Services for Military, Veterans & First Responders
A steady, respectful space for those who carry responsibility, risk, and service.
Support that understands duty, structure, and the weight of showing up.
Who This Is For
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Military
Current and former Canadian Armed Forces members navigating transition, identity shifts, cumulative stress, or service-related experiences.
Free 15min Consult
Individual counselling
Equine Assisted Therapy
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First Responders
Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, correctional staff, and emergency personnel.
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Families and Partners
Support that considers the wider system surrounding service members and responders.
Free 15min Consult
Individual counselling
Equine Assisted Therapy - Family Support
Free 15min Consult
Individual counselling
Equine Assisted Therapy
What You Can Expect
Work at Bern Mountain Psychology is calm, intentional, and grounded. Sessions move at a pace that respects your nervous system, your history, and your capacity in the moment.
Ellen works from a relational approach shaped by years of trauma work and time spent in natural, land-based settings. Whether sessions take place in an office or are informed by her work at FNV Ranch, the emphasis remains on steadiness, presence, and practical support.
You can expect:
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A respectful, collaborative relationship — no pressure to perform or explain yourself
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Clear boundaries, roles, and expectations from the outset
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Attention to regulation, pacing, and embodied awareness
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Space for reflection that does not require constant talking
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An approach that values nature, rhythm, and grounded connection
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Transparency around process, documentation, and consent
