Hello, and welcome to Centred Self Counselling. I’m Andrea Gunner, a Registered Psychiatric Nurse and a member of the Alberta Counselling Therapy Association. With more than 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I’ve had the privilege of supporting individuals, children, adolescents, and families through a wide range of challenges. For the past 18 years, I’ve been proud to serve the communities of Edson and Whitecourt. My professional experience includes inpatient psychiatry, inpatient and community crisis intervention, school-based mental health services, preschool mental health services, and community-based mental health therapy for both adults and children.
I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on your individual needs and goals. I draw from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Gestalt Therapy
- Art and movement-based therapies
- Brainspotting
I have a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and am trained in exposure therapy for anxiety and OCD. I also have a special interest in women's mental health and the unique challenges woman experience across the lifespan, providing support through the various stages and transitions of life.
Alongside adult counselling, I provide specialized counselling services for children and adolescents. I use play-based therapy, art, storytelling, and other creative approaches to help young people express themselves, develop emotional awareness, and work through challenges in ways that feel natural and accessible to them.
I am also trained in parenting approaches including Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions. I enjoy working collaboratively with parents and children to address behavioural and emotional challenges and to support healthy development from early childhood through adolescence.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, my goal is to provide a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where meaningful change can take place.
I offer in-person counselling at my clinic in Edson, Alberta, as well as virtual services throughout Alberta.
