About

A practice built on warmth, curiosity, and respect.

Orchard Wellness Counselling & Consulting offers a quiet space where the whole of you is welcome.

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Our approach

Therapy that meets you where you are.

We believe meaningful change happens in relationships built on safety and trust. Our work blends evidence-based modalities — CBT, EFT, ACT, somatic and trauma-informed approaches — with deep respect for your story.

We're affirming of all identities, orientations, relationship structures, and bodies. You don't need to translate yourself in this room.

Beyond clinical work, we consult with organizations and communities on mental health, sexual health, and inclusive practice.

What you can expect

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A free consultation

We meet for 15 minutes to see if we're a fit.

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Honest conversation

We make space for what's on your mind — no script.

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A path forward

Together we set goals and choose the pace that suits you.

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Our Grande Prairie office — open by appointment for in-person sessions.

Areas of specialty

What our therapists support.

Across our team, we offer focused care in the areas below — for preteens, youth, and adults, in virtual, telephone, and in-person sessions.

Anxiety & Stress

Worry, overwhelm, burnout, and the pressures of daily life.

Depression & Low Mood

Finding meaning, motivation, and momentum again.

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma-informed care for past and recent experiences.

Life Transitions

Career shifts, moves, loss, parenthood, identity changes.

Relationships

Communication, boundaries, conflict, and connection.

Sex & Sexuality

Affirming support for sexuality, intimacy, and identity.

Intimate Partner Violence

Safe, confidential support for those impacted by abuse in relationships.

Anger Management

Understand triggers and build healthier ways to respond.

Addiction & Recovery

Substance use, behavioural patterns, and harm reduction.

Grief & Loss

Space to mourn, remember, and slowly find footing.

Preteens & Youth

Developmentally attuned support for younger clients and families.

Therapeutic approaches

Techniques we draw from.

We tailor our approach to you — blending evidence-based modalities with relational depth.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Identify and reshape patterns of thought and behaviour that keep you stuck.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Narrative Therapy

Re-author the stories you carry about yourself and your relationships.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Short-term, goal-oriented work that builds on your existing strengths.

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Evidence-based protocol for working through trauma and PTSD.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Explore how early experiences and unconscious patterns shape present life.

Emotional Processing

Make room for difficult feelings so they can move through, not stay stuck.

Interpersonal Skills

Strengthen communication, boundaries, and connection with the people who matter.

Psychoeducation

Understand what's happening — knowledge that helps you feel less alone and more in control.