Separation and divorce is not only stressful, but it can also affect many other aspects of your life. It can be a major life change for everyone involved, such as family, children and even close friends. Remember, you do not have to face this change alone, we are here to help you every step of the way. We understand how overwhelming this time can be. Our experienced psychologists are here for you. We offer a wide range of speciality areas to ensure you find your best match!

Why Consider Divorce Counselling?

Professional support can be a crucial part of maintaining your wellbeing. Whether you are considering separation, in the process of divorce, or looking for support while adjusting to post divorce life, we are here for you.

Our diverse and dedicated team can help you and your loved ones with emotional support, communication coaching, conflict resolution, coparenting guidance, and rebuilding of confidence. We have an extensive amount of areas of specialty, including trauma, anxiety, stress, depression and more to ensure you get the best care and find your best fit in therapy.

Divorce or separation can be confusing for not only yourself but for your children. Parents often feel uncertain about how much to say, what language to use, or how to reassure children during and after a separation, especially when you are unsure even how to help yourself sometimes. Do not worry, we are here. Our therapists support both parents and children in:

• Age-appropriate communication about the divorce or change in family structure
• Recognizing and validating children’s feelings
• Co-parenting planning to ensure children’s needs are prioritized
• Stabilizing routines and transitions between homes

For blended families or for those facing unique co-parenting challenges, we also provide support for adjustments within family dynamics, moving transitions, and additions to the family whether it be a step parent, step siblings, or any other new relationship. We can help you ensure this transition is smooth for everyone involved.

Navigating the Challenges Together

Everyone’s needs are unique. Here at Wholesome, we like to use a holistic, collaborative approach to ensure your needs are met. We draw from a wide range of evidence based modalities to find what works best for you and your family. Cognitive behavioural therapy, family systems therapy, emotionally focused therapy and mindfulness and stress reduction tools are just a few of the tools we offer to help you work through separation and divorce.

By working together with a therapist, you will take back your confidence and sense of self while going through this major life transition. You will be able to move forward in life feeling content and confident with your decisions and find happiness. We can help you stabilize routines, create smooth transitions for yourself or children, and allow you to have strong communication resources to work through this period of time. You will learn how to manage stress, regulate your emotions, rebuild your identity and confidence, and clarify decisions.

We will be with you every step of the way, you do not have to face this transition alone.

Getting Started: Your New Life Starts Now

Ready to try therapy with us? We are honoured to be a part of your journey. With locations across Edmonton and St. Albert, we have an option for you. We also offer virtual and phone appointments for ease. We are proud to have a diverse team with many years of experience and areas of expertise to support our diverse community. We understand the courage it takes to seek support, especially during a time of transition. Our therapists are committed to you and your family’s journey toward adjustment and healing.

Reach out to our team today to book you first session at 50% off, to find your best fit. We can direct bill many different plans and have many therapists available. We would be happy to help recommend some options that could be a match, and answer any questions you may have.