Fort Steele Counselling & Phytotherapy

Mike Niezen MPCC, EAP/EAL, Herbal Practitioner
Counselling

Hello, my name is Mike Niezen. I have been working in the counselling field since 2007, supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
My approach is welcoming, practical, and compassionate. I aim to provide a safe and respectful space where clients can talk openly, better understand what they are experiencing, and work toward meaningful change. Together, we can identify obstacles, build on strengths, and develop tools to help you move forward with greater confidence and wellbeing.
While I work with many different concerns, I have a particular interest in supporting young men who have experienced trauma and who may struggle with anxiety, self-worth, or direction in life.
I offer 60-minute counselling sessions from my office in rural Fort Steele, providing a quiet and private setting for reflection and growth.
As a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling and a member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, I am committed to offering professional, ethical, and effective care.
If you would like to see whether working together feels like a good fit, please call for a free 15-minute consultation or leave a message on my confidential voicemail at:
(236) 614-0110
Equine Assisted Learning

Since 2016, Emily Dumaresq and Mike Niezen have worked collaboratively to provide horse-assisted experiential programming to a diverse range of clients in a private treatment setting.
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new program that now makes this unique experience available to the general public through a valued collaboration with Spur Valley Horses
https://spurvalleyhorses.ca
How It Works
Individual and group sessions are tailored to each client’s goals, interests, and desired areas of growth.
Individual sessions offer focused one-to-one support and can explore personal development, confidence, communication, emotional awareness, and other priorities meaningful to the client.
Group sessions often begin with fundamental interpersonal skills and can build into areas such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and self-awareness.
By connecting these concepts across sessions, participants develop practical skills that can be applied both in their interactions with horses and in everyday life, supporting personal growth and meaningful change.
Notice

It's important to note that all programming will take place in the vicinity of horses, but there will be no horseback riding or sitting during the program.

Participants will engage in ground-based activities and exercises with the horses, which may involve grooming, leading, and interacting with the horses from the ground.

The focus of the program is on experiential learning and personal growth, rather than horsemanship or riding skills.
Cost

• Individual Session (1 person): $260 per person
• Group Session (4 or more people): $150 per person
Groups may be arranged by family members, friends, or other self-organized groups
attending together.
Please reach out to discuss availability, booking, or flexible arrangements.
Pricing and Contact
SESSIONS AND FEES

Counselling fees are $150.00 + GST for a 60 minute session

Equine Assisted Learning $260 + GST for a 60 minutes session
Group Equine Session (4 or more people): $150 per person

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE to contact me with your questions.

Call for a free initial consult.
Phone: (236) 614-0110

Email: fortsteelecounselling@gmail.com

Booking: https://portal.owlpractice.ca/fscp

In order to use the online booking site, it will be nescessary to obtain a personal password from me.

Counselling

Hello, my name is Mike Niezen. I have been working in the counselling field since 2007, supporting individuals through a wide range of life challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

While I work with many different concerns, I have a particular interest in supporting young men who have experienced trauma and who may struggle with anxiety, self-worth, or direction in life.

I offer 60-minute counselling sessions from my office in rural Fort Steele, providing a quiet and private setting for reflection and growth.

As a Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling and a member of the Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, I am committed to offering professional, ethical, and effective care.

If you would like to see whether working together feels like a good fit, please call for a free 15-minute consultation or leave a message on my confidential voicemail at:

(236) 614-0110

Equine Assisted Learning

Since 2016, Emily Dumaresq and Mike Niezen have worked collaboratively to provide horse-assisted experiential programming to a diverse range of clients in a private treatment setting.

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new program that now makes this unique experience available to the general public through a valued collaboration with Spur Valley Horses

https://spurvalleyhorses.ca

How It Works

Individual and group sessions are tailored to each client’s goals, interests, and desired areas of growth.

Individual sessions offer focused one-to-one support and can explore personal development, confidence, communication, emotional awareness, and other priorities meaningful to the client.

Group sessions often begin with fundamental interpersonal skills and can build into areas such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and self-awareness.

By connecting these concepts across sessions, participants develop practical skills that can be applied both in their interactions with horses and in everyday life, supporting personal growth and meaningful change.

Notice

It's important to note that all programming will take place in the vicinity of horses, but there will be no horseback riding or sitting during the program.

Participants will engage in ground-based activities and exercises with the horses, which may involve grooming, leading, and interacting with the horses from the ground.

The focus of the program is on experiential learning and personal growth, rather than horsemanship or riding skills.

Cost

• Individual Session (1 person): $260 per person

• Group Session (4 or more people): $150 per person

Groups may be arranged by family members, friends, or other self-organized groups

attending together.

Please reach out to discuss availability, booking, or flexible arrangements.

Pricing and Contact

SESSIONS AND FEES

Counselling fees are $150.00 + GST for a 60 minute session Equine Assisted Learning $260 + GST for a 60 minutes sessionGroup Equine Session (4 or more people): $150 per person

Counselling fees are $150.00 + GST for a 60 minute session

Equine Assisted Learning $260 + GST for a 60 minutes session
Group Equine Session (4 or more people): $150 per person