Freedom Counselling Therapists
Vern Ward, M.A., B.A., R.C.C.
Vern Ward has had his counselling approach shaped by his background teaching at a University level. Through nearly a decade of teaching experience, Vern Ward has learned how to provide psychological concepts in a personal way that clients can clearly understand.
Vern is an expert at listening through the “noise” of clients’ lives and identifying the root issues at the heart of their problems. With simple, practical steps he helps clients devise a plan to help them take back control of their lives.
Areas of Specialty: couples in crisis • communication • addictions • anger management • anxiety/obsessions • sexuality
“Although connecting with clients is the most important part of therapy, I love helping them identify and change negative patterns of behavior using concrete, effective strategies.”
– Vern Ward
Dr. Calista Ward, M.D., M.A., B.A., R.C.C.
Dr. Calista Ward has a unique approach to counselling, as she holds dual degrees in medicine and psychology. Combining the latest psychological research and counselling practices with a medical understanding of the human body, she is able to bring a wholistic perspective to your situation.
Rejecting the notion that a clinical approach means cold and impersonal, Calista brings with her an unsurpassed appreciation for the human spirit. She delights in creating connection with her clients, participating in their hurts, fears, and failures on their path to freedom.
Areas of Specialty: • eating disorders • abuse recovery • children/teens • parenting • preventative medicine • women’s issues
“I am constantly amazed at the power of the human spirit to reach beyond what it thought possible in order to fly free. I am honoured to be a part of this process.”
– Calista Ward
Tilon Ward, M.A., B.A.
Tilon has been trained in Rogerian therapy and believes that each individual possesses within themselves the ability to grow, change, and heal. From this person-centered approach, he seeks to partner with his clients and work with them to achieve their goals. With this modality as his framework, Tilon also utilizes CBT, emotion-focused, and narrative modalities to better assist his clients.
He joins Freedom Counselling having completed his Bachelor of Psychology and Master of Counselling degrees. Tilon chose to pursue counselling because of a passion to work with others and see healing take place.
Areas of Specialty: youth • young adults • depression • anxiety • anger • stress • work and career • communication
“Each person has the innate ability to grow and change. I feel privileged to walk alongside others as they learn to accept this truth about themselves.”
– Tilon Ward