Edmonton Counselling Services
Edmonton Counselling Services has provided in-person and online therapy since 2013, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, EMDR, DBT, and ACT for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and grief. They offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appoi
- Emphasis on counselling / therapy
- Virtual / telehealth
- Direct billing
- Multilingual / cultural
- 303 client reviews (4.8★ average)
Strong fit for counselling / therapy.
Edmonton Counselling Services has provided in-person and online therapy since 2013, using evidence-based approaches including CBT, EMDR, DBT, and ACT for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and grief. They offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend appointments, direct billing for extended health plans, and serve diverse populations including healthcare professionals, first responders, and newcomers to Canada.
Ask specifically about SAP clearinghouse timelines upfront if returning to a safety-sensitive job
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What they're known for.
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Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Anxiety, stress, anger management, and substance abuse professional (SAP) assessments
- Anger management programs with certificate completion
- DOT/Clearinghouse return-to-work SAP evaluations
- Motor vehicle accident trauma recovery
Ask first if
- At least one reviewer reported feeling judged and questioned the recommendation to book additional sessions — doing a trial session first may help assess fit
- Motor vehicle accident or workplace incident leading to counselling need
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Edmonton families.
Edmonton, AB
In their own words.
“Bharat Sharma did a great job with the SAP assessment. He made the process smooth and straightforward for my return-to-work plan for clearinghouses . Highly recommend for anyone needing a Substance Abuse Professional.”
“Understood our needs and how to be better people , great to talk to , has lots of experience… had a couple sessions and helped me realize I needed to change. Definitely need more time Grateful to have such a person to help.”
Excerpts from public Google reviews. See all reviews on the provider's Google listing.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Counselling Services · this provider | 303 | 4.8 | Counselling / Therapy |
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| Envision Mind Care | 93 | 4.0 | Depression & Anxiety |
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What types of counselling does Edmonton Counselling Services offer? +
Reviewers mention services including anxiety and stress counselling, anger management courses, couples and individual therapy, substance abuse professional (SAP) assessments for DOT/Clearinghouse return-to-work, and motor vehicle accident trauma therapy.
Who is the primary counsellor at Edmonton Counselling Services? +
The primary practitioner referenced across reviews is Bharat Sharma, who is described as a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and holistic approach Master Practitioner.
Is Edmonton Counselling Services a good fit for DOT Clearinghouse SAP assessments? +
Multiple reviewers specifically mention completing SAP evaluations for Clearinghouse return-to-work requirements and describe the process as smooth, thorough, and clearly explained.
Does the service offer anger management courses with a certificate? +
Reviewers describe completing multi-part anger management courses and receiving certificates promptly upon completion.
Is Edmonton Counselling Services suitable for motor vehicle accident trauma? +
Several reviewers specifically sought help following motor vehicle accidents and reported improvement in stress, anxiety, and trauma symptoms through sessions with Bharat Sharma.
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