Kathleen knows firsthand the complexity of being responsible for strategic direction, operationalizing growth objectives, and managing large projects and staff teams while also juggling personal/family commitments.
During her tenure as an executive in the charitable sector, Kathleen created innovative employment training and education support services for hundreds of marginalized and disadvantaged populations.
Observing chronic stress and burnout in those around her, not to mention experiencing the early stage of it herself, Kathleen realized she needed to make a significant career transition.
The transition began by engaging in and completing a three-year master’s degree in Pastoral Psychology and Counselling at St. Stephen’s College.
The program included psychological theory, a counselling practicum at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Pastoral Care and Counselling Centre and a qualitative research thesis.
Along with training as a counselling therapist, Kathleen has also completed advanced personal and executive coach training, executive career coach training, certification as a stress and wellness consultant and is a certified clinical counselling hypnotherapist.
Kathleen has undertaken each specialized training to broaden her skill set to better serve her clientele. She is keenly motivated to support the career-life wellbeing of those she serves.
An ideal client shares Kathleen’s belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to live, love and work to their full potential. Choosing to work with Kathleen involves a commitment to personal and professional growth using Essence as your guide.
Kathleen’s Credentials
Education / Training
- B.Sc. Human Ecology, Professional Home Economist
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Psychology & Counselling
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC#6124)
- Certified Stress and Wellness Consultant (Canadian Institute of Stress)
- Certified Executive Career Coach (Career Coach Institute)
- Advanced Certified Personal & Executive Coach (College of Executive Coaching)
- Mediation and Negotiation, (Alberta Arbitration & Mediation Society 175 hours coursework)
- Clinical Counselling Hypnotherapist (C. Hyp. Daybreak Training & Therapy)
Associations / Affiliations
- Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association
- Alberta Human Ecology and Home Economics Association
- Career Development Association of Alberta
- The International Coach Federation
- Edmonton Association of Professional Coaches
Select Achievements
- Recipient of Distinguished Service Award, Alberta Human Ecology & Home Economics Assoc. 2015.
- Contributing author to Canada’s first university level career development textbook: Career Development Practice in Canada-Perspectives, Principles and Professionalism, 2013.
- Author: Ordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives: A Woman’s Career Legacy and A Woman’s Career Diary 2010.
- Nomination, 2007 YWCA Women of Distinction Award—Advocacy
- Nomination, 1992 YWCA Women of Distinction Award—Community Service
- Recipient of Edmonton YMCA President’s Award of Excellence, 1991
Contact Me
- Phone: (780) 951-7780
- Email: kj@kathleenjohnston.com
