St. Albert & Sturgeon Primary Care Network
Couples Counselling
Note - couples counselling is rarely free.
- Many agencies offer sliding scale based on income or it may be covered by your employee benefits program or employee assistance program.
- Remember the cost of couple counselling can be much less than the financial losses associated with divorce.
- Couples counselling is not long term - an average of three sessions can be expected.
Local Resources for Couples Counselling
- Alberta Psychologist Association(780) 428–8255 (TALK)
- Free phone referral to a local psychologist in private practice
- Website
- Alberta College of Social Workers(780) 421-1167
- Will provide a list of clinical social workers in your area
- Local Churches
- Clergy often provide couples counselling and marriage enrichment courses
- St. Albert Christian Ministerial Association(780) 459-2222
- Interdenominational group of local ministers who provide pastoral care
Couples Courses
- Parents Place - Strengthening Relationships(780) 459-7377
- One-day course covering effective communication in relationships
- Couples or individuals can enrol
- The Family Centre(780) 917-8205
- Offers several courses on couples communication & marriage preparation
- Website - www.the-familycentre.com
- Catholic Social Services - Couples Communication Group(780) 420-6081
- 10 week course - $350/couple (sliding fee available)
In cases where there is emotional or physical abuse
- SAIF– St. Albert Stop Abuse in Families(780) 460-2195
Other Resources
- Self-Help Books
- The Divorce Remedy by Michelle Weiner Davis
- Relationship Rescue by Dr. Phil