supports individuals and couples as they navigate life’s most personal challenges. Whether you’re facing relationship struggles, battling anxiety or depression, or searching for a deeper sense of self, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be fully seen and heard. I believe that healing happens in connection with ourselves, our loved ones, and our stories. My approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey.

Approach to Counselling

Maddy uses a person-centred narrative approach in her work with clients. Maddy commits to meeting clients wherever their journey begins and strives to create a comfortable welcoming space for all. When working with Maddy you can expect to feel reassured, heard, and above all safe. She believes in the power of change through harnessing the unique abilities of all her clients, and developing new skills in order for them to experience their full potential.

Education Training and Certifications

Yorkville University

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with Honours

University of British Columbia

BA in Psychology

Counselling Children and Adolescents

Udemy Instructor Elmira Strangreé

Skillfully Responding to Distress

Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of British Columbia

Being Trauma Aware

Calgary and Area Child Advocacy Centre

ASSIST

Applied suicide skills intervention training

PESI Continuing Education

IFS Immersion

San’ Yas

Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program