Francis Herras

Compassionate and client-centered Counsellor with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and extensive experience providing individual and group counselling services within multicultural and community-based settings. Skilled in assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, case management, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Experienced supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, life transitions, relationship concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, and newcomer adjustment challenges.

Committed to collaborative care, ethical practice, cultural responsiveness, and excellence in client outcomes.

Counsellor / Psychotherapist (Qualifying) - Centre for Newcomers - Calgary, AB

(2024-05 - 2025-12)

• Provided individual counselling to diverse adult clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship concerns, and adjustment challenges.
• Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic group counselling sessions.
• Conducted comprehensive intake assessments and ongoing client evaluations.
• Developed individualized treatment plans based on client goals and clinical needs.
• Applied evidence-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, SFBT, and Person-Centered Therapy.
• Conducted risk assessments and safety planning when clinically indicated.
• Maintained accurate and confidential client records in accordance with professional standards.
• Collaborated with supervisors, healthcare providers, and community resources to support client well-being.
• Administered and interpreted standardized outcome measures including PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT, DAST, and OQ-45.
• Monitored client progress and adjusted treatment interventions accordingly.
• Provided culturally responsive counselling services to clients from diverse backgrounds.

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - Counselling Psychology - Yorkville University

Master of Pastoral Ministries and Mission - Pastoral Ministries and Mission