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FIRST RESPONDERS & MILITARY

Counselling for first responders in Sherwood Park

Police, firefighters, paramedics, military members and veterans carry what most people never see. We offer confidential, specialized support from clinicians who understand shift work, operational stress and the realities of the job.

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WHAT WE HELP WITH

Support for what you carry

PTSD
Occupational stress injury
Critical incident stress
Moral injury
Burnout & compassion fatigue
Anger & irritability

Sleep problem & nightmares
Grief & loss

Family & relationship strain
Substance use & coping
Transition to civilian life

Isolation & disconnection

OUR APPROACH

Care that understands the job

Focused

Clinicians with first responder training and frontline experience with police, RCMP and fire services.

Trauma-informed

Evidence-based approaches like EMDR, paced to you, with your safety and autonomy first.

Whole life

Support for the job, and for the relationships and family life it affects.

GETTING STARTED

Three simple steps

01

Book online

Choose your therapist and a time that fits your shifts, daytime or evening.

02

Complete your intake

Your forms arrive by email and are due 48 hours before your first session.

03

First session

Meet in-person in Sherwood Park, or virtually anywhere in Alberta.

OUR TEAM

Meet the team

Desiree Gagnon, Registered Psychologist

Registered Psychologist

Hayley Bailey, Registered Psychologist

Registered Psychologist

QUESTIONS

Parents often ask

Is this confidential from my employer?

Yes. What you share in session is confidential, with the usual legal exceptions around safety, which your therapist will explain at your first session.

Do you offer evening or virtual sessions?

Daytime and evening appointments are available, in person or virtually anywhere in Alberta.

Can my partner or family get support too?

Yes. We offer individual, couples and family counselling for the people who support you at home.

Is this covered by my benefits?

Many plans cover Registered Psychologists, and we direct bill 26+ insurers. Check your plan, union or employer program for details.

You don't have to carry it alone.

Book online, or reach out with any questions first.

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