Emotional Regulation

We focus on managing emotions, offering straightforward and accessible support to help you navigate the complex world of emotional regulation. We understand that feelings can sometimes feel overwhelming or difficult to control, which is why we're here to guide you through the process of understanding and managing your emotions in a healthy way. By breaking down the concept of emotional regulation into everyday language, we aim to make it easier for you to apply these strategies in your daily life. Whether you're dealing with anger, sadness, anxiety, or any other emotion, we provide practical tools and techniques to help you find balance and peace.

Our online counselling services focus on teaching healthy coping strategies, promising practical skills for managing emotional responses in a constructive manner. We understand that navigating emotions can be challenging, which is why we're committed to providing you with effective tools and techniques to enhance your emotional regulation. From mindfulness exercises and cognitive-behavioral techniques to stress reduction and communication skills, our approach is tailored to help you develop a robust set of coping strategies. These skills are designed not only to assist you in the moment but to serve as a foundation for long-term emotional health and well-being.

Our therapeautic approaches  include Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the importance of processing and understanding emotions for effective emotional regulation. EFT helps clients delve into their emotional experiences, identifying and exploring the underlying feelings that influence their thoughts and behaviors. By working through these emotions in a supportive and guided setting, individuals can achieve greater emotional clarity, resolve emotional conflicts, and develop healthier ways of responding to emotional triggers. Our experienced counsellors are trained in EFT techniques, offering a compassionate space where you can safely explore and transform your emotional world.

We offer targeted support for stress management, addressing a common challenge for individuals seeking help with emotional regulation. Stress can significantly impact your ability to manage emotions, leading to feelings of overwhelm and distress. We provide practical strategies and tools to help you cope with stress more effectively, reducing its impact on your emotional well-being. By learning techniques such as relaxation exercises, time management, and problem-solving, you can gain control over your stress levels and improve your overall emotional regulation.

Our counsellors recognize the intricate link between emotional regulation difficulties and the development or exacerbation of anxiety and depression. We offer specialized support for individuals grappling with these challenges, providing a compassionate and comprehensive approach to therapy. By addressing emotional regulation, we aim to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and depression, helping you find a path to greater emotional balance and well-being. Our experienced counsellors are equipped with evidence-based techniques to support you in managing your emotions more effectively, reducing anxiety and lifting the weight of depression.

We are dedicated to resilience building, with a focus on empowering clients to develop stronger coping mechanisms for emotional regulation. Through personalized therapy sessions, we aim to enhance your ability to withstand life's challenges and bounce back from adversity with greater strength. By exploring and strengthening your emotional responses, we help you cultivate a toolbox of strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties more effectively. This process not only improves your current state of well-being but also prepares you for future challenges, fostering a sense of resilience that can transform your approach to life's ups and downs.

We offer specialized support for anger management, addressing this critical aspect of emotional regulation that many individuals seek help for. Understanding that anger can be a challenging emotion to control, our approach focuses on providing you with effective tools and strategies to manage anger constructively. Through techniques such as identifying triggers, learning relaxation methods, and practicing assertive communication, we aim to help you gain greater control over your reactions and express your feelings in healthy ways. Our experienced counsellors are committed to guiding you through the process of understanding your anger, reducing its impact on your life, and improving your relationships and overall well-being.

Our counsellors offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that has proven to be highly effective for emotional regulation. CBT helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. By focusing on practical skills, CBT teaches you how to manage challenging emotions and react to situations in healthier ways. Our experienced counsellors are trained in applying CBT techniques to help you gain control over your emotional responses, leading to improved mental health and well-being.

We incorporate mindfulness techniques, a popular and research-backed method proven to enhance emotional awareness and control. Mindfulness involves paying full attention to the present moment without judgment, allowing you to observe your thoughts and feelings from a distance. This practice not only improves your ability to recognize and understand your emotions but also equips you with the skills to respond to them more calmly and effectively. By integrating mindfulness into our counselling approach, we aim to help you develop a deeper connection with your emotional world, leading to greater peace and emotional balance.

Our online counselling services are geared towards fostering personal growth and development, emphasizing a positive, goal-oriented approach to therapy beyond mere symptom management. We believe that mastering emotional regulation is a key step in unlocking your full potential and enhancing your quality of life. Through our supportive counselling sessions, we aim to help you gain deeper insights into your emotional patterns, cultivate self-awareness, and develop new strategies for facing life's challenges. This process is not just about overcoming difficulties but also about building a stronger, more resilient self capable of pursuing personal goals and aspirations.

Our counsellors recognize the significant impact emotional dysregulation can have on personal relationships, offering targeted support for relationship improvement. We understand that managing emotions effectively is key to enhancing interpersonal dynamics and fostering healthier, more fulfilling connections. Our approach is designed to help you navigate the complexities of emotional expression and communication within relationships, equipping you with the skills to respond to conflicts constructively, express needs and feelings clearly, and deepen emotional intimacy with others. By focusing on the interplay between emotional regulation and relationship health, we aim to guide you towards more harmonious and supportive interactions with loved ones.

We place a strong emphasis on self-awareness as a foundational step towards effective emotional regulation. Understanding your own emotions is crucial for learning how to manage them constructively. We guide you through the process of exploring your emotional patterns, triggers, and responses, helping you gain insight into your emotional landscape. By fostering self-awareness, we aim to empower you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate your emotions more skillfully. This deeper understanding of oneself is the key to developing healthier emotional regulation strategies, leading to improved well-being and emotional resilience.

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.