Meet Pat - Practicum Therapist in Leduc, Alberta
Pat Desnoyers
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP - in progress)
Works with Individuals (15+ years)
In-Person Leduc and Nisku, Alberta
Virtual Across Canada
If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, spinning your wheels, or just trying to hold it all together - Pat wants you to know you don’t have to do this alone.
Pat is a Master’s practicum student offering counselling in Nisku and Leduc, Alberta, where she creates a safe, compassionate space for people to show up exactly as they are. With warmth and curiosity, she helps you explore your experiences without judgment, uncover meaningful next steps, and reconnect with your most grounded, authentic self.
Pat sees healing as something we do in connection—with ourselves, with others, and with the natural world around us. Her nature-informed, collaborative style helps clients feel supported, understood, and empowered as they navigate life’s twists and turns.
Experience and Approach
Pat brings both training and lived wisdom to her work. She has supported people from diverse cultures, abilities, ages, and backgrounds, and she understands that no two healing journeys are alike.
With a background in expressive arts, community building, body–spirit integration, mentorship, and nature connection, she brings a holistic lens to therapy.
Pat has a special interest in:
Grief and complicated loss
Trauma and recovery
Depression, stress, and burnout
Spiritual growth and exploration
With specific training and experience in assisting individuals with spiritual growth and exploration, Pat brings a trauma-informed and spiritually sensitive lens when supporting individuals who have experienced spiritual and/or religious trauma, helping them to navigate their experience, redefine meaning and begin to heal.
Her work is always trauma-informed and spiritually sensitive, grounded in compassion and respect for each person’s story.
Pat draws on a variety of therapy approaches, depending on your needs and preferences, including:
Client-Centered Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Attachment-Based Approaches
Nature-Informed Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy
Mind–Body Practices
Pat offers counselling for individuals seeking support with:
Relationships and communication
Anxiety and stress
Emotional well-being
Depression
Burnout and overwhelm
Trauma and recovery
Grief, loss, and complicated grief
Personal growth and self-understanding
Life transitions and change
Spiritual exploration
Religious or spiritual trauma
Mind–body connection
Outside the Office
WOULD RATHER BE: Outdoors
SUNDAY VIBE: Long walks in nature
DESK AESTHETIC: Always include a plant
Counselling in Leduc, Alberta
Whether you’re grieving, recovering from trauma, searching for clarity, or simply longing to feel more grounded, Pat offers counselling in Leduc, Alberta with warmth, gentleness, and encouragement.
✨ Your story matters here.
If you’re ready for a space where you can breathe, feel understood, and begin to heal, Pat offers a free 20-minute consultation to see if working together feels right for you.
