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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-focused therapy that helps you change the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck. It is one of the most researched therapies for anxiety, depression and stress.
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Quick answer
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based talk therapy built on the idea that thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected. In CBT you learn to notice unhelpful thinking patterns, test them against reality and change behaviours that keep problems going. Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with skills to practise between appointments.
CBT is a recommended first-line psychological treatment for many conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, insomnia and PTSD, and it is often effective in a relatively short number of sessions.
Is this right for you?
CBT is adapted to each concern. These are some of the most common.
Worry, panic attacks, phobias and social anxiety.
Low mood, loss of motivation and negative self-talk.
Intrusive thoughts and compulsions, using exposure and response prevention.
Perfectionism, overwork and difficulty setting limits.
Irritability, outbursts and conflict.
Insomnia, using CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) strategies.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and see if we are the right fit. No referral is needed.
How we help
CBT is collaborative. You and your therapist agree on goals, then work through them step by step.
Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes, in person at our South Edmonton office or online by secure video anywhere in Alberta.
Together we map how situations, thoughts, feelings and actions feed into each other, so you can see where change is possible.
You learn to catch thinking traps, such as catastrophizing or all-or-nothing thinking, and develop more balanced, realistic perspectives.
Gradual exposure, behavioural activation and problem solving help you break avoidance and build habits that support wellbeing.
Step by step
A typical path. Your therapist adapts it to you.
A free 15-minute call to share what is going on, ask questions and get matched with the right therapist.
We listen, understand your history and goals, and agree on a plan together.
You build practical skills in session and try them in daily life, at a pace that feels manageable.
We check progress against your goals and adjust, wrap up, or plan follow-up support.
Care from a Registered Clinical Social Worker (MSW, RCSW) who is a Diplomate and Certified in CBT, with EMDR, DBT and Gottman training.
Our office is in South Edmonton, with secure video sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Counselling in English, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi and Urdu.
We direct bill select insurance providers. Eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP.
Respectful, trauma-informed care for people of every background.
Choose your therapist
Pick someone who feels like a good fit, then book directly with them on Jane or send us a request below.
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Many people benefit from around 8 to 20 sessions, depending on the concern and its severity. We review progress regularly.
No. CBT aims for balanced, realistic thinking rather than forced positivity, and it combines thinking skills with changes in behaviour.
Usually, yes. Short practice tasks between sessions help you apply skills to real life and speed up progress.
Yes. Research shows CBT can be effective by video, and online sessions are available anywhere in Alberta.
No. You can book directly online or by phone. A doctor’s referral is not required, although some insurance plans ask for one, so check your plan if you plan to claim.
Many extended health plans cover counselling with a Registered Clinical Social Worker. We direct bill select insurance providers, and eligible clients can access free counselling through NIHB and IFHP. Check your plan for coverage details.
Our office is at 3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2, in South Edmonton. We also offer secure online sessions anywhere in Alberta.
Take the first step
Send a request and we will reply to arrange your first session, or book a time yourself on our secure Jane App portal.
587-372-3143
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3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
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