Anxiety & Depression

Embark on a transformative online journey toward wellness with our specialized counselling services, addressing the nuanced challenges of anxiety, depression, and burnout. Our virtual approach identifies the root causes and equips you with effective strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Tailored for those experiencing chronic stress, fatigue, and emotional turmoil, our online therapy sessions focus on restoring balance and enhancing well-being. Through a commitment to self-care, healthy boundaries, and resilience-building, our expert online guidance promises a personalized path to energy, motivation, and fulfillment, accessible anywhere you feel comfortable.

Our online counselling services are rooted in a deep commitment to understanding and empathetic support, promising to make every client feel profoundly understood and compassionately cared for from the safety of their own space. We recognize the significant impact of anxiety, depression, and burnout on your life. Our online therapists are here to provide a nurturing environment through virtual sessions, encouraging you to share your feelings and challenges openly, ensuring you feel seen, heard, and validated. Prioritizing empathetic support, we aim to cultivate a therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual understanding, facilitating effective online healing and recovery.

Our online counselling services cater to a wide array of needs through both individual and group therapy options, ensuring you receive the support that best aligns with your journey towards healing. In our individual sessions, you'll benefit from a personalized approach where therapy is tailored to your unique experiences, ideal for deep explorations and targeted strategies against anxiety, depression, burnout, or navigating life's transitions. Alternatively, our group therapy provides a sense of community and shared healing, where connecting with others facing similar challenges enriches your recovery with collective wisdom and empathy. Both modalities are designed to offer flexibility, privacy, and the effectiveness of evidence-based practices, all accessible from the comfort and safety of your home. Choose the path that resonates with your personal healing journey and take a step towards rediscovering balance and well-being.

Discover a brighter, more hopeful path forward with our online counselling services dedicated to mood improvement amidst the challenges of anxiety, depression, and burnout. Our virtual platform offers a safe, convenient space where you can engage with skilled therapists who specialize in uplifting spirits and enhancing emotional well-being. Through personalized therapy sessions conducted online, we focus on identifying and transforming the thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to mood fluctuations. Utilizing a blend of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, our goal is to foster a significant uplift in your mood, leading to a more positive and stable emotional state.

Embrace the efficacy of proven success through our online counselling services, which utilize evidence-based treatments to tackle anxiety, depression, and burnout. Committed to delivering the most effective, scientifically supported online treatment modalities, we focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through virtual sessions. This approach not only enhances the quality of our care but also strengthens your trust in our online methodology. Gain peace of mind knowing you're in the hands of dedicated professionals employing validated strategies for a successful recovery, all accessible from the comfort of your home.

Our comprehensive online counselling services offer a lifeline to those battling anxiety, depression, and burnout, providing practical solutions and coping strategies in a virtual format. We understand the profound effects of stress on both mind and body and are dedicated to equipping you with an arsenal of online tools for mindfulness, relaxation, and time management. Our aim is to lower your stress levels and enhance your ability to handle life's challenges with confidence and resilience. Join us online to cultivate a healthier, more balanced approach to life's hurdles, ensuring your well-being and improving your quality of life from wherever you are.

Life's transitions, whether prompted by illness, career changes, or other significant life events, can often lead to temporary bouts of anxiety, depression, and feelings of burnout. Our online counselling services recognize the impact these pivotal moments can have on your mental health and overall well-being. Through virtual sessions, we offer specialized support tailored to help you navigate the uncertainties and emotional upheavals associated with such changes. Our empathetic therapists are here to guide you in processing these experiences, providing you with coping strategies and resilience-building techniques to manage the stress and emotional challenges these transitions may bring.

Our focused online self-care strategies counselling services are designed to enhance your mental and physical health, providing you with a repertoire of practical techniques and habits crucial for well-being and resilience. From mindfulness exercises and relaxation techniques to establishing healthy routines, we tailor self-care practices to fit your unique lifestyle and preferences. These personalized strategies aim to ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and burnout while enhancing your overall life quality. With our online support, develop a self-care routine that aids in recovery and lays the groundwork for lasting health and balance, accessible anytime, anywhere.

Our goal extends beyond immediate symptom relief for anxiety, depression, and burnout; we aim to bolster your ability to manage future stress through our online counselling services. Integrating evidence-based therapies with customized coping strategies, we focus on building resilience, emotional adaptability, and problem-solving skills in a virtual setting. This comprehensive approach not only seeks to alleviate current symptoms but also prepares you for upcoming challenges with increased confidence. Join us online for a journey that promises not just recovery but a fortified, more resilient future.

Payments
Payment for private counselling is not covered under Alberta Health Care. However, most benefit plans provide coverage for therapy under Psychological Services. 

ACS service fees are guided by the Recommended Fee Schedule endorsed by the Psychologists’ Association of Alberta, which can be viewed here. Rates listed are effective as of January 1st, 2023 and are subject to change. Our administrative staff will confirm the fee schedule when you contact us.

We recommend couples and family counselling sessions are 1.5 hours in length.

Telephone consultations with clients, parents, teachers, and physicians will be charged in 15 minute increments of the therapist's hourly rate.

Formal reporting requests by clients or 3rd parties (e.g., insurance companies, lawyers) will be billed according to our fee schedule.

Please note that the fees for some of our specialized therapies may be different. We will discuss them prior to your session.

We are happy to take payment in the following forms:

• Credit Card (VISA, Mastercard, American Express)
• Internet Bank Transfer
• Direct Deposit

Third Party Billing
In some cases, our fees may be covered through and billed directly to a third party payors. In the past, we have worked with legal firms, Section B, and community not-for-profit organizations. Prior to an appointment being booked under this arrangement, the ACS accounting department will contact the third-party payor to confirm billing procedures.

Insurance
Employer Health Benefit (EHB) and Personal Health Benefit (PHB) insurance plan providers often cover mental health services. Plans provide a fixed dollar amount for services, a pooled account for "paramedical services" including psychology, or a coverage based on a percentage. You can find your specific coverage in your online account, benefits book, or by contacting your human resources department or plan provider. Some plans provide a Health Spending Account that gives the employee flexibility to cover the services they need individually.

Not every insurance plan offers direct billing and not every plan covers every type of mental health therapist, so it's important to confirm your coverage before you schedule an appointment.

Questions to ask your insurance provider are:

1. What types of clinicians (e.g. Registered Psychologists, Registered Provisional Psychologists, Canadian Certified Counsellors) do I have coverage for?
2. Does my plan offer direct billing for all clinicians?
3. Is there a maximum coverage amount (per year/lifetime)? If so, what is it?
4. When does my insurance coverage 'roll-over' or 'renew'?

Please note that only your insurance company can provide this information to you. As a service provider, we are unable to request your plan's details.

You are responsible to pay any outstanding balance that is not covered by your insurance plan.

We do all assessments and therapy sessions using video chat software, screen sharing, and remote administrational of psychological questionnaires. We follow provincial and federal legislation regarding privacy and security, and we continue to update our knowledge.

While some people prefer the experience of being in the room with the therapist during traditional in-person therapy, our clients find there are distinct advantages to online therapy.

• Accessibility: Clients with limited mobility often struggle to arrange transportation to and from their home or to navigate professional buildings that often have difficult parking and building design. Online therapy eliminates this physical and financial cost.
• Convenience: Couples seeking therapy have the added challenge to schedule sessions around two busy schedules. With online therapy, they can attend sessions even if they are in different postal codes due to work-related travel. Additionally, sessions are more easy to access when emergencies arise, even if you are not near your therapist's office.
• Economy: Scheduling therapy means budgeting the expense and time to travel to and from the location. It also can mean arranging childcare and the related travel time. Online therapy eliminates some if not all of these considerations.
• Familiarity: It is often easier to open up about difficult subject when you are more comfortable. With online therapy, you can literally attend with all the comforts of home.
• Privacy: Sometimes it is hard to discuss problems in a relationship when the person is sitting beside you. Couples therapy and Family therapy can often benefit from a little physical distance during a difficult conversation.
• Safety: Commuting is no longer a hindrance to therapy during bad weather. Icy roads and snowstorms will not cause traffic delays and won't create the backlog of appointments during the day.

• Go to our online booking page.
• Choose your service, therapist, date & time.
• Input your credit or debit card to secure booking slot.
• Send insurance details to admin@auschratcounselling.ca.
• We will send intake forms to complete before your session.
• We will call via phone or video call at session time.
• Straightforward & clear communication.
• Relax in your space & chat with your therapist.