Safe and Effective Therapy Right Where You Are !

Heal the pain ... Move towards clarity, passion and purpose 


Beautiful Pathways Counselling

Face-to-Face Sessions

If you feel more connected by meeting with me in person, I am happy to meet with you. You will meet with me in a warm, inviting and comfortable office environment where I will support you in your healing journey. I provide face-to-face sessions in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 

Online Sessions

Distance does not have to be a barrier to receiving effective therapy.Enjoy the convenience of video sessions where you can connect with me for a live session no matter where you are. No more having to wait in a therapist's office or rushing to make it in time for an appointment. You can receive therapy in the privacy and comfort of your own home. 

Telephone Sessions

If your preferred method is to talk on the phone rather than meet in person or via video, this is the therapy modality for you. Enjoy the flexibility, additional anonymity and convenience of telephone therapy no matter where you are.


Services 

Trauma, Complex Trauma and PTSD

Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing event that leaves one unable to cope, diminishing one's sense of self and their ability to feel and experience life as they did before. Emotional signs of trauma include sadness, anger, denial, fear and shame. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after someone has experienced trauma. Signs of PTSD include reliving the traumatic event, avoiding reminders of the traumatic event, feeling constantly on guard, insomnia and negative feelings and emotions among others. Complex trauma refers to repeated continuous trauma that continues over an extended period e.g.  ongoing childhood abuse. Several therapy approaches that have been found to be effective in healing trauma and PTSD. We will explore the approach that works best for you. There is no need to let trauma keep you stuck in pain and emotional distress.  

Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Adult Children of Narcissistic or Emotionally Immature Parenting 

Abuse is the mistreatment and deliberate harm of another person and can come in many forms. It can be physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial and can incorporate several other types of mistreatment and cruelty. Abuse in any form is extremely harmful and devastating for survivors. Narcissistic abuse is normally perpetrated by individuals that meet the diagnostic criteria for Cluster B Personality Disorders, which includes Narcissistic Personality Disorder. This type of abuse is characterized by high levels of coercion, manipulation, control, threats, intimidation and aggression as well as a lack of empathy or remorse on the part of the perpetrator.  Following abuse of this kind, it is common for survivors to suffer from symptoms that are indicative of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in addition to anxiety, depression and other conditions. I also work with Adult Children of Narcissistic or Emotionally Immature Parenting. If any of the above is applicable to you, therapy can help you heal and regain a sense of yourself again. It is time to focus on you !!  


Survivors of Childhood Adverse Experiences (ACES)

Adverse childhood experiences (ACES) are traumatic events that occur in childhood. They can include experiencing violence, abuse, neglect, witnessing violence in the home or community, having a family member attempt or die by suicide or having parents that were addicted to substances, were incarcerated or had mental health problems. They can be linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, substance misuse and other negative outcomes in adulthood if left untreated. Therapy can help adult survivors of childhood adversity develop coping skills and heal from these painful experiences. Do not let what happened to you as a child rob you of the ability to reach your fullest potential as an adult. 


I will also help you with   

Grief and Loss

Self-Sabotaging, Imposter Syndrome and Harsh Inner Critic
Anxiety
Life Crisis
Immigrant Adjustment , Workplace Trauma

Coping Skills 

No matter where you are, I am here for you. 

Please note: On-line therapy is not for those who are at risk of being a danger to themselves or others andthose who have severe psychological conditions. In such situations, please contact your National Suicide Prevention Hotline. The following link takes you to a list of suicide hotlines around the world:http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

 

About Joyce Musekiwa, Bsc, MBA, MACP, CCC

Welcome to Beautiful Pathways Counselling. A safe place where you are listened to and met just where you are in your stage of healing. A place where you are nurtured and supported as you heal your pain and trauma and move towards clarity, passion, purpose, meaning and joy. The fact that you are here means that you are ready to give  yourself permission to take your life in a positive direction. The first stage of healing begins with reaching out to seek help and support.

There is plenty of evidence to show that therapy not only helps improve symptoms that cause emotional distress but that in therapy one can develop tools and resources that continue to be useful for daily life and situations that occur long after therapy ends. There is also evidence to show that the most effective predictor of positive therapy outcomes is the client – therapist relationship.

I am passionate about standing with you as you take this courageous journey to reclaim your life. With the right support, therapeutic interventions and tools, you can leave behind pain, regret, shame, adversity and emotional distress and embrace healing, fulfillment and see the beauty in life once again.

I provide a warm, compassionate and respectful environment, where there is acceptance and no judgement. I go a step further by offering virtual counselling so that you can enjoy the convenience of e-counselling and telephone counselling within a safe and confidential protected platform. This enables you to access counselling services from the comfort of your home. No matter where you are, I am here for you. 

I have years of training in the area of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery. I am also a Certified Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (Ego State Therapy / Parts Work) practitioner as well as a trained EMDR therapist. I also have training in Hakomi Somatic Therapy. We do not just talk about the trauma- we address and process it !!



Testimonials

Testimonials

"I had many mental health and family issues when I came to see Joyce. It seemed like a tangled ball of yarn, seemingly complex and difficult. In a few sessions, Joyce was able to tease apart and dissect the seemingly complex problems with ease, in a confident, nurturing yet empowering way. she is instrumental in identifying underlying mental health conditions and providing the resources and knowledge to bring you to a better place. Any therapist can treat symptoms, the difference with Joyce is that she addresses the root cause of the problem providing a form of therapy that I couldn't find elsewhere."-E.M

"Joyce is an amazing listener. She has a remarkable ability to show how much she cares, and has really great tools that have helped me so much. My time spent with Joyce was time well spent."-A.T 

"Joyce helped me heal from Narcissistic abuse. I was able to identify what had happened to me, find the strength to heal and give myself permission to thrive, not just survive"- RM

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