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About

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Mission

The mission of Clay Counselling is to provide integrated, somatic, holistic, and evidence-based therapy that supports emotional wellbeing and personal growth.

Rooted in the understanding that—like clay—we are continuously shaped by the seasons and experiences of our lives, our work honours the innate intelligence and interconnection of body, heart, mind, and spirit. We aim to foster safety, self-awareness, and resilience, supporting clients to reclaim their wholeness and remember what is possible.

About Amy

Amy Thiessen, MACP, CCC (#11262322), SEP, PCC

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My work is grounded in the understanding that there is an innate intelligence that lives within each of us. Remembering and cultivating this intelligence is a holistic process—one that honours the interconnection of mind, body, and spirit.

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My integrative approach is developed in collaboration with you—shaped by your unique needs, personality, and ways of learning. Drawing from humanistic, cognitive, somatic, and mindfulness-based modalities, I support you in reconnecting to your inherent wholeness and capacity for choice.

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I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary—a foundation that supports both depth and practicality in my work. I completed my practicum under the supervision of a clinical psychologist with Antioch Community Therapy Services in California and am a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner (SEP).

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For nearly two decades, I have taught and facilitated in the yoga and wellness fields, guiding thousands in movement, meditation, philosophy, and teacher training. In addition, I have worked in music and voice for over 15 years—performing, recording, and teaching internationally. These experiences deeply inform my ability to support creatives, artists, and professionals in navigating authenticity, expression, and the integration of body, voice, and self.

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My approach is versatile and responsive, attuning to what best supports your growth in each moment—whether that means steady grounding, emotional processing, practical tools, gentle challenge, or deeper reflection. My intention is always to meet you where you are, with warmth, honesty, and respect for the wisdom that already lives within you.

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Background

Formal Education

  • Masters of Arts in Clinical  of Clinical from Antioch University

  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner 

  • Bachelor of Commerce from University of Calgary

Experience

  • Extensive experience working in personal and professional interpersonal communication

  • 20 years working in mind-body based fields.

  • 18 years working in voice & self expression.

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