Counsellors certified by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, in Edmonton or online. Browse profiles, watch short intro videos, and book a free 15-minute consultation directly.
Licensed Canadian Certified Counsellors based and insured in Alberta. All Canadian Certified Counsellors on MST timezone unless otherwise noted.
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Out-of-province licensed Canadian Certified Counsellors insured to provide online therapy in Alberta. Timezone availability may vary.
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Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Counselling therapy has no provincial college in Alberta. The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) created the Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) credential in 1986 for provinces like this one.
CCPA says only counsellors it has certified may use the trademarked title. Certification requires a graduate counselling degree, typically a master's, plus supervised clinical experience.
Edmonton counsellors list their own focus areas and approaches on their profiles, from anxiety and grief to relationship concerns.
A designation tells you what training a counsellor completed. A video tells you how they talk with a client. First Session profiles pair the designation with a short intro video and a written bio.
Edmonton clients can choose video sessions or in-person visits. The listings above show which counsellors offer each. CCPA is a national association, so counsellors across Canada hold the credential.
From November 2026, Alberta stays on UTC-6 year-round, according to the Government of Alberta. Ask an out-of-province counsellor to confirm session times in Edmonton time.
CCPA describes certification as designed for unregulated provinces. In September 2026, the Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA) reported that Alberta has no protected title for counselling therapy.
The Government of Alberta announced in March 2024 that counsellors would be regulated under the College of Alberta Psychologists, according to CCPA. CCPA provides advice and discipline for its members on professional conduct.
GreenShield lists $140 to $225 per session for certified or registered clinical counsellors across Canada. An Edmonton counselling centre, The FamilyCentre, lists a free first session, then $200 per session, with income-based subsidies.
A First Session guide to Blue Cross coverage says CCC is typically an eligible designation. Your plan states which titles it reimburses.
Alberta Health Services runs Access 24/7 for adults in the Edmonton area with mental health or addiction concerns. The number is 780-424-2424, and it is open around the clock.
Plans name the titles they reimburse. Read the provider list in your booklet, then compare it with the designation on each profile. First Session shows the designation on the profile, so you can do this before booking.
The CCC describes training. The bio describes what the counsellor works on, such as anxiety, grief, or relationships. Use the filters for your concern or approach, then read two or three bios.
Notice the pace, the vocabulary, and whether the counsellor sounds like someone you could be honest with. The video is a short sample of how a session might feel.
Use the free 15-minute consultation to ask how often they suggest meeting, what the first few sessions cover, and what happens if you cancel. You can book it from the profile.
If you pick a counsellor outside Alberta, ask for session times in Edmonton time. Alberta moves to a year-round UTC-6 clock in November 2026.
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Applicants must first be Professional Members in good standing with CCPA. Membership and certification are separate steps.
Certified members receive a listing in CCPA's online CCC directory. Certification renews every three years and requires 36 continuing education credits.
Some plans do. One Canada Life group plan, administered by Plannera, lists "Canadian certified counsellor" among its accepted titles and covers virtual sessions.
Plans differ, so read the list of accepted providers in your booklet. After a session, keep the receipt for your claim.
Yes. The second listing above shows counsellors based elsewhere in Canada who are insured to provide online therapy in Alberta.
Time zones matter more online. Alberta moves to UTC-6 year-round in November 2026, per the Government of Alberta, so confirm start times in Edmonton time.
GreenShield lists $140 to $225 per session nationally for certified or registered clinical counsellors. The FamilyCentre in Edmonton lists $200 for sessions after a free first one.
Some practices adjust fees by income. The FamilyCentre says it offers subsidies on a sliding scale. First Session profiles list each therapist's fee before you book.
Call Access 24/7 at 780-424-2424. Alberta Health Services describes it as a single contact point for adults in the Edmonton area with mental health or addiction concerns.
The Government of Alberta also lists the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642, toll-free, 24/7.
Yes. First Session profiles offer a free 15-minute consultation, bookable directly from the profile, and a short intro video you can watch first.
Use the call to ask about approach, scheduling, and fees. Then decide whether to book a full session.
You made the courageous decision to reach your full potential. Find the right counsellor to help get you there, and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.
