Intensive Counselling
Intensive Therapy
Intensive Therapy Retreats in Strathmore, AB – Personalized Counselling & Psychology Treatment
Are you seeking a transformative intensive therapy retreat near Calgary, Alberta, or surrounding areas? I offer intensive, retreat-style counselling or trauma therapy designed to provide fast, focused healing for new and existing clients.
Intensive therapy is tailored to you and your needs. After an initial 90 minute intake and goal setting session, I develop a personal program for you for the duration of your intensive.
You will go home with an at home program to follow to continue your growth at home.
Intensive Counselling & Treatment Options for Comprehensive Healing
Whether you’re managing life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, my EMDR therapy intensives are designed to provide in-depth support and healing in a concentrated format. These personalized therapy retreats may include a range of therapeutic modalities such as EMDR processing, art therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), sand tray and more. After our initial intake and goal setting session, a personalized program is developed for the duration of your intensive.
To enhance your experience, we are also offer optional, additional alternative medicine treatments such as sound healing, reiki, energy healing, frequency therapy or massage as part of your therapy intensive. Intensives can support both mind and body in achieving lasting wellness.
Intensive Therapy Available in Strathmore, AB only 30 minutes from Calgary
My intensive therapy program is primarily available in Strathmore, Alberta, only 30 minutes from Calgary. This is an outpatient counselling program designed to provide a deeper, more immersive therapeutic experience across 1-3 days.
Contact Us for Personalized Intensive Therapy
Ready to take the next step in your healing journey? Reach out to discuss your specific needs for intensive therapy. We’ll work with you to tailor a plan that supports your personal growth and mental wellness.
Email Rachel at rachel@healingandwholeness.ca to learn more about our intensive therapy programs and schedule your personalized discovery call.
Now Booking:
Next 1 day intensive available:
November 18th, 2026
Next 2 day intensives available:
November 25th and 26th, 2026
January 13th and 14th, 2027
Next 3 day intensive available:
January 25th, 26 and 27th, 2027
Who Are Intensives Good For?
Intensive therapy is exactly as it sounds- intensive. This type of approach to therapy is best for clients who are ready to take a deep dive into their history or areas of challenge, have basic skills in regulating their emotions, and are not acutely suicidal.
Participants should be relatively stable in their day to day life and not currently experiencing a mental health crisis.
Approaches utilized include mindfulness based skill development, art based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, sand tray work as well as trauma focused Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing- EMDR. Participants should be comfortable using a variety of approaches and taking a deep dive into their healing.
Intensive Packages
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One Day Intensive
Includes:
90 Minute Intake & Goal Setting Session (online or in person)
Personally designed treatment plan and program, including advance preparation
4 Hours of specialized therapy
Lunch included
Client workbook/program to continue your progress at home
Special gift
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Two Day Intensive
Includes:
90 Minute Intake & Goal Setting Session (online or in person)
Personally designed treatment plan and program, including advance preparation
8 Hours of highly specialized therapy spread across 2 days
Two lunches
Client workbook/program to continue your progress at home
Special gift
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Three Day Intensive
Includes:
90 Minute Intake & Goal Setting Session (online or in person)
Personally designed treatment plan and program, including advance preparation
12 Hours of highly specialized counselling spread across 3 days
Three lunches
Client workbook/program to continue your progress at home
Special gift
FAQs
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Your first step is to schedule a free discovery call using one of the link on this page or by emailing rachel@healingandwholeness.ca
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A 50% deposit must be paid to confirm and book your intensive. The remaining balance is due 1 week prior to your intensive.
We accept e-transfer, cash, and cheque. Credit cards are accepted on request however incur a 2.4% processing charge.
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Intensives can be rescheduled up to 14 days prior to the start of the intensive. No rescheduling is offered within 14 days of the service. Intensives that are cancelled more than 14 days prior to the event will be refunded the deposit. Intensives require a large commitment of my time before you come: treatment planning, building your program, and interpreting assessment results. As a result, cancellations received less than 14 days but more than 7 days before your intensive begins will be refunded 50% of the deposit. Cancellations less than 7 days: no refund is available.
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Direct billing is not available, however, a receipt will be provided for you to submit directly to your insurance. All plans vary. Please contact your insurance company to verify your coverage.
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Only individual intensives are offered at this time.
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Alternative health treatment are not included in intensive pricing, but can be optionally added on. Services include massage, Reiki, Frequency Healing and Sound Healing.
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Intensive therapy is an outpatient service, and no accommodations are provided. There is a unique, boutique style rural property offering a discount to intensive participants as well as several hotels in Strathmore. Contact to learn more.
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I do not offer weekend or evening intensives. Intensive therapy is a large commitment that requires participants to fully immerse themselves in the process. It is advisable to clear 1-2 days on either side of your intensive experience.
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During your initial intake appointment, we will identify strategies for you to practice before your intensive begins. It is advisable to clear your calendar for 1-2 days on either side of your intensive to ensure you can fully process and integrate your experiences.