Individual Counselling in Edmonton & Online
One-on-one therapy with Craig Wanless, MTC, for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and the moments when life feels stuck. In person in Edmonton or online across Alberta and BC.
FINDING YOUR TRUE NORTH
Get back in touch with what guides you
We all have an inner compass: the values and sense of purpose that keep us on course. Anxiety, loss, old patterns or a hard season can knock it off true, until you’re reacting to life instead of steering it.
Individual counselling is time set aside just for you. Together we’ll make sense of your reactions, the thought patterns underneath them, and why they formed in the first place. Then we’ll build practical skills so you can move forward with more clarity, confidence and self-trust.
HOW COUNSELLING CAN HELP
What clients work on in individual therapy
Anxiety & depression
Manage symptoms, quiet negative thinking and build coping skills that hold up under stress.
Addiction & self-sabotage
Understand the patterns that keep pulling you back, and make healthier choices that stick.
Trauma & PTSD
Recover from traumatic events at a pace that feels safe, and understand the root causes of your symptoms.
Self-esteem & confidence
Replace self-doubt with self-trust, and feel more empowered in your choices and relationships.
Grief & life transitions
Find your footing after loss, separation, a career change or any season that has turned life upside down.
Anger & emotional expression
Communicate what you feel more clearly, and respond rather than react.
HOW I WORK
Insight and practical skills, together
I draw on nearly 20 years of experience and an integrative mix of approaches, chosen to fit you rather than a script. Some sessions go deep into what’s underneath; others focus on tools you can use this week.
AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)
A warm, emotion-focused approach that helps you process what’s been stuck and access your natural resilience.
CBT & mindfulness
A warm, emotion-focused approach that helps you process what’s been stuck and access your natural resilience.
Somatic & breathwork
Body-based techniques for when stress and trauma live in more than just your thoughts.
Family systems & attachment
Understanding how early relationships shape the way you think, feel and connect today.
What to expect
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Free consultation
A 15-minute call to talk about what’s going on and see if we’re a good fit. No obligation.
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First session
We get to know your story and what you’d like to be different, and set goals together.
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Ongoing sessions
Usually weekly or every other week at first, in person or online, at a pace that suits you.
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Between sessions
You leave with something practical to try, so progress continues in daily life.
In person in Edmonton, or online
Sessions take place at my Edmonton office at 10548 115 St NW, or by secure video or phone for clients across Alberta, British Columbia and several other provinces and territories.
Most extended health plans cover counselling with a Master Therapeutic Counsellor, and I direct bill many major insurers. Sliding-scale spots are available for low-income clients.
SESSIONS & FEES
Individual
50-minute session
[ $ 180 ]
Individual
80-minute session
[ $ 240 ]
Individual counselling questions
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It depends on what you’re working on. Some clients find what they need in a handful of sessions; others prefer longer-term support. We’ll check in on your goals regularly and decide together.
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Most people start with 50 minutes. An 80-minute session can help when working through trauma or when you want more time to go deeper without rushing.
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For most concerns, research shows online therapy works as well as in-person sessions. Many clients mix both depending on their week.
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Yes. I work with teens one-on-one, with parent involvement where it helps. Learn about teen therapy.
Other ways I can help
Ready to find your true north?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with Craig, in person in Edmonton or online.