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No Shame. No Blame.
That’s the name of our game.

It’s never too late to rewrite your financial story.

Major life transitions—such as career changes, divorce, retirement planning, or income shifts—often bring financial stress and uncertainty. This is where financial coaching can make a meaningful difference. By working with a certified financial coach during these pivotal moments, you can gain clarity, build confidence, and create a clear path toward long-term financial stability and wellbeing.

Wellness Financial Coaching Inc. provides personalized, trauma-informed financial coaching services designed to help you understand your money, not just manage it. Instead of quick fixes or one-size-fits-all advice, we focus on sustainable financial habits that align with your real life.

As a Certified Financial Counsellor, I help individuals and families:

  • Build realistic, values-based budgets

  • Create effective debt reduction strategies

  • Improve cash flow and money management skills

  • Develop healthier money habits and financial mindset

  • Navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence

Unlike traditional financial advisors, financial coaching is centered on education, behavior change, and empowerment—not selling products. You receive unbiased financial guidance, practical tools, and ongoing support tailored to your unique situation.

Through a trauma-informed approach to financial wellness, we also address the emotional side of money—helping you uncover patterns, reduce financial anxiety, and build a more confident relationship with money.

Whether you're just getting started, feeling overwhelmed, or ready to level up your financial life, financial coaching can help you:
Get clear. Get organized. Move forward with confidence.

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Carrie Gataiant, CFC™

Your Partner in Financial Resilience

Carrie Gataiant is an Independent Certified Financial Counsellor and passionate financial wellness coach, dedicated to empowering individuals to take charge of their financial journeys. With a wealth of experience in budgeting, debt management, and financial goal-setting, Carrie delivers personalized, actionable advice to help clients achieve lasting financial resilience and well-being.

Known for her compassionate and client-centred approach, Carrie has guided countless individuals through life transitions, helped them build healthier financial habits, and boosted their confidence in managing their futures. Her strategies are thoughtfully tailored to align with each client’s unique values and aspirations, creating a solid foundation for financial stability and fulfillment.

I help you move from financial stress to clarity
— Carrie

Carrie’s expertise has been shaped by her mentorship under one of Canada’s top financial wellness leaders, Lesley-Anne Scorgie, owner of MeVest. As one of the select few chosen for private 1:1 coaching sessions, Carrie collaborated on innovative solutions and strategies designed to deliver the best outcomes for her clients. This exclusive experience underscores her commitment to excellence and her ability to craft transformative financial strategies.

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Client Journeys

Financial Coaching: Reduce Stress and take Control of your Money!

Financial stress can feel overwhelming impacting your sleep, relationships, and overall well-being. If you are struggling with debt, budgeting, or financial uncertainty, you are not alone. Many Canadians experience financial anxiety when trying to manage money without the right support.

As a financial coach in High River, Alberta, I provide personalized financial coaching services to help you move from stress to clarity. My approach combines financial literacy, money mindset, and practical money management strategies that works in your real life.

Money is more than numbers—it is shaped by habits, beliefs, and past experiences. That is why our work together focuses on building both financial skills and confidence, so you can create lasting change.

Through financial wellness coaching, I help you:

  • Reduce financial stress and overwhelm

  • Build a realistic, sustainable budget

  • Improve money habits and decision-making

  • Get clear, practical support for debt

  • Strengthen your financial confidence

This is judgment-free financial coaching designed for real life—not perfection. Whether you are looking for budgeting help, debt support, or financial clarity, we create a plan that fits your lifestyle.

I also bring lived experience to this work. I understand what it feels like to struggle with money, feel stuck in debt, and question if progress is possible. Through proven strategies and support, I was able to rebuild, gain momentum, and create long-term financial stability—and now I help others do the same.

If you are ready to work with a financial coach, reduce financial stress, and take control of your money, I am here to help.

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Thrive, Not Just Survive

Ready for a fresh start?
Let’s hit the reset together!

Boosting Financial Smarts

You will walk away with a solid foundation in financial literacy, mastering key concepts and practical skills to handle money matters confidently. Whether it’s decoding budgets or navigating debt repayment, you’ll be ready to apply this newfound knowledge to everyday life.

Achieving Financial Stability

As you implement what you’ve learned, you’ll start seeing real improvements in your financial well-being. Expect to hear success stories of growing savings accounts, shrinking debts, and a more secure financial future that feels within reach.

Healthy Money Habits for the Win

Say goodbye to old habits and hello to smart financial behaviours! You will embrace healthier approaches to managing income, expenses, and debt. From sticking to a spending plan to building an emergency fund, these habits are game-changers (for extra tips & tricks to save money, check out our Resources & Freebies!)

Goodbye, Financial Stress

Taking control of your finances isn’t just about numbers—it’s about peace of mind. With a clear plan in place and less uncertainty, you’ll enjoy lower levels of stress and anxiety. Managing money becomes less of a headache and more of a source of empowerment!

Whether you need help creating a realistic budget, or building a clear financial plan, I provide personalized financial coaching to simplify your money and reduce financial stress. My goal is to help you feel confident, informed, and in control of your finances—so you never feel overwhelmed or intimidated by money again.
— Carrie