Psychology & Counselling Services in Edmonton and across Alberta
Compassionate, evidence-based counselling for anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, grief, and life's many challenges. In-person counselling in North Edmonton and secure virtual counselling available throughout Alberta.
Your Meaningful Life Changes Happen Here
Imagine managing your emotions with confidence. Feeling steady when life feels chaotic. Staying calm under pressure. Thinking clearly instead of reacting emotionally. Finding relief in your sleep, your habits, your thoughts, and your relationships. 
Whatever you imagine for your life...
Your Goals, Your Healing, AND Your JourneY
ARE OUR PRIORITIES 
Real change is possible—and you don’t have to do it alone.
When Life is Unmanageable, Change is Within Reach
Life can feel like turbulent waters at times. You may be functioning on the outside, but inside you feel exhausted, anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. Maybe your thoughts won’t slow down. Maybe your emotions feel like they rise without warning. Maybe you’re carrying something heavy that no one else sees.
At Overcoming Waves Psychology & Counselling, you don’t have to navigate the storm alone. Therapy is a place where you can learn how to be in control of your emotions, steady your footing, and begin moving toward clarity, strength, and renewed hope.
No matter where you are in your journey — stressed, depressed, grieving, or simply wanting more peace — we are here for you.
Featured Counselling Services
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, or the lasting effects of a difficult life experience, support is available. Explore some of our most requested counselling services below.
Anxiety & Panic Therapy
Helping you regain calm, confidence, and emotional balance.
Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Compassionate support for healing from difficult experiences.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based therapy for trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories.
Motor Vehicle Accident Therapy
Support for emotional recovery following a motor vehicle accident.
Burnout & Work Stress Counselling
Restore balance, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
How We Work: Your First Steps Toward Feeling Better
Starting therapy can feel intimidating — especially if you’re unsure what to expect. It’s normal to have questions, hesitations, or even fears about starting therapy. At Overcoming Waves Psychology & Counselling, we recognize the courage it takes to reach out for support.
From the moment you contact us, our priority is to ensure you feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for every step of the way. Your experience with us is grounded in trust, compassion, and collaboration—so you never have to navigate your healing alone.
Trust
We strive to build a relationship where you feel understood, respected, and safe to be open. Trust grows over time and we honor every step you take toward vulnerability.
Compassion
We approach your story with kindness and understanding, recognizing the courage it takes to seek support. Your emotions and experiences are met with gentleness and respect.
Collaboration
We work together toward the goals that matter most to you. Your voice, your experiences and your hopes guide the direction of therapy, ensuring the process is meaningful and empowering.
Safe
You remain in control of what you choose to share and when you share it. Therapy moves at the pace that feels right for you and your boundaries are honored throughout the process.
Supported
You are met with warmth, empathy, and zero judgment. This is a space where you don’t have to pretend you are okay or have everything figured out—you can simply show up as you are.
Genuinely cared for
Your well-being is at the heart of our work. We listen deeply, hold space for your emotions and stay present with you as you explore what you’re going through.
Light After The Storm
You may be walking through a difficult season right now, or carrying the weight of past experiences that still impact you today — but these storms do not have to define your future.
With compassionate support, the emotions that once felt overwhelming can become easier to navigate. You can find steady ground again, understand your feelings more clearly and move forward with a greater sense of confidence and strength. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, burnout, grief, or the emotional effects of a motor vehicle accident, healing is possible.
There is hope. There is healing. And there is a path forward.
Healing can begin at any point in your life. Are you ready to begin?
Serving Edmonton and Communities across Alberta
Overcoming Waves Psychology & Counselling provides in-person counselling in North Edmonton and secure virtual counselling for clients throughout Alberta. We regularly support clients from Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, and surrounding communities.
Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, trauma, burnout, grief, life transitions, or other counselling services, professional help is available both in-person and online.
Additional Counselling Services
We also offer faith-informed Christian counselling for clients who wish to incorporate their faith into the therapeutic process.
If you are in a mental health emergency or in a crisis please contact:
Call 911
The Distress Line
780-482-4357
ACCESS 24/7
780-424-2424
Adult Mental Health Helpline
1-877-303-2642
Kids Help Line
1-800-668-6868 or text 686-868 the word CONNECT
Alberta Addiction Health Line
1-866-332-2322
Visit your nearest Emergency Department at a Hospital
