Barbara has 25 years of experience in the Health and Social Services Field, of which she has held various case management and management positions.
With a Masters in Social Work as well as a registration with the MCSW and CASW, Barbara has been in private counselling and consulting practice for over 5 years. She is a Co-Founder for PrairieSol Wellness Retreats; a retreat with group wellness workshops with planned day trips and activities in the Mayan Riviera-Cancun, Mexico.
Barbara offers reflective counselling and, through conversation, information sharing, and guidance, she will provide clients with the tools and strategies for change. Tools can include: action plans, journaling, meditation, mindfulness practice, and breathwork to gain direction, insight, and self care.
Barbara Balshaw-Dow
Couples Counsellor, EMDR; MSW, RSW, RYT
Barbara’s approach will provide clients with the momentum and energy necessary to seek clarity and envision their lives differently. Her vision is to counsel people to meet their goals of change and purpose in emotional, spiritual,and physical health. She will assist clients in identifying behaviours, cycles, and barriers to overcome and to move forward.
Our services are covered by most group insurance plans.
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