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Welcome to my online booking page for Schaefer Counselling Services—I’m so glad you’re here.
I provide counselling and offer online booking for in-person, virtual, or telephone sessions for adult clients across Alberta and in other unregulated provinces and territories, including British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. Appointments are scheduled in Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)—please consider this when booking from outside Alberta.
You can manage your appointments online, including rescheduling or canceling as needed. I require 24 hours notice for cancellations or changes. Late cancellations and no-shows will incur a fee, and I ask that you provide a valid credit card to keep on file for these situations.
A limited number of reduced-rate sessions are available and are intended for individuals experiencing significant financial hardship. To access these sessions, a prior consultation is required before booking a reduced-rate appointment online. This allows us to connect and discuss your needs. Thank you for understanding.
My office is located on the second floor, accessible by stairs or a chair lift. If you require the chair lift, please contact me in advance for further details.
If you have any questions or need assistance with booking, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to help. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your journey.
Please note: I will be out of the office from Monday, September 9, through Friday, September 20, inclusive. I will return on Monday, September 22. During this time, I will not be available for appointments or phone messages. I will respond to emails after my return. For urgent matters, please call 911 or use the emergency contacts listed on my website. Thank you.
Take good care of yourself.
Warmly, Annika
Welcome to our online booking site
Counselling
**Counselling and psychotherapy offer numerous benefits for individuals seeking emotional support, personal growth, and overall mental well-being. These therapeutic approaches provide a confidential, non-judgmental, and validating space where clients can safely explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours with the guidance of a trained therapist.**
**Key benefits include:**
**Improved Mental Health:** Therapy supports managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges, leading to better emotional regulation and healthier coping strategies.
**Enhanced Self-Awareness:** Through reflection and open dialogue, clients gain deeper insight into their emotions, behaviours, and thought patterns, promoting self-understanding and personal growth.
**Better Relationships:** Therapy fosters improved communication, conflict resolution skills, and emotional intimacy, strengthening relationships with partners, family, friends, and colleagues.
**Healing from Trauma:** Evidence-based techniques such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) effectively help process and heal from traumatic experiences.
**Empowerment and Growth:** Therapy supports building self-esteem, setting and achieving personal goals, and developing resilience, empowering clients to face life’s challenges with greater confidence and strength.
**Support for Life Transitions:** Whether navigating career changes, loss, or relationship challenges, therapy provides guidance and support for adapting to new circumstances.
**Enhanced Physical Well-Being:** Because mental and emotional health closely impact physical health, many clients experience relief from chronic pain symptoms, improved sleep, and better overall wellness.
Whether you live in St. Albert or the surrounding communities, my counselling practice offers a confidential, client-centred space where every client is deeply respected, and individual worldviews and spirituality are honoured. I provide opportunities to integrate your personal beliefs into therapy and have extensive experience in Christian counselling for those seeking faith-based support.
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