Birdsong Therapy
Welcome to Birdsong Therapy! I’m glad you are here.
I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master of Counselling and an Honours Bachelor of Music, focusing on opera. I am also an avid bird-watcher, hence the name Birdsong Therapy!
I was a young child when I first experienced symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). As such, I know what it is like to be a kid, teen, and adult struggling with distressing, isolating thoughts and feelings. My lived experience has informed my clinical interest and training in the ways that anxiety, OCD, and trauma can show up in ourselves and our relationships throughout the lifespan.
I am dedicated to providing you with various options in therapy; if you are someone who may benefit from a more structured approach in managing things like anxiety and OCD, I draw from cognitive behavioral therapies, including exposure and response prevention (ERP) and dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT). If you are curious about making meaning out of your unique life experiences, I find that expressive arts techniques, polyvagal informed approaches, and narrative therapy can be beneficial modalities for this exploration of our nervous systems, our spirits, and our stories.
In my work with children, I am dedicated to helping each kiddo develop their unique voice, and to nurture the belief in themselves that the world needs to hear what they have to say. In my work with teens and adults, I am committed to providing an open, non-judgemental place for you to explore ways of coping that may have developed to survive the hardest parts of your life; I hope to offer support in finding ways to move through your life in ways that are aligned with your values, and that enable you to access joy and peace. Throughout the process of therapy, I am deeply honoured to witness people of all ages offering themselves more compassion, respect, and understanding.
It is clear that we are navigating challenging times as a society. In the face of this, I believe that celebrating diversity is more important than ever, and I recognize the decision to engage in therapy as a radical act of resistance against systems of oppression. I am dedicated to meeting you where you are, and collaborating on solutions that fit into your own life. You are the expert of your story!
I accept couples, families, and individuals ages 6 and above seeking support in areas including, but not limited to OCD, anxiety, trauma, and substance use concerns.
If my approach resonates with you, please feel free to book a free 45-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit!
Contact Info
Email: amyduckett@birdsongtherapyyyc.com
Phone: 403-479-8154
Website: coming soon!
Instagram: @birdsongtherapy_yyc
Availability:
Mondays & Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm (In-person and Virtual)
Thursdays: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (Virtual only)
Friday: 12:00 - 4:00pm (Virtual only)
Areas of Practice:
Teens, Adults (18+); Individual, Couples, Families
Therapy
Addiction, Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, Depression, Sex & Sexuality, Trans-affirming, Self-esteem
Personal Interests:
I love birdwatching, playing Magic the Gathering with my partner, and cross stitching while watching a show to wind down for the night. I also enjoy singing opera arias and art songs simply for the joy of it! My favourite way to start my day is by cuddling with my cat Hannah while reading a novel and drinking tea.
