June Marie McMaster, M.C., R.Psych
Registered Psychologist
Counselling Therapist
June Marie McMaster (June) adheres to a non-pathologizing and non-blaming perspective on mental health issues. In other words, she is guided by the concept of common humanity which affirms that, through no choice of our own, we all just find ourselves here doing the best we can to face inevitable struggles in life. June believes that human nature is intertwined with basic instincts (i.e., self-protection from threats and the drive to seek out what will help us survive/thrive). However, in today’s world, these responses sometimes do not serve us in healthy ways. Moreover, we often disregard the importance of nurturing our innate soothing system.
June is convinced that awareness of these issues is the first step, followed by courageously and
compassionately taking on the responsibility of working towards change. How each of us operates in the world is also based on our personal history and sometimes manifests as patterns beyond our conscious awareness. Therefore, June upholds that one of her main roles is to encourage her clients (with non-judgmental curiosity) to attune to their physiology, thoughts, core emotions, and defenses, all of which serve as valuable information for a deeper understanding of the self that can subsequently instigate healing. To June, all emotions are welcome; emotions are wired within us and often serve to communicate that something needs to be addressed. However, June respects individual autonomy; she understands that clients who are not ready to delve into emotionally laden reasons behind their struggles can still benefit significantly from therapy through psychoeducation and by learning various strategies to help with symptom relief.
June offers individual counselling for teens (13+), young adults, and adults facing depression,
anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma-related issues, loss and associated grief, existential angst,
identity confusion, and more.
June is in good standing with the College of Alberta Psychologists and the Psychologists’
Association of Alberta. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the University
of Alberta and a Master of Counselling Degree from City University of Seattle. In her sessions
with clients, June uses a non-directive, person-centered approach but also integrates techniques
from psychodynamic psychotherapy, narrative therapy, and compassion-focused therapy (CFT).
Moreover, she regularly uses, and has a deep appreciation for, solution-focused therapy (SFT)
and cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). June is honored to have the opportunity to provide
clients with respect, dignity, full attention, and support as they share their stories and associated
concerns in a safe environment.
June Marie McMaster, M.C.
Registered Provisional Psychologist
780-628-5446
2307 – 90B Street SW Edmonton
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