Jodie Purnell, Registered Psychologist
Who is Jodie as a therapist?
Jodie is an active listener and a compassionate ally for her clients. She provides an environment where people feel empowered to be themselves and share their stories. She believes that a safe and genuine therapeutic relationship is imperative for counselling to be effective and reparative. Jodie shows empathy and acceptance by encouraging clients to live authentically and according to their chosen values.
Jodie is a Registered Psychologist (#6613), recognized by the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP). She holds a Master of Counselling degree from City University of Seattle and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta.
Who is Jodie as a human?
Jodie is a lifelong Albertan who is family and community focused. She is a mother, musician, outdoor enthusiast, reader, and she adores her poodle, Ruby. Jodie’s happy place is taking road trips with her family. If you ever happen to pass her on the highway, you can expect to see Jodie singing along to her tunes!
Why “Blue Rock Psychology”?
With a passion for the province of Alberta, Jodie named Blue Rock Psychology fondly after Bluerock Wildland Provincial Park, a gorgeous mountain-scape southwest of Calgary, Alberta.
Blue Rock is a name that aligns with the heart of Jodie's work and the kind of therapeutic space she tries to create—grounded, steady, emotionally safe, and rooted in deep connection.
Jodie loves what Blue Rock Psychology represents:
- A name that feels calm, steady, and rooted in nature
- A metaphor for the work she aims to do—helping people find solid ground amid emotional storms
- A space that offers security, compassion, and quiet transformation
- A safe haven (BLUE!) and secure base (ROCK!), the two main components of secure attachment
We hope you find safety and security here!
