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About Disha Counselling & Wellness Centre

Disha means direction. We help individuals, couples and families find their way through life’s challenges with compassionate, evidence-based and culturally responsive care.

Registeredclinical social worker

In personor online across Alberta

MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu

Who we are

Who is Disha Counselling & Wellness Centre?

Disha Counselling & Wellness Centre is an Edmonton counselling practice led by Mukesh Mishra, MSW, a Registered Clinical Social Worker. We provide counselling for individuals, couples, families, teens and children, mental health and capacity assessments, and clinical supervision for social workers from an ACSW-approved RCSW supervisor, in person in South Edmonton and online across Alberta.

We are especially experienced in supporting South Asian, immigrant and multicultural families, and we welcome people of every background.

At a glance

Founded by: Mukesh Mishra, MSW, RCSW
Location: 3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
Formats: In person, online, home visits for capacity assessments
Coverage: Direct billing to select insurers; NIHB and IFHP for eligible clients

Our approach

What guides our work

These principles shape every session.

Evidence-based

We use approaches with strong research support, such as CBT, EMDR, DBT skills and the Gottman Method.

Culturally responsive

We respect your culture, faith, language and family values, and adapt care to fit them.

Trauma-informed

Safety, choice and collaboration come first, at a pace that feels right for you.

Accessible

In-person and online options, multilingual care, direct billing and free counselling for eligible clients.

Collaborative

You set the goals. We work with you, and with your other providers when you wish.

Confidential

Your privacy is protected under Alberta privacy laws and professional standards.

Our founder

Mukesh Mishra, MSW, RCSW

Mukesh is a Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta, a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and a Designated Capacity Assessor in Alberta. He holds a Master of Social Work with a clinical focus and is a Diplomate and Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies), with Gottman Method couples training and advanced training in EMDR and DBT.

He counsels in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.

Reviews

What clients say

      EXCELLENT  
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   Spencer Toto 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I only went 1 time but I felt so comfortable to open up about things I never spoke about to anyone. Thank you I would highly recommend this place!
  
 
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   sagan sandhu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is a clinic with a history and a place where you want to return. Experienced, attentive, professional specialist. Always listens to requests and does everything at the highest level, has magical hands
  
 
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   Rashad Rashadulhaq 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a few sessions with Mukesh and I’m really glad I found him. From the first meeting, he made me feel comfortable and listened without judging. It was easy to talk to him. He gave me simple and practical tips that I could actually use in my daily life. He helped me understand my thoughts and feelings better. Because of his guidance, I feel more calm, confident, and in control. I’have seen real improvement in how I handle stress and problems. He truly cares and takes his time to understand you. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for support and guidance. Thanks Mukesh for everything.
  
 
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   Riazul Haq 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was so much depressed and disappointed for some reasons.
My family doctor referred to Mukesh Mishra counselor to make me mentally stabilized.
I attended required counseling sessions with Mukesh.  I found this guy very professional,  empathetic and very experienced person who brought me back to my normal life.
I am very thankful to the agency especially to Mr. Mukesh Mishra who gave me time and utilized his professional knowledge to make me mentally stabilized.
I wish him best of luck.
  
 
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   sonu bansal 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a great experience with mukesh
  
 
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   Aman Sidhu 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Mukesh supported my mother, Manjit Kaur, with great professionalism and empathy. He listened carefully, showed genuine understanding, and provided strong emotional support. We truly appreciate his help and would highly recommend him.
  
 
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   C.H.C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. “Great experience! Very easy to communicate with and extremely accommodating. Highly recommended.”