A Calgary Based Behaviorally-Focused Counseling Practice
Therapy is about finding the support to enact effective change in our lives. We can’t always change the things outside of us, but we can always change the things within us. Broken Gold Counseling is focused on helping clients learn the tools and skills they need to bring about effective behavior in themselves, their coping, communication, and in the ways they relate to themselves and the environment.
Hello, I'm Audra Potter
The founder of Broken Gold Counseling. With a deep passion for mental health and years of experience in clinical social work, I created Broken Gold as a space where individuals could find compassionate, personalized support on their mental wellness journey. Here, we believe that healing happens through a genuine, collaborative partnership, and our approach is rooted in both evidence-based methods and empathy.
Our Services
A wide variety of therapy services all designed with your wellbeing in mind
Individual & Couples Counseling
In-person and virtual individual counseling for adolescents and adults, and couples counseling
Social Work Supervision
Supervision for BSW & MSW students completing their requirements for registration.
Groups, Online Courses & Workshops
Virtual DBT Skills Groups, online courses, and single-session workshops.
Our Approach
The foundation of our practice is based on evidence-based forms of psychotherapy found in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). However, we pull heavily from strengths-based and narrative influences. We also focus on trauma work through the use of accelerated resolution therapy (ART).
Our Therapy Styles
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A goal-oriented therapy that helps individuals recognize and change negative thought patterns to improve emotions and behaviors.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
A therapy focused on managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and fostering acceptance and positive change.
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
A rapid, trauma-focused therapy that helps reframe distressing memories without needing to verbally recount painful events.
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy
A research-based approach for couples to strengthen communication, resolve conflict, and deepen emotional connection.