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Professional Mental Health Counselling in Edmonton & Across Alberta
Our Services
We provide compassionate, evidence-informed counselling for individuals and families in Edmonton and virtually across Alberta, including support for first responders, postpartum mental health, stress, and life transitions.
Our Areas of Focus
At Brintnell Counselling & Psychology, we offer a range of evidence-informed counselling services designed to support individuals, couples, and families across Alberta through secure virtual sessions (in-person sessions returning July 2026 in Edmonton).
Explore the categories below to learn more about each area of focus.
We provide trauma-informed counselling for first responders, healthcare professionals, military members, and veterans navigating operational stress, burnout, and critical incident exposure. Explore our first responder and military counselling services to learn how we support those working in high-demand roles.
Support for individuals experiencing emotional exhaustion, life transitions, or workplace stress that feels overwhelming or unsustainable. Explore our life transitions and burnout counselling services to begin rebuilding balance and resilience.
Compassionate support for individuals experiencing postpartum changes, fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and the emotional transition into parenthood. Learn more about our postpartum and perinatal counselling services and how we help families during this vulnerable season.
Trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating the lasting impact of difficult or overwhelming experiences, including PTSD symptoms and chronic stress responses. Learn more about our trauma counselling approach and the evidence-based methods we use to support recovery.
Evidence-informed counselling for anxiety, stress, depression, intrusive thoughts, and challenges with mood or emotional regulation. Explore our mental health counselling services to find tailored support that fits your needs.
Support for individuals and couples navigating communication challenges, conflict, trust concerns, or life transitions affecting their relationship. Learn more about our relationship and couples counselling services and how we help partners strengthen connection and understanding.
Counselling for individuals navigating identity exploration, self criticism, and finding a sense of belonging. Learn more about our virtual counselling services for self-worth and identity, and discover support during periods of uncertainty.
Age-appropriate counselling for children and adolescents experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, social challenges, or school-related stress. Explore our virtual child and teen therapy services to learn how we support young clients and their families.
Find the Right Clinician for Your Needs
Each of our clinicians brings unique experience and training to support your counselling journey.
Browse by service area below to explore therapists who work within that area of care.
Counselling for military members, veterans, and first responders acknowledges the unique contexts and stressors associated with service-based roles.
Counselling during periods of burnout or life transition provides space to reflect on stress, identity shifts, and changing priorities.
All of our team members offer Life Transitions & Burnout counselling. Discover our team and find your therapist using the link below.
Counselling related to postpartum changes, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, and the transition into parenthood offers space to explore emotional responses, uncertainty, and grief.
Trauma-informed counselling provides a supportive environment to explore the impact of difficult or distressing experiences.
Counselling for anxiety, stress, depression, obsessive-compulsive concerns and more.
All of our team members offer Anxiety, Depression, & Stress-Related Counselling. In-depth OCD Counselling is available with the Charlotte Emerick, RSW.
Support for navigating communication challenges, boundaries, conflict, or other concerns affecting relationships. Sessions available for individuals and couples.
Counselling for individuals navigating identity exploration (including 2SLGBTQIA+ support and cultural identity), self criticism, and finding a sense of belonging.
For 2SLGBTQIA+ support:
For self-worth and cultural identity support:
Age-appropriate support for children and adolescents to navigate anxiety, stress, social challenges, and neurodivergence.
For children ages 5-12:
All of our clinicians offer counselling for teens (ages 13-17). Discover our team and find your therapist using the link below.
Access counselling from anywhere in Alberta through secure, confidential online sessions. Virtual therapy offers convenience and flexibility while maintaining the same quality care and therapeutic relationship.
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Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re seeking support for a specific concern or navigating a broader life transition, we’re here to help you find the right fit. Reach out to schedule a consultation or learn more about our services.