The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step -- Lao Tzu. Coming to see a psychologist for counselling takes courage and is a step toward positive change. At Alberta Counselling Centre, our psychologists use a collaborative approach and rely on well established, evidenced-based therapies to address real life problems. We customize treatment plans for individual clients and their presenting symptoms, and use a variety of interventions and psychotherapeutic models, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution Focused Therapy.

Like adults, there are times when children can benefit from therapy. Therapy can help children develop problem-solving skills, coping strategies, and teach them the value of advocating for themselves by seeking help. Alberta Counselling Centre has experienced psychologists who specialize in treating children and can help them through difficult experiences and transitions in life. It's common for many children to feel overwhelmed at times and need help dealing with school stress, such as homework, test anxiety, bullying, or peer pressure. Others need help to discuss their feelings about family issues, particularly if major transitions are involved, such as a divorce, a big move, or serious illness. Anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma, and coping with ADHD, ASD, and/or learning disorders are also common reasons that parents may seek the help of a psychologist for their child..