About Us.

welcome to kompass counseling

I know all too well

Life is a journey, and sometimes the inner KOMPASS needs adjusting.

Have you ever dared to ask yourself, how would it feel to move forward and leave the past in the past?

Here are other questions that show up in our lives and can hold up or make you feel stuck.

Why can’t I enjoy my success? I have worked so hard for it.

I have done so much and tried every diet under the sun, but nothing seems to work for me – why is that?

I love a good round of golf, and I wish I could have a lower handicap.

How much fun would it be to achieve that with confidence and in less time?

Is there a way to stop my addictive behavior (drinking, medication, etc.)? Going out to a dinner or an event and not thinking about it – how amazing would that be?

Oh man, how many times have I tried to stop smoking?

Isn’t there a better way?

I have a great position, I like what I do, and now that my retirement comes closer, I’m kind of dreading it – why? What can I do? What am I not seeing?

That’s the best question!! And the answer is – wait for it.

YES, to all of the above and more, to give some examples…

Having amazing effective tools like RTT / Deep Relaxation Therapy to support better performance and coaching to support your life transitions and changes of habits to start LIVING, not just re-acting /acting!

The realization is the first step – oh, I know – sometimes not easy, but what comes next is so exciting and freeing!

Kompass Counseling provides unique techniques for resolving emotional, mental health, and behavioral problems

Our therapists have many years of training, and we’re committed to caring, consultative, and effective support for our clients. Our specialized, deep relaxation therapy is known nationwide, and many of our clients have given us powerful feedback on how effective it is for them. With our diverse techniques, we can solve many mental health problems such as anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and mood disorders. We can also work to reduce the impact of phobias, improve performance, and more.

My Journey

I have always worked in so-called non-traditional fields; car industry (spare parts and service), construction, and specialized engineering – to name a few. To further my own personal growth, I volunteered and became the second chairperson for the ‘Soester Kunstpraxis’ and worked/supported the work of therapists specialized in art therapy with children and adults. Integrating Reiki (Master 2005 in Germany) and various coaching seminars including studying psychology at the Athabasca University (online) 2015 onward – learning is an ongoing process for me!

I have been traveling all my life, growing up with and on the oceans, visited various different countries: Mexico, Brazil, Malaysia, the Baltic states, GB, most of Europe, lived in Aruba, just to name some. Western Canada and the States were on that list as well. Working in the field of specialized machine engineering, I got a job offer in the car industry in Alberta. Ready for a new adventure, I moved from Germany to Calgary, Alberta, Canada in 2008 to be part of the BMW team.

In 2015 / 2016 it was time to step out, reevaluate and start to restore my health. Decision made, packed up, and relocated to where others go for vacation (Aruba); a great time for me to extend my diverse education. Working with Marisa Peer’s program, I was concentrating on the benefits of using RTT / Deep relaxation therapy to achieve profound lasting results by addressing the various symptoms of life blocks. This exploratory process led me to become one of her students and ultimately a therapist in the amazing powerful field of Deep Relaxation Therapy / RTT.

Now combing two amazing tools and working as a Result Life & Transition Coach, I am able and help my clients to achieve profound lasting results in addressing various symptoms and life challenges.

I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life, as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed.

Booker T. Washington

Anke Effey C.HYP.

your life & transition Coach

Working With:

Deep Relaxation Therapy (DRT)
Rapid Transformation Therapy (RTT)
Reiki Master 2005 Germany
Reiki Master 2012 Canada, Mount Royal University, Calgary Alberta
Psychology 2001-2005 DHGS, Germany
Psychology 2015-2017 Athabasca University, Calgary Canada
Both online parallel to working full-time

Let me invite you

Let’s get the shift started for YOU

our mission

Here to help you to find your true North

Dr. Christopher Rose

holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in counselling psychology

He has a diversified range of experience spanning over thirty-five years in the field of counseling.

He has worked as a private psychologist, director of a residential drug facility, a professor of addictions counseling, as well as a full professor at a
medical school.

He uses cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness as approaches to help his clients achieve personal growth and development. His areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, addictions, divorce, and life transitioning.

Dr. Rose works with individuals and couples from teenagers to seniors

what people say

I approached Anke to help me with my eyesight issue. She made me feel comfortable and relaxed and got to the root cause of the problem in the first session. She has also prepared a recording for me to listen to for the next 21 days to bed this in for me. I would recommend Anke without hesitation.

I have worked with Anke around a presenting issue around feeling loved and supported, with great results. From the beginning, Anke made me feel completely at ease and comfortable with the process. She is such a genuine and caring therapist and she was able to get to the root cause of my presenting issues very quickly. During the session, I felt burdens that were held for years completely leave my body. After the session, I still feel that new insights are coming to me. My session with Anke was truly a gift that keeps on giving.

I highly recommend working with her!

Thank you for all the hard work and great energy you gave me today. I felt very safe, supported and was able to leave a heavy load behind. Really appreciate getting to work with you, it was amazing, so privileged to find such support. You are the sweetest for doing this special audio for me. LOL I'm loving the 10 pm bedtime.

Anke was able to help me to work on the confidence issue that I was experiencing and reoccurring after a very traumatic event. She was great in helping me to uncover the connections. I'm so glad that I was able to work with her, now being free and able to move forward. I'm looking forward to continue working with her!

Whatever you are facing right now, we can help you and guide you throughout the process of improving and changing your life

You will be in the hands of professional therapists who will guide you through every step of your journey. We guarantee that every session we have with you will provide a step in the right direction. Kompass Counseling makes every client feel appreciated and we always aim for you to leave our therapy sessions feeling better than you felt when you arrived.