Calen Trentini, BMgt

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Calen is a practicum student counsellor completing his Master of Counselling at City University. He believes every person deserves to feel truly seen, heard, and understood, and that this kind of genuine connection is where real change and growth begins. Calen's approach is eclectic and intentionally flexible. Whether he's drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, or Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), he shapes how he works around the person in front of him, meeting each client in the way that fits them best, whether that calls for gentle challenge, validation, or simply being present.

His work is grounded in lived experience, including his time supporting individuals through loss and grief at the BC Bereavement Helpline. He is a self-proclaimed ‘therapy nerd’ and lifelong learner who can usually be found with his nose in a textbook for some light fun reading. He brings a quiet humour and lightness to his work to facilitate growth and healing with his clients.

Calen works with individuals navigating life challenges, anxiety, stress, addiction, burn-out, relationship challenges, trauma and more. If you're looking for a space where you can be honest, be yourself, and start to move forward, he'd be glad to walk alongside you.

Highlights:

  • Calen holds a particular interest in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Therapies, Internal Family Systems, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). As he continues his Master's of Counselling program, he plans to pursue further training in these areas to deepen and round out his therapeutic approach.

  • Calen has experience supporting individuals through loss and grief at the BC Bereavement Helpline. Prior to his counselling training he spent ten years working as a coach and manager in the tech industry, helping people grow within their professional careers. It is this lived experience and professional diverse path that shapes the depth and perspective he brings to his clients and their challenges.

  • Calen's capstone research explores therapeutic interventions for Cannabis Use Disorder. Through this work he is evaluating approaches such as cognitive therapy modalities and Motivational Interviewing to better understand how to effectively support individuals living with this common substance use disorder.