Counselling Adults

We offer a safe, nonjudgmental atmosphere to express and explore your struggles, emotions, hopes and desires.

Supporting adults with addiction and substance use disorders
Diagnosing and treating adults with ADHD
Helping adults develop anger management strategies
Advising adults with anxiety
Offing adults psychotherapy for bipolar disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Counselling adults with career guidance
Diagnosing and treating adults with caregiver burnout
Giving adults coping skills
Supporting adults dealing with health diagnoses
Supporting adults experiencing custody loss
Diagnosing and treating adults with depression
Advising adults going through a divorce and post-divorce adjustment
Providing adults therapy for eating disorders
Providing positive strategies to adults dealing with family conflict
Supporting adults suffering grief, bereavement and loss
Counselling adults experiencing infertility and reproductive trauma
Offering life coaching and transition skills to adults
Supporting adults with marital and premarital counselling
Diagnosing and providing psychotherapy for adults suffering from mood disorders
Advising adults so they have positive and successful relationships
Helping adults gain positive self-esteem
Treating adults working through sexuality and sex therapy
Diagnosing and treating adults with somatic (physical) issues
Offering adults counselling based on their spirituality/ religious beliefs
Teaching adults stress management
Assisting adults with suicidal thoughts and ideation
Diagnosing and guiding adults experiencing trauma
Specializing in women’s issues
Advising adults with strategies to deal with workplace conflict

Questions?
Need some answers?

We’ve included commonly asked questions by our clients in our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to guide you.

What’s the difference between counselling and psychological services?

Counselling at WCC includes talk therapy, psychotherapy, coaching, feedback, and specific treatment. Registered psychologists at WCC provide psychological services. Psychological services at WCC entail counselling, but these therapists can offer diagnosis, assessment and particular treatment modalities. All registered Psychologists at WCC provide psychological services and counselling.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

WCC offers counselling and psychological services. You must check with your health insurance provider to see what service they will cover; this will help you decide which therapist’s services might be right for you. WCC direct bills with Alberta Blue Cross only. If you have another insurance provider, you may pay for your service at the time of the appointment, and WCC will provide you with a receipt so you can get reimbursed from your provider.

What if my insurance doesn’t cover my treatment?

Alternative ways to pay for treatment are out of pocket, through your health benefits account (insurance), and potential community grants. Some therapists may have a pro bono caseload which you can inquire about.

How much will treatment cost?

Counselling and treatment costs depend on the therapist’s expertise, education, experience, and licensing board. Session costs can range from $180 to $220 per hour. Some therapists also offer a sliding scale hourly rate, which we can discuss with you when you inquire.

How many sessions will I need to take?

The number of sessions depends on every individual’s presenting issues and concerns and willingness to do the work. On average, clients need 10 to 20 sessions.

Will my sessions differ if I take them in person versus online or through telehealth?

No. Your sessions will be in the same format and equally successful, in person, via video calls, or on the phone.

Will my sessions be private?

All sessions are private and confidential.

How do I know if my child needs treatment?

Meeting with a counsellor to discuss your worries and concerns about your child’s struggles will help you and your child. Please speak to our office manager as a first step to determine whether counselling is needed.

What if I think my parents need help; what should I do?

You can always suggest counselling as an option to help them: we offer family counselling, providing a safe environment for you to voice your concerns with or without them. Our counsellors can also meet with you one on one and help you brainstorm the best ways to approach your parents with your concerns.