About Holos Psychological Services
Understanding our holistic approach to psychological healing and wholeness
Healing
Healing is not just about reducing symptoms - it's about restoring connection, meaning, and balance in one's life. True healing involves understanding the deeper roots of emotional pain, recognizing patterns, and fostering self-awareness and growth.
Integration
We believe in the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. Our evidence-based approaches recognize that psychological well-being cannot be separated from physical health, emotional awareness, and spiritual fulfillment.
Wholeness
Healing is not just about reducing symptoms - it's about restoring connection, meaning, and balance in one's life. True healing involves understanding the deeper roots of emotional pain, recognizing patterns, and fostering self-awareness and growth.
Thriving
At Holos Psychological Services, we support individuals and families to move from surviving to thriving, helping you reclaim your sense of agency, purpose, and inner peace. Our goal is not just symptom relief but lasting transformation.
Meet Your Therapists
Hi there! I'm a Registered Provisional Psychologist offering in-person therapy and formal assessments in downtown Calgary, with virtual services available across Alberta and Nova Scotia for adults 18 and over. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy—all evidence-based methods I've found genuinely help people move forward. Before becoming a psychologist, I spent nearly 30 years working with animals in almost every capacity except medically, and 20 years in aviation (this puts me in my 50s, for those who are looking for someone who's been around the sun a few times!). Those careers shaped who I am today and give me a real understanding of the unique pressures faced by vet med and aviation professionals. I also work extensively with adults navigating a late ADHD or Autism diagnosis—something I know can be both clarifying and overwhelming. It was only through my own journey in therapy and many prior misdiagnoses that I was able to work myself through the overwhelm. And yes, I still go to therapy because I believe that to be a good therapist, you have to have a good therapist! As someone who was adopted as an infant, I have a personal connection to the complexities of family-of-origin work. It's an honour to support fellow adult adoptees, whether you're processing your story, searching for biological relatives, or navigating reunion. I am also a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and I'm passionate about walking alongside people through loss, grief, and end-of-life transitions. I love to laugh, swear like a sailor, and value engagement in the therapeutic process! Therapy does not have to be dreadful and dull...we can go for a walk, draw, move to music, and so many other things! Therapy does not have to look like sitting on a couch talking about the same things over and over. My style is action-oriented and strengths-based so you can experience and feel real change in your life! When I step away from work, you'll usually find me at a dog sports competition with my two Pembroke Welsh Corgis, Kevyn and Howard, underwater on a scuba dive, or escaping to Victoria for a few days of ocean air.
Brenda C. Goodbody, MSc.
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Kevyn is a five-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi who spent her early years in the conformation ring earning her Canadian Grand Championship. After completing her Canadian Grand Championship, she moved on to excel in agility, barn hunt, scent hurdle, sheep herding, sprinters, and so many other fun sports! Kevyn has earned her Canine Good Neighbour title as well and is a trained service dog for Brenda. Kevyn is a dual champion in Conformation and agility and has over 30 performance titles with the Canadian Kennel Club. When Kevyn's at the office, she's off-duty from service dog work and on-duty to be as present or absent as you wish. Kevyn lives with her son, Howard, Kaya the Bengal cat, and Jill the mini pig.
Kevyn
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Therapy Dog and Trained Service Dog to Brenda
Education and Training
Ongoing training and education is important to me. This list may not be exhaustive.
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Master of Science in Psychology - Capstone: The Ethical Implications of Providing a Medically Assisted Death Based Solely on Mental Illness
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Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honours) - Honours Thesis: The Embodied Experience of Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
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ACT for Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidality
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Emotionally Focused Therapy - Level One
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Gottman Method - Level One
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Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
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Oops-Proof Your Practice: Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls that Cause Complaints
- Beyond Test Administration: Building Competency in Formal Assessment, Sessions 1-3
- Supporting First Responders
- Suicide in North America
- Ethics in Death and Dying
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
What Makes Us Different?
Maybe you've been to therapy before, and you felt it "didn't really work" for you. Maybe you had a hard time connecting with your therapist. Maybe it seemed like there was just never enough time to really get to the root of the issues. Or maybe, cost was a barrier. At Holos Psychological Services, we recognize that therapy is an investment. Not just financially, but an investment in time, vulnerability, and change. As such, we pride ourselves on ensuring you are treated and appreciated for the unique being you are!
1. We don't believe in the 50-minute hour! Many therapists have moved to the 50-minute hour, with the understanding that the additional ten minutes (and often more!) are still spent on you through case review, treatment planning, consulting with colleagues, etc. And all of that is true, but at Holos, we give you a solid 60 minutes in the chair.
2. We offer differing appointment durations to meet your needs. Appointments can be booked as 60- or 90-minute sessions based on your needs.
3. We provide formal assessments using evidence-based, gold standard tools to adults 18 years and over.
4. We are trained in several (but not too many!) treatment modalities to help get you to your goals and live your life fully. We don't use a "one-size-fits-all" approach. We will journey with you, moving you gently toward the growth you desire.
5. Affordable fees and direct billing. As a Registered Provisional Psychologist working under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist, I am pleased to offer a limited number of low-cost formal assessment apppointments to clients. No burdensome paperwork, no digging through tax returns or returning to your high-school calculus classes trying to determine your family's ongoing finances. Additionally, as a Registered Provisional Psychologist, I can direct bill Alberta Blue Cross, Medavie Blue Cross, and Greenshield. A receipt will be issued for all services.
6. We are an approved Parks Canada Prescriber which means we can provide you with access to all of Canada's National Parks at no cost. The research is clear on the physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of being in nature and our goal is to support that.
7. Weather permitting, we are happy to take therapy outside the confines of the office and into nature. If you're interested in Walk and Talk sessions, reach out and ask for more information!