Jacqueline Gowans, Canadian Certified Counsellor
Jacqueline is a compassionate and experienced therapist who brings a deeply integrative, human-centred approach to healing and personal growth. With a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and over two decades of experience across mental health, coaching, wellness, and education, Jacqueline supports clients in reconnecting with themselves, building resilience, and creating meaningful change.
Jacqueline has worked extensively with individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, burnout, and recovery. Her professional background includes roles as a school therapist, addiction therapist, recovery coach, and counsellor supporting survivors of sexual trauma, as well as years of experience working with first responders, veterans, and high-performing professionals. She has also led mental health education and resiliency training for organizations and community groups.
Jacqueline believes therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering. Her goal is to help clients develop tools they can carry into everyday life—supporting not just symptom relief, but long-term wellbeing, clarity, and self-trust.
Book an initial consult below or send her an email at jacqueline@carbonpsychology.ca
Service Areas: AB, BC, SK, MB, NWT
Accepting New Clients In-Person & Online
More about Jacqueline
Jacqueline is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and integrates mindfulness techniques, and nervous-system regulation into her work when appropriate, helping clients move beyond insight alone and into embodied healing. Jacqueline’s work is grounded in evidence-based practices including Emotional Intelligence exploration and assessment (EQ-i 2.0), mindfulness-based approaches, cognitive behavioural Therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed care.
In addition to her CCC designation, Jacqueline is a Professional Certified Coach (ICF-PCC), certified yoga instructor, meditation coach, and former collegiate athlete. She brings a strengths-based, practical, and supportive style to her sessions—meeting clients where they are, while gently encouraging growth, self-compassion, and accountability.
Works With
Individuals
Couples
Family
Areas of Focus
Trauma
Life Transitions & Burnout
Relationship Issues
Anxiety & Depression
Addiction
Credentials
Emotional Intelligence Assessment (EQi-2.0)
Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor
Canadian Certified Counsellor and Professional Certified Coach
Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Calgary
Master of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University
Insurance Coverage
Insurance coverage by provider;
Alberta Blue Cross
Alberta School Employee
Canada Life | Great-West Life
CVAP | Crime Victim
Equitable Life of Canada
Green Shield Canada
iA Financial Group
Johnston Group
Manulife
Maximum Benefit
SunLife
Jacqueline works with adults who are carrying a lot—responsibility, stress, or the impact of past experiences—and are looking for support that feels steady, thoughtful, and practical. She offers trauma-informed, collaborative counselling focused on understanding patterns, regulating emotions, and reconnecting with a sense of self.