Dr. Wallace Dudley

It is not uncommon that people will encounter unplanned or unwanted life circumstances that become overwhelming. Often, this happens suddenly, but sometimes through a gradual build up. This can result in a sense of unraveling, disappointment, sadness, or of crushing fears. The causes of this are personal, but often develop out of accidents, injury, trauma, losses, bullying, harassment, loneliness, and so on. I assist my clients to help bring a sense of stability and perspective to these situations, and to assist with healing and recovery. My typical clients tend to be adults, or near adults, who can benefit from a safe place to work through the challenges they face.

I have learned that not all people benefit from the same therapeutic approaches. I tend to begin therapy by fully listening, and trying to hear not only what are/were the circumstances causing the difficulties, but also to understand the full impact. This provides a basis of understanding about what is needed, and informs decisions made together about how to help. I often work from a cognitive behavioural perspective, and am trained in a variety of modalities in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and depression.

I was trained at the masters and doctoral levels at the California School of Professional Psychology, with completion and first registration in the late 1990’s. I have been practicing in Alberta since 2005, and previously in BC. I have worked in the practice of rehabilitation psychology, and disability psychology. I have also worked consistently in private practice over the years and have worked in a variety of settings with youths and adults.