Areas of expertise:
Relationship dynamics, anxiety, issues related to sexual orientation/gender identity, self-harm, spiritual doubt and deconstruction/reconstruction, life transition, culture shock, identity formation, regret, the Enneagram

​Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, minor in Psychology from Trinity Western University
  • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counselling from Briercrest Seminary
  • Member of and abide by the code of ethics of the Middle East Psychological Association, as well as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
  • Trained in Motivational Interviewing

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Kelsey Hoff

ONLINE SESSIONS ONLY

Not sure if online sessions will work for you?  
​Free 20 minute consultation available upon request
Everyone strives to live life to the fullest and, predictably, the many ‘potholes’ along the way often make life difficult to manage and results in loneliness, stagnation, and disconnection from what is most important.

The expat experience is unique and, not-surprisingly, expats often experience unforeseen challenges as they are separated from family and other supports and thrust into a culture that is different from their own. Safe spaces to speak about and examine these challenges are not often available and what was at one time a small inconvenience or cultural frustration becomes choking anxiety or depression, culture-shock, and/or loss of self-identity or worth.

Socrates once said that “the unexamined life is not worth living”; in light of this, my desire is to provide safe and intentional space for those who are courageous enough to live the examined life. I am a deep thinker and passionate about meeting my clients where they are at as they explore and overcome the obstacles that keep them from living life to the fullest and owning their place in society at large. This journey is one that I am highly privileged to be invited into and I do not take my role lightly; as a result, my approach to therapy is compassionate, client-centred, and empathetic. I honour the autonomy of my clients and aim to provide non-judgemental space for the process to unfold.

I have experience in providing counselling to a wide range of demographics, such as high school and college students, families, and couples. I prefer an integrated approach as it offers many possibilities and angles for self-examination. The dominant approaches that I draw from in my sessions are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy.

In order to help expats work around the common barriers to receiving therapy while abroad - such as location related issues, traveling often or moving countries, or lack of available therapists in certain locations, etc. - I offer all of my services online through a secure video platform. I also offer a free 20 minute video consultation where you can decide if you would like to continue through this medium. 

I am Canadian and I have been an expat myself in Jordan for over 4 years. When I am not working I can be found attempting to speak Arabic with my neighbours, learning to cook foods from around the world (especially Jordan), scoping out coffee shops in search of the best latte, and going on outdoor adventures.