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Sometimes you need a confidential space that is just for you. Individual counselling helps you make sense of what you are going through, build coping skills and move toward the life you want.
Registeredclinical social worker
In personor online across Alberta
MultilingualEnglish, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi, Urdu
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Quick answer
Individual counselling is one-on-one therapy with a trained mental health professional. It offers a confidential space to talk through emotions, relationships and life challenges, understand patterns, and learn practical skills. Your counsellor tailors evidence-based approaches, such as CBT, DBT skills or EMDR, to your goals.
You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to start. Many people come for support with stress, life changes, relationships or personal growth.
Is this right for you?
There is no wrong reason to reach out. These are some of the most common.
Feeling on edge, overwhelmed or unable to switch off.
Sadness, emptiness or loss of motivation.
Work, family or financial pressure taking a toll.
Trauma, loss or events that still affect you.
Conflict with a partner, family or friends.
Immigration, career change, separation or new parenthood.
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
We start by understanding your story and goals, then choose approaches that fit. You decide what we focus on.
Sessions are usually 50 to 60 minutes, in person at our South Edmonton office or online by secure video anywhere in Alberta.
Practical tools for changing unhelpful thoughts and habits, useful for anxiety, depression and stress.
Skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress and staying grounded.
Safe, paced support for healing from difficult experiences.
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.
Find specific support
Explore detailed pages for some of the most common concerns.
Choose your therapist
Pick someone who feels like a good fit, then book directly with them on Jane or send us a request below.
Registered Clinical Social Worker
Registered Clinical Social Worker in Alberta and Registered Social Worker in Ontario, offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling for individuals, couples and families.
Registered Social Worker
Compassionate, culturally responsive and trauma-informed support for anxiety, stress, burnout, relationships, life transitions and newcomer and career transitions.
Not sure who to choose? Select “No preference” in the form and we will match you.
If something is affecting your mood, relationships, work or sleep, or you simply want support, counselling can help. A free 15-minute consultation is a good way to find out.
We talk about what brings you in, your background and your goals, and explain confidentiality. You leave with a sense of the plan and a few first steps.
Most people start weekly or every two weeks, then space sessions out as they improve.
Yes. What you share is confidential, with legal limits such as risk of serious harm, which your counsellor explains at the start.
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
contact@disha.ca
3818A 97 St NW #203, Edmonton, AB T6E 6N2
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