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I’m Holeigh Urquhart, the founder of Sip & Psych, and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. I’ve been working in mental health for over 10 years and absolutely adore what I do. I practice from a strength-based approach with a focus on customizing techniques that best work for you.
When we work together I want you to feel heard, safe, and supported in an open judgment-free environment. I can promise you will be met with warmth, empathy, and acceptance from an inclusive-focused practitioner.
Communities we might have in common: queer cis-woman, non-monogamous, neurodivergent, chronic pain/invisible disability.
And yes, I absolutely adore coffee!
Specialties
Anxiety & Depression
Body Acceptance & Neutrality
Grief and Loss
Life Transitions
Relationship Concerns
Sex Therapy
Client Populations
2SLGBTQIA+ Community
Youth, Adolescents, and Adults
Monogamous & Non-Monogamous Relationships
Sex Positive - Kink, Fetish, & BDSM
Fun Facts
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My first job was at a cafe at age 13. I’ve worked at 3 other cafes since then and loved being a barista.
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I enjoy a simple coffee misto with oat milk
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I’ve attended multiple cooking classes including courses in Thailand and India. My favorite way to connect with my friends & family is over food. And the most likely place you’ll find me on the weekend is checking out a new brunch spot or a patio with a cold drink in hand.
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I’ve had many cats growing up and currently have two - Jack & Finn. You’ll likely see them pop up if we do virtual sessions. If you follow my instagram you’re likely to see their little furry faces there as well.
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Pineapple, pepperoni, & hot peppers - yes I do believe pineapple belongs on pizza
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Falling! An accident in my early teens left me with an arthritic left ankle so I’m scared to hurt anything else. (Also, if you see me walking a bit ‘off’ this is likely why).
“What I would have done to have heard a story like mine… not for money or power. But to feel less alone. I believe we could paint a better world if we learned how to see it from all perspectives, as many perspectives as we possibly could. Diversity is strength.”
— Hannah Gadsby; from Iris Gottlieb’s book Seeing Gender
Credentials
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology
University of Lethbridge
Masters of Counselling Psychology
Graduate Centre for Applied Psychology AU
Professional Association Memberships
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Membership # 10004774
Skipping Stone Foundation: Trans Affirming Network Member
Since August 2021
Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health
Since August 2018
Professional Development
ASPSH Canadian Conference on Sexual Health June 2024
Relational Life Couples Therapy - Terry Real July 2023
Trauma Treatment Certification - Janina Fisher April 2023
Brene Brown’s Daring Way Workshop June 2022
ADHD & Executive Functioning: For Children & Youth April 2022
Talking with Children & Teens with Diverse Abilities about Healthy Sexual Relationships January 2022
Intersex Human Rights Protections & Violations in Canada hosted by Dr. M. Holmes 2021
Fostering Queer & Trans Inclusive Environments hosted by Dr. Kimberle Crenshaw 2021
Grounding Trauma Conference with Dr. Kristin Neff 2019
Brief Narrative Practices for Single Session Therapy hosted by Windz Institute 2019
13th Biennial Western Canadian Conference on Sexual Health hosted by Alberta Society for the Promotion of Sexual Health 2018