Psychology & Counselling Therapy

We are very fortunate to have Alison, a registered provisional psychologist, practicing at ABHC. Alison specializes in providing client-centered, collaborative, empathetic, and effective treatment approaches for individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges.

Psychology & counselling therapy for individuals, couples, group education, and mental health consultations.

Conditions Alison works with…

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Grief
  • Addiction
  • Perinatal counseling
    • Infertility
    • Pregnancy/infant loss
    • Pregnancy related anxiety
    • PTSD
    • Postpartum depression

Treatment techniques…

  • Trauma informed care
  • CBT
  • DBT
  • Solutions focused
  • Polyvagal theory
  • Brief interventions
  • Grief Therapy
  • Other client centred approaches

What to Expect

In sessions with Alison, expect to feel supported by her level-headed, keep-it-real approach. Alison is here to validate, affirm, help reduce stress, and hear whatever it is that’s truly weighing on you during this stage. You will be heard, learn tangible strategies to navigate your challenges, your boundaries will be respected, and you can finally move through the difficult part of this chapter.

Education and Certifications

Alison’s qualifications won’t fit on her business card so we’ve listed them here:

  • Registered Counselling Therapist – Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta, soon to be the College of Counselling Therapy of Alberta
  • Canadian Certified Counsellor – Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
  • Provisional Psychologist – College of Alberta Psychologists
  • Bachelor of Arts – Psychology and Sociology
  • Masters of Counselling Psychology

First-visits and follow-up visits are also easily booked online through the link below.

You may book a complimentary consultation to ask any questions you might have and see if Alison will be a good fit.  Psychology and counselling services may be covered by your extended health insurance so please check with your benefits.

Learn more about our Registered Provisional Psychologist, Alison Varga, by clicking click HERE.