Individual Therapy for Adults in Edmonton
Discover one-on-one counselling for mental health and well-being
Cultivate a healthier, more fulfilling life with mental health therapy
Whether you’re navigating through loss, transitioning to a new phase, grappling with stress, depression, or anxiety, or simply striving for more joy, we’re here to lend our support.
We engage with you openly and collaboratively to foster genuine change. Whether you’re embarking on your first therapy journey or are a seasoned therapy-goer, we trust you’ll find a comfortable and welcoming environment with us.
We support clients attending therapy for concerns including
Mental health and well-being
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Perfectionism
- Coping and stress management
- Panic attacks and panic disorder
Relationships stressors
- Family dynamics
- Conflict resolution
- Boundaries and ‘people-pleasing’
- Loneliness
- Parenting stressors
Physical health concerns
- Coping with health changes
- Chronic health conditions
- Persistent pain
- Health anxiety
- Sleep and insomnia
Adjusting to change
- Life transitions anxiety
- Divorce, separation, and break ups
- Grief and loss
Work and occupational issues
- Work-life balance
- Career changes and retirement
- Professional burnout
- First responders
- Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
- Moral injury
What exactly does individual adult mental health therapy look like?
Individual mental health therapy can vary greatly depending on the type of therapy, the therapist, as well as your goals and preferences. Some therapy approaches are more structured, concrete, and goal oriented, whereas others are more causal and conversation-based.
When new clients are coming to therapy for the first time, often the only frame of reference for what therapy should look like comes from tv and movies.
Length of therapy treatment
When considering individual counselling, you may wonder about the duration that best suits your needs. While every counselling experience is unique, understanding the difference between short-term and long-term approaches can help in making an informed decision that is best for your particular circumstances.
Short term therapy approaches
Short-term counselling typically lasts between 6 to 12 sessions and is focused on resolving immediate issues or specific concerns, such as:
- Managing acute stress or anxiety.
- Navigating life transitions, such as job changes or relationship breakups.
- Coping with a recent loss or unexpected life event.
Ongoing and longer term therapy approaches
Long-term counselling is more open-ended and often continues typically for greater than 12 sessions, allowing for deeper exploration of longstanding patterns and persistent issues. Common reasons for long-term counselling include:
- Ongoing mental health concerns, such as persistent depression or anxiety, and trauma
- Addressing developmental trauma from childhood, or long standing family dynamic or relationship difficulties.
Benefits of individual mental health therapy
Individual adult counselling can offer many benefits for both mental and physical health. Evidence-based mental health therapy can help to treat disorders, reduce symptoms, improve your relationships, and enhance your performance at work and school.
Emotional well-being
- Helps manage stress, anxiety, depression, or grief.
- Encourages emotional self-awareness and regulation.
- Fosters a deeper understanding of personal emotions and reactions.
Improved relationships
- Develop assertive communication, boundaries, and conflict resolution skills
- Address relationship patterns and behaviours that may be unhelpful
- Increase self-awareness and perspective-taking abilities
Personal growth
- Encourages self-reflection and personal development.
- Assists in breaking unhealthy habits and thought patterns.
- Builds resilience, self-confidence, and emotional intelligence.
Stress management and problem-solving skills
- Teaches practical tools and techniques for coping with life’s stressors.
- Helps in identifying sources of stress and developing proactive management strategies
- Provides a structured approach to decision-making.
- Helps in developing effective solutions to complex life challenges
Types of mental health therapy
There are a variety of different evidence-based approaches to treating mental health. Some common types of therapy include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Narrative Therapy
