Women's Mental Health and Well-being
West Edmonton women's mental health counselling
Women often carry a tremendous mental and emotional load — balancing relationships, family responsibilities, career demands, and personal expectations. At times, these pressures can lead to stress, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from your sense of self.
At Mendable Psychology, we offer women’s mental health counselling to support you through the unique challenges you may be facing. Our therapists provide a compassionate, safe space to explore your experiences, strengthen your coping skills, and reconnect with your values and wellbeing.
How counselling can support women’s mental health and well-being
Women’s mental health is shaped by a range of personal, relational, and societal factors. From hormonal changes and caregiving responsibilities to trauma, identity shifts, and career pressures — many women experience emotional challenges that deserve compassionate care and support.
Counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore these concerns. A therapist can help you make sense of your experiences, manage overwhelming emotions, and develop tools to improve your wellbeing. Whether you’re facing anxiety, burnout, relationship issues, grief, or simply feeling unlike yourself, therapy offers a space to feel heard and supported.
At Mendable Psychology, we understand that women’s mental health is not one-size-fits-all. Our therapists work collaboratively with you to address the unique stressors you face and to support your healing, growth, and resilience.
You don’t have to carry it all alone. Counselling can help you reconnect with your strengths, set healthy boundaries, and create meaningful change — one step at a time.
Common concerns for women’s mental health
Women seek counselling for many reasons — sometimes for a specific concern, other times because life simply feels harder than it should.
Stress, anxiety and mood symptoms
Chronic stress, worry, or burnout
Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and over-functioning
Depression, low mood, or emotional exhaustion
Trauma and relationship dynamics
Childhood trauma or family of origin issues
Domestic violence or emotional abuse
Sexual assault recovery
Medical trauma or birth trauma
Complex PTSD or relational trauma
Life transitions and identity changes
Motherhood identity shifts
Fertility struggles or pregnancy loss
Separation, divorce, or relationship endings
Career changes or life role transitions
Feeling “lost” or disconnected from yourself
Boundaries, relationships and self-worth
Difficult family dynamics
Boundary-setting challenges
Codependency or people-pleasing patterns
Navigating relationship stressors and friendship breakdowns
Reproductive and hormonal mental health
PMS or PMDD (premenstrual mood disorders)
Pregnancy and postpartum mental health
Infertility and reproductive challenges
- Perimenopause and menopause mood changes
Body image, health and chronic illness
Body image concerns and self-esteem struggles
Disordered eating patterns
Living with chronic pain or health conditions
Navigating mental health impacts of PCOS, endometriosis, or autoimmune conditions
Grief and loss
Miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss
Grieving unmet expectations or life transitions
Social and gender-based stressors
Workplace discrimination or sexism
Navigating the mental load and emotional labour
Intersectional stress related to identity, race, or orientation
Psychologist in Edmonton | Contact Us
Mendable Psychology | Edmonton Psychologists | Mental Health Counselling
Office located in Mayfield West Edmonton
- (587) 415-0850
- 10458 Mayfield Rd NW, Edmonton, AB
- [email protected]
- Schedule online
What to expect in women’s mental health therapy
Starting therapy can feel like a big step — especially when you’ve been carrying so much on your own. We want you to feel safe, supported, and seen from the very beginning.
Getting to know your needs and goals
In your first one or two sessions, your therapist will guide a thoughtful general assessment process. This is simply a conversation to help us understand your story, current concerns, and what feels most important to focus on. We’ll explore your experiences, strengths, and any patterns that may be impacting your wellbeing.
You’re welcome to share at your own pace — there’s no pressure to have everything figured out or to share more than you’re comfortable with.
Ongoing therapy sessions
Most counselling sessions are 50 minutes long and can take place weekly, bi-weekly, or at a frequency that feels right for you. Together, we’ll develop a plan that reflects your goals and needs.
In therapy, you can expect:
A safe, confidential space where you can express yourself openly
Compassionate support and validation of your experiences
Practical tools and strategies for coping with stress, anxiety, or relationship challenges
Exploration of patterns or beliefs that may be keeping you stuck
A collaborative approach — you set the pace and priorities
Therapy is not about being told what to do — it’s about being supported as you reconnect with your inner strength, clarify what matters most, and move forward with greater confidence and self-compassion.
