Kali Grainger RSW, BSW

Counselling Focus- Grief and Loss (Certified in Grief Recovery Method Including Helping Children with Loss and Pet Loss), Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Life Transitions, Aging and Retirement.

Counselling Styles & Methods - I work from a heart and person centered space and aim to provide a calm, healing experience for clients where they feel heard and understood.  I believe in a holistic approach to well-being, as we are complex beings with varying needs. I provide support through talk therapy, utilizing a strengths-based approach to empower clients to realize their potential to overcome. I also utilize techniques such as CBT and Mindfulness to assist when it is relevant. I am intuitive in the sense that I pick up on the emotions and energies of the people around me, something I have been aware of since a young child. I have a strong sense of knowing when something is or isn’t right, which allows me to better connect with clients. In addition, I have extensive lived experience (particularly in grief and loss) that has given me the best education to support others experiencing similar situations.

About Me- I am a registered social worker in Saskatoon, with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.  I am also a certified Grief Recovery Specialist, which utilizes the Grief Recovery Method for moving beyond the pain caused by loss of any kind.  I was born and raised in Saskatoon, SK and I am an only parent to an exceptional almost 12 year old, as well as 1 dog and 2 cats.  I take pride in the life I have created for our family, following the sudden and traumatic death of my fiance Chris in 2012.  I feel gratitude for the opportunity to walk along others as they navigate through loss, and other life experiences.

  • ★★★★★

    Kali has been a true God sent for me as grief counsellor. Right from our initial meeting, I could feel her genuine caring and concern for me as I was grieving the loss of my daughter. She has a way of validating your feelings, while at the same time providing suggestions on how to navigate through all the hard stuff, and how to be gentle and patient with yourself. Because she has been through great loss herself she has the compassion and understanding necessary to provide the service that one would need.

  • ★★★★★

    Having Kali as a first time counselor has been beneficial for my healing journey. I have had a hard time opening up about my feelings but Kali has made counselling a safe space for me. Super grateful I took the quiz online that paired me to Kali.