About Me
Meet Kike Aderibigbe
Kike Aderibigbe is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) and Certified Professional Counsellor (CPC), also certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT). Guided by her belief in meaningful change at every stage of life and her passion for mental health, she transitioned from the accounting profession to dedicate herself to supporting others on their life journey. She offers counselling rooted in care and compassion, and grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed practice.
The name KADwell was chosen to reflect the heart of her approach to counselling. Within the name are the words “Ka,” “dwell,” and “well.” In the Yoruba language, “Ka” is an invitation to collaboration; “dwell” calls us to pause, slow down, and create space for reflection and healing; and “well” speaks to the well of inner strength we all carry. Together, “KADwell” captures the journey Kike hopes to share with every client: a journey of collaboration, reflection, discovery, and trust.
"We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated."
- Maya Angelou
Therapeutic Approaches
Kike provides trauma-informed care with a strong focus on culturally responsive counselling. She recognizes the diverse experiences that shape each person’s story, offering an approach that is inclusive, respectful, and tailored to individual needs. Her goal is to help clients rediscover their strengths, build resilience, and create lasting change.
Areas of expertise include:
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Strengths-Based Counselling
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Trauma-Informed Practice
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Culturally Responsive Care
Territory Acknowledgment
We acknowledge that KADwell Counselling operates on the ancestral lands of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), which is comprised of the Siksika, Kainai, Amskapi Piikani Nations, and the shared territories of the Tsuut’ina Nation and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations, all of whom are the original signatories of the Blackfoot Treaty #7 in Southern Alberta.
We also recognize Mohkinstsis (Calgary) as the home of many members of the Metis Settlements and communities in Alberta.