
Meet Ciara Neave
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist providing services in Calgary, Millarville, and online across Alberta.
I work with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety and chronic stress, depression and low mood, OCD, childhood trauma and difficult life experiences, burnout and perfectionism, self-esteem and identity, life transitions, ADHD and executive functioning difficulties, chronic health conditions, and sports performance-related concerns. I also work with adolescents and children depending on the situation, please reach out to discuss details.
I also provide adult ADHD assessments and adult psychological assessments.
My Approach
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized.
My work draws from evidence-informed modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD.
I aim to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can feel heard and understood while developing greater self-awareness and insight, and practical coping strategies.
Areas of Interest
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Anxiety & Chronic Stress
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Depression & Low Mood
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OCD
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Burnout
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Perfectionism
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Self-Esteem & Confidence
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Life Transitions
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Chronic Health Conditions
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Sports Performance and Return After Injury
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Equestrian Sport & Performance
Education & Professional Experience
My professional experience includes working in public school, community, and private practice settings. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy, and a Master of Counselling Psychology. I am also an equine assisted learning (EAL) certified facilitator. I bring this experience into my current work while continuing to develop my clinical skills through ongoing professional education, consultation, and supervised practice.
Sports & Equestrian Performance
As an equestrian myself, I have a particular interest in the psychological demands of sport and performance. I provide counselling for athletes and equestrians navigating performance anxiety, confidence, perfectionism, pressure, focus, nervousness following returning after injury, and the mental challenges that can arise in training and competition.
A Little About Me
I enjoy spending time with horses and riding. Equestrian sport has been an important part of my life, and I value the lessons that riding continues to teach me about confidence, communication, patience, and resilience.
My interest in combining psychology and equestrian sport is one of the reasons I am passionate about supporting riders not only in the psychological side of their sport, but also in their overall mental health and well-being.
Where I Provide Services
Calgary, Alberta
Therapy and psychological assessment services are available through Center Street Psychology in Calgary.
Millarville, Alberta
Equine-assisted therapy is offered through Instep Counselling & EquineTherapy Centre in Millarville, Alberta.
Online Across Alberta
Virtual services may be available to clients located throughout Alberta, where appropriate.
Interested in Working Together?
If you are looking for individual therapy or an adult assessment, I invite you to reach out to discuss your needs and determine the most appropriate next step.
