Counselling Edmonton – Professional Therapy for Individuals, Couples & Families
Trusted Psychotherapy Clinic Since 2013
Professional counselling for anxiety, depression, trauma, couples, and addiction. Offering in-person therapy in Edmonton and secure online therapy throughout Alberta.
Compassionate Care
Licensed Therapists, Alberta
In-Person & Online Care
Direct Billing Available
Life feels overwhelming?
You’re not alone
Since 2013, our caring, experienced clinical team has supported individuals, couples, and families across Edmonton and Alberta through mental health struggles, relationship issues, and other challenges. We offer compassionate, evidence-based counselling in person in Edmonton and comfortable online therapy throughout Alberta, helping you feel safe and understood every step of the way.
Professional Counselling Services in Edmonton
At Edmonton Counselling Services, we understand that every individual, couple and family has unique needs. Our experienced clinical team provides personalized, evidence-based counselling to help you overcome challenges, develop healthier relationships and improve your emotional well-being
Individual Counselling in Edmonton
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks or difficulties managing everyday life? Our individual counselling services provide supportive environment where you can explore your concerns and develop practical coping strategies. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to help you manage difficult emotions, improve confidence and work towards meaningful personal change.
Couples Counselling and Marriage Therapy in Edmonton
Relationships can experience challenges involving communication, trust, conflict, intimacy, infidelity and family pressures. Our couples counselling services help partners understand each other, resolve disagreements and rebuild emotional connections. Bharat Sharma and our clinical team use evidence-based and Gottman-informed approaches to support couples experiencing relationship difficulties.
Family Counselling in Edmonton
Family relationships can become difficult because of communication problems, parenting challenges, generational differences and unresolved conflicts. Our family counselling services provide a welcoming, supportive space where family members can strengthen communication, better understand one another’s perspectives, and build healthier ways of relating to each other by oofering solutioin focused family therapy.
Online Therapy across Alberta
Support from anywhere. Access high-quality, professional care through our secure virtual platform, offering the same expertise as our in-person sessions. You do not need to live in Edmonton to access professional counselling from our team. We offer secure online therapy to eligible clients throughout Alberta, including Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray, and surrounding communities. Online counselling provides convenient access to professional support from the comfort of your home.
Psychological and Clinical Assessments
Our assessment services help individuals, families and organizations better understand psychological, behavioural, learning and cognitive concerns. Depending on the assessment required, services may include ADHD assessments, psychoeducational assessments, Academic Achievement,Executive Functioning, behavioural assessments and other psychological evaluations. Contact our office to discuss the appropriate assessment service for your needs
Addiction Counselling and Substance Abuse Treatment
Substance use and behavioural addictions can affect individuals,families and professional lives. Our addiction counselling services provide assessment, therapeutic support and individualized treatment recommendations for individuals experiencing alcohol, drug and other addiction-related concerns. We also provide Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) assessment services for eligible workplace and return-to-duty situations, including applicable DOT-related requirements.
Why Choose Our Edmonton Therapists
We are proud to have served Albertans for over 13 years, earning recognition for our dedication and quality. For six consecutive years, we have been honoured with the ThreeBestRated® Top 3 Marriage Therapy Award, highlighting our expertise in this important field. We have also been proud to be named by Best In Edmonton as a top mental health clinic and as one of the Best Psychologists in Edmonton. In 2026, Bharat Sharma was honoured with the ThreeBestRated Top 3 Couples Therapists in Edmonton award. Our passion for providing the best care has even been recognized by the Mayor of Edmonton, underscoring our ongoing commitment to excellence in therapy.
Proven Experience
Since 2013: Over a decade of helping thousands of Albertans heal, grow, and reclaim their lives through expert, professional care.
Award-Winning Counselling Team
Our team of Registered Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counsellors provides diverse, specialized expertise tailored to your unique needs.
Evidence-Based Therapy
We use clinically validated approaches like CBT, EMDR, and Gottman therapy to ensure you receive effective, goal-oriented support.
Flexible & Accessible
Access support your way with both in-person Edmonton sessions and secure, Alberta-wide virtual therapy, including evening and weekend hours.
Meet Our Edmonton Therapists & Psychologists
Our multidisciplinary team, comprising Registered Psychologists, Registered Social Workers, Certified Addiction Counsellors, Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP) and clinicians, offers decades of collective experience, diverse training backgrounds, and a unified commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy.
Bharat Sharma
RPC, CCAC, MPCC, RSW, SAP, DCA
Counsellor & Registered Social Worker
Dr. Vivek Sharma
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology,
Registered Psychologist, Alberta
Megha Mittal
B.Sc., MCP,
Registered Provisional Psychologist, Alberta
Mental Health Concerns We Help With
We offer caring, research-backed support for many different challenges. Our aim is to help you grow stronger, find clarity, and enjoy lasting well-being.
Testimonials
What others say
Award-Winning Counselling Services Backed by Experience and Expertise
Our team has provided thousands of counselling sessions to individuals, couples, families, and professionals, helping them overcome emotional and mental health challenges. Our clinic is trusted by healthcare professionals, First responders, Educators, Business professionals, Families, Newcomers to Canada, Students and young adults. We combine clinical expertise with compassionate care using evidence-based approaches, including CBT, EMDR, DBT, ACT, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and trauma-informed counselling.
FAQ About Counselling in Edmonton
Answers to the most common questions about our Counselling services, process, and billing.
Counselling costs in Edmonton vary based on a therapist’s qualifications, experience, and the type of service. At Edmonton Counselling Services, a 50-minute session costs $235. Many extended health benefit plans cover counselling with Registered Psychologists and Registered Social Workers. Contact our office for current fees and available services.
Yes. Edmonton Counselling Services offers direct billing to many major insurance providers when available. This can reduce your upfront costs and make payment easier. If direct billing isn’t available through your insurer, we’ll provide a detailed receipt for you to submit for reimbursement
Absolutely. We offer secure, confidential online counselling to clients across Alberta. Whether you’re in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat, or a rural community, you can connect with a professional counsellor from the comfort of home through our secure virtual platform.
Counselling can support you through a wide range of mental health, emotional, and relationship concerns. Our therapists work with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress and burnout, grief and loss, anger, addiction, relationship and marriage difficulties, family conflict, self-esteem, workplace challenges, and life transitions. We work collaboratively with you to develop practical strategies that support lasting, positive change and personal growth.
The number of counselling sessions varies based on your goals, concerns, and individual circumstances. Some clients achieve their goals in a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. During your initial consultation, your therapist will discuss your needs and help you develop a personalized treatment plan aligned with your goals and desired outcomes.
Choosing the right therapist is an important step in achieving positive counselling outcomes. Look for a qualified professional with experience in the area you need help with, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, addiction, or stress management. It’s also important to find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and understood. At Edmonton Counselling Services, our team includes Registered Psychologists, Registered Social Workers, Certified Addiction Counsellors, and Substance Abuse Professionals (SAP), allowing us to match clients with the therapist best suited to their unique needs and goals.
Yes. Confidentiality is a core element of professional counselling. Any information you share during sessions is kept private and protected in line with professional and legal standards. There are few exceptions where disclosure might be necessary by law, such as threats of immediate harm to yourself or others, child abuse, or a court order. Your therapist will discuss confidentiality thoroughly during your initial session.
Yes. Edmonton Counselling Services offers professional couples counselling and marriage counselling for partners seeking to improve communication, resolve conflict, rebuild trust, strengthen emotional connection, and enhance relationship satisfaction. Our Couples therapists use evidence-based approaches, including Solution-Focused Couples Therapy, the Gottman Method, EFT, and Sex Therapy, to help couples develop healthier and more fulfilling relationships. We provide client-focused couples therapy for intimacy, infidelity, and parenting transitions, both in-person and online, in addition to culturally sensitive and multicultural therapy.
Yes. Anxiety and depression are among the most common concerns we help clients address. Our therapists use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and other proven interventions to help clients manage symptoms, improve coping skills, and regain emotional balance and well-being.
Many extended health benefit plans provide coverage for counselling services offered by Registered Psychologists and Registered Social Workers. Coverage amounts and eligibility vary by provider and plan. We encourage clients to contact their insurance provider to confirm their mental health benefits before beginning counselling. Our team is also happy to answer questions regarding insurance and reimbursement options.
Yes. We provide specialized motor vehicle accident (MVA) counselling for individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, driving-related fear, PTSD symptoms, emotional distress, and adjustment difficulties following a collision. Our therapists work with clients to process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms, and regain confidence and emotional well-being. Direct billing may be available through approved motor vehicle accident insurance claims.
Yes. Edmonton Counselling Services is committed to providing culturally responsive counselling for Edmonton’s diverse communities. We offer counselling services in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and Gujarati to help clients communicate comfortably in their preferred language. Our multilingual therapists understand the cultural values, family dynamics, and unique experiences that may influence mental health and well-being, helping clients feel understood, supported, and respected throughout the counselling process.
Yes. We understand that many clients have busy work, school, and family schedules. Edmonton Counselling Services offers flexible appointment times, including evening and weekend sessions when available. Our goal is to make professional counselling accessible and convenient for individuals, couples, and families throughout Edmonton and Alberta.
Yes. Edmonton Counselling Services offers Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) assessment services, including virtual assessments for individuals who need a substance-use assessment following a workplace drug or alcohol violation.
However, there is an important distinction regarding the U.S. DOT FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
A Clearinghouse-related assessment must be conducted by a properly qualified and DOT-eligible Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) under U.S. DOT regulations, specifically 49 CFR Part 40.
The clinic’s website specifically advertises:
DOT Clearinghouse SAP assessments.
Initial substance-abuse evaluations.
Treatment and education recommendations.
Follow-up SAP evaluations.
Return-to-duty documentation.
Virtual and in-person appointments.
Contact details
2921 66 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6L 6N3, Canada
780-328-7706
2921 66 Street NW, Edmonton
Are you ready to start feeling better?
If you're seeking counselling near me in Edmonton, we’re delighted to support clients from all over—including Downtown Edmonton, Whyte Avenue, Mill Woods, Summerside, Windermere, Terwillegar, Clareview, Castle Downs, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Beaumont, Leduc, Spruce Grove, and surrounding communities. Conveniently situated in Southeast Edmonton, we offer warm, welcoming in-person sessions and secure online therapy throughout Alberta, making it easier for you to access the support you deserve.