One-on-One Support for Addictions and Personal Concerns
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WHY CHOOSE US
A Private Place to Discuss Concerns
Individual counselling gives you time to talk about habits, emotions, or experiences that make daily life difficult. You may be concerned about an addiction, dealing with a loss, or struggling to manage stress or anger. We listen without judgment and help you explore what you want to change.
At Lumina Counselling Services, we work with you to choose goals and skills that relate to your concerns. Our approach uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and considers your experiences, relationships, and circumstances. You can ask questions and tell us what is helping throughout your sessions.
Difficult situations
An addiction can begin to affect your health, work, finances, and relationships. You may find yourself repeating a behaviour despite its effects or feel unsure about how to stop. Addiction counselling gives you space to discuss these concerns honestly.
We support clients facing chemical and behavioural addictions, including concerns about alcohol or drug use. Sessions explore triggers, urges, and what keeps a pattern going. Together, we discuss your readiness for change, set realistic goals, and practise other ways to respond to stress or difficult emotions.
SERVICES
Personal difficulties do not always fit into one category. We can discuss one concern or explore how several experiences affect each other.
A death, separation, health change, or other loss can leave you unsure of how to manage daily life. Grief counselling gives you time to express your feelings and adjust to changes without pressure to follow a set timeline.
Parting with possessions may cause distress, even as clutter makes your space harder to use. We explore the thoughts and feelings connected to your belongings and work on small, manageable changes.
Intrusive thoughts or repeated actions can feel difficult to interrupt. Sessions help you discuss these experiences, recognize patterns, and explore ways to respond to the distress they cause.
A strong fear of an object, place, or situation may limit your choices. We help you explore that fear, discuss its effects, and work on responses at a pace suited to your needs.
Harsh self-judgment may hold you back from making decisions, setting boundaries, or trying new things. Counselling helps you question unhelpful beliefs and develop a more balanced view of yourself.
Work, caregiving, money concerns, and major changes can leave you feeling overwhelmed. We help you identify sources of pressure and practise ways to manage your responsibilities and reactions.
Strong reactions can make it hard to explain what is wrong. Sessions focus on recognizing warning signs, understanding triggers, and practising ways to pause and express concerns more clearly.
Questions about identity, belonging, traditions, or competing expectations can be difficult to sort through. We give you room to discuss your experiences and consider choices that respect your values and background.
We begin by discussing what brought you to counselling and what you hope to address.
You can explain what feels useful, raise concerns, and revisit your goals as your needs change.
Individual counselling can help you notice your responses and consider different choices during difficult moments.
Progress differs for each person. We discuss the changes you notice and the areas where you still need support.
STEPS
We talk about what has been happening, how it affects your life, and what you want help with. You can also ask questions about counselling before deciding what to work on.
Together, we identify priorities and choose techniques that fit your situation. We explain the approach and discuss how you can practise the skills.
You try strategies during sessions and in daily life. We review your experience, discuss difficulties, and adjust the work where needed.
Appointments
We offer individual counselling in St. Albert, AB, and welcome clients from Edmonton and surrounding communities. Appointments are available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, by appointment only.
For support focused on worry or low mood, explore our anxiety and depression counselling page.
Contact us to discuss support for addictions, grief, stress, or another personal concern. We can answer your questions and explain what to expect from individual counselling. Use our contact form to request a private appointment.
