Connexion - Body Mind Soul - Consulting Inc.

I am a counsellor who specializes in working with Trauma and it's consequences: Chronic Pain, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Migraines and AutoImmune Disorders

Hello! I'm Colleen Pilkey, a Social Worker who has been working as a Mental Health Therapist for over 13 years, specializing in working with trauma (neurobiologically) for over 11 years. I work with all ages: Adults, Teens and Children.

I work holistically with the mind and body together to help release built up adrenalin that essentially "dysregulates" our nervous systems and gives us symptoms such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, gastrointestinal issues, migraines /headaches, and autoimmune disorders to name a few. I have been trained to help facilitate the natural release of adrenalin /stress from the nervous system, so that my clients can become more "regulated" and healthy, mentally AND physically.

I work with the part of the brain that stores trauma and stress: the Subconscious /Limbic System /Reptilian Brain, which actually heals trauma and built up stress in the nervous system, rather that just treating the symptoms of trauma. I still work in the old ways as well, such as working cognitively to challenge distorted thinking, which can add to our anxiety and depression. I ALWAYS build on strengths, because everyone has many (rather than focussing on pathology /sickness)!

I have seen a lot of healing in my 11 years of working neurobiologically! I started teaching about this cutting edge way of working last year for the Trauma Informed Care Community of Practice in Alberta. I enjoy doing public presentations and have presented on: Trauma, Trauma Debriefing, Working Neurobiologically, FASD, Care for the Caregiver (COMPASS facilitator for Caregivers Alberta), Social Work, Body Image, Postpartum Depression. . .

I look forward to hearing from your or your loved ones, and "Connecting" you with your old (regulated) self!