Individual Counselling

Written By Lethbridge Family Services

Individual counselling is an informed and intentional therapeutic relationship between a counsellor and a client, personalized to meet the goals of the client. This counselling approach utilizes various modes of self-exploration, expression, and interventions to inspire and support the client to transform life’s struggles in a meaningful and sustainable way.

Counselling can support you by:

  • Gathering a better understanding and awareness of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

  • Providing a confidential and non-judgmental space to communicate needs.

  • Decrease stressors or distress by identifying aspects of one’s life that they would like to maintain, as well as promote the development of new skills and knowledge.

  • Process trauma responses allowing for the facilitation of interpersonal transformation.

  • Enhances psychological well-being which can aid in the growth of all relationships.

Areas of Practice

Services can be provided to those experiencing difficulties with, but not limited to:

  • Trauma

  • Abuse

  • Sexual violence

  • Family violence

  • Grief and loss

  • Gender

  • Sexual orientation

  • Workplace concerns

Note: Individuals whose primary concern is addiction or disordered eating will be referred to specialized community services.

Available to:

  • Individuals age 3 to end of life

  • Individuals living within South-Zone West area 

  • Day and evening appointments are available.

  • In-person and online counselling is available.

Financial Investment

  • Counselling services are subsidized so fees will be discussed at the time of Intake. No person will be denied services based on financial hardship.

Contact: Intake Coordinator
Email: counsellingintake@lfsfamily.ca
Phone: 403-327-5724
Location: 1098 3 Ave. North, Lethbridge, AB
Office Hours:
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30 am to 8:00 pm
Closed Statutory Holidays

Please remember that support is available if you need someone to talk to. If you are in an emergency, please call 911.
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta: 403-327-7905 or toll-free 1-888-787-2880
Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310
Alberta Health Services Mental Health Line: 1-877-303-2642
Suicide Crisis Helpline: 988
211 Alberta: to find programs and services in your community.

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