Nancy Buttinger, M.C., Registered Psychologist #1167

Nancy is currently accepting new couples clients. If you are looking for individual counselling, please take a look at the available counsellors here.

Change can be difficult. I’m here to be attentive to your journey.

The change that is needed might be in your environment – to find and build a community of support. It may also mean a renewed perspective to view the challenge in another way, or perhaps and opportunity to learn from others and yourself.

Varied life experiences shape each of us and provide perspective on our understanding of the world and the web of relationship we develop. I think the search for meaning and purpose is a continuous journey.

I will work alongside you. Together we can create a space of safety where you can ask questions and explore your world.

My Approach

Existential-humanistic therapy is my theoretical home. I draw support from mindful and self-compassion strategies; Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) and Cognitive-Behavioural (CBT) therapies. My approach is person-centred, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I am interested in hearing the cultural shaping of one’s story and how these developed constructs can play a role in a person’s experience.

Professional Background

I am a Registered Psychologist in good standing with the Saskatchewan College of Psychologists. I have been practicing in the area of counselling psychology with couples, adults, teens, and children (10 yrs +) in private practice since 2021.

As a registered provider with Veteran Affairs, I extend my assistance to people in this area of service. I have been a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for over two decades. Before becoming a psychologist, I was providing mental health support for members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

My counselling practice has been focused on the following areas:

• anxiety
• depression
• trauma and resiliency
• grief and loss, death and dying
• health issues
• couple counselling, marriage preparation and enrichment
• CAF and Veteran services
• military life
• spirituality
• LGBTQ2S+

Professional Affiliations

Membership:
Canadian Association for Spiritual Care
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Canadian Psychological Association
Psychology Association of Saskatchewan
Veteran Canadian Armed Forces

Additional Certifications:
Certified Spiritual Care Practitioner
Canadian Certified Counsellor

Recent Training & Professional Development

Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Cognitive Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Managing Problematic Anger
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – Immersion Course
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 & Level 2
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy training for couples therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy training for couples therapy
Telepsychology Best Practices 101: Clinical Evaluation and Care (APA) online course
Trauma-Informed care in the workplace
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder self-management course
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)