MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Craig Wanless, Counsellor in Edmonton & Online
MTC, RCS, CT · (he/him)
I believe feeling stuck is temporary. I offer a grounded, experiential space for individuals, couples and families who are ready to move forward, in person in downtown Edmonton & the Westmount area or online.
✓ Nearly 20 years of clinical experience
✓ Master Therapeutic Counsellor (MTC)
✓ Registered Counselling Supervisor (RCS)
MY APPROACH
Change starts with feeling safe enough to let go
Change often means letting go of strategies we first developed to protect ourselves. Giving up familiar patterns, even ones that no longer help, can be scary. I help you regulate anxiety in the face of change and tune into the wisdom of your core, adaptive feelings.
When we experience these healthy emotions fully, they tell us what we need and guide us to act in ways that meet those needs. The result is a life lived more fully and freely, with greater self-esteem, self-trust and connection to the people around you.
“Feeling stuck is temporary. Together we find what’s underneath it, and real tools to move forward.”
WHY WORK WITH ME
Experience that goes beyond the therapy room
12 yrs
Training other counsellors
I taught counselling as an instructor at a private college, so I know the research and the craft from both sides.
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A welcoming space
My practice welcomes clients of every background, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, couples and families.
RCS
Clinical supervisor
Other therapists come to me for supervision and consultation, which keeps my own practice sharp and accountable.
Youth
Groups & family services
I’ve facilitated men-only and all-gender groups and worked with high-risk youth in family services, so I’m at ease with hard conversations.
TRAINING
An integrative practice built on specialized training
Deep-dive growth
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP, Level 3), Transformative Couples Therapy and Transpersonal Counselling.
Practical tools
Mindfulness, CBT, experiential, solution-focused therapy and conflict resolution you can use between sessions.
A systemic view
Bowen Family Systems Theory and attachment-based work: understanding how our families and relationships shape us.
Areas of practice
Worry & anxiety
Depression
Grief & loss
Trauma & PTSD
Sexual abuse & assault
Suicide & crisis intervention
Relationship & marriage
Family counselling
Parenting struggles
Anger management
Substance use
Self-esteem
Spiritual crisis & awakening
Non-ordinary experiences
Approaches I use
AEDP (Level 3)
Transformative Couples Therapy
Bowen Family Systems
Attachment-based therapy
Transpersonal psychology
Gestalt therapy
Mindfulness-based CBT
Solution-focused therapy
Acceptance therapy
Somatic therapy
Self-compassion therapy
Breathwork
GET TO KNOW ME
Why sharing our story matters
In this talk, I explore how vulnerability and connection are keys to living a longer, healthier and happier life. It’s a good way to get a feel for how I work before you book.
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Let’s see if we’re a good fit.
Book a free 15-minute consultation. You’ll talk with me directly, in person in Edmonton or online.