Counselling for Adults

Support that empowers growth, healing, and resilience.

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Woman talking with a therapist during adult counselling session at Alleviate Holistic Health in Winnipeg.
Adult client sitting with hands clasped while speaking with a therapist during counselling at Alleviate in Winnipeg.

What is Counselling for Individual Adults?

Our individual counselling services offer a supportive, safe, and confidential space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Our therapists use evidence-informed approaches — such as CBT, DBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Polyvagal Techniques, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based strategies — to help you better understand your concerns, build effective coping skills, and work toward meaningful personal goals.

Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, or major life transitions, we are here to help you feel supported, gain clarity, and foster lasting resilience.

How Do You Know If Counselling Is Right for You?

If you’re asking the question, it may be worth exploring.

Many adults come to counselling because they want things to feel different — more manageable, more balanced, or more aligned with who they are. You might be coping “well enough” on the outside while feeling exhausted or disconnected on the inside.

Counselling offers a non-judgmental space to talk openly, gain insight, and develop tools that support emotional wellbeing and resilience. There is no right or wrong reason to begin — only your readiness to take a small step forward.

Individual counselling may be a good fit if you

Feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or low mood

Are navigating life transitions (e.g., separation, career change, parenthood)

Want support managing relationship struggles

Are processing grief or loss

Have experienced trauma or difficult past experiences

Would like to better understand yourself and your patterns

Are seeking a safe space to talk through what’s on your mind

You do not need to be in crisis to benefit—counselling can support anyone seeking clarity, healing, or growth.

Through individual counselling, clients often experience

Greater emotional awareness and self-understanding

Improved ability to manage stress or anxiety

Healthier communication and relationship skills

Reduced symptoms of depression or worry

Enhanced coping strategies for daily challenges

Increased resilience, confidence, and sense of direction

A stronger connection to values, purpose, and well-being

Our goal is to help you build skills, find relief, and move forward with confidence and renewed perspective.

How it works

Your path to care made simple

01
Share your needs

Tell us about your goals, health history, and areas of concern so we can recommend the best care for you.

02
Book your session

Choose a convenient time and location, whether in-person or virtual, and confirm your first appointment.

03
Begin personalized care

Your practitioner tailors each treatment to your needs, combining expertise with evidence-based techniques.

04
Experience the benefits

Our counsellors work with you to help achieve your goals and provide you with the tools needed for a fulfilling life.

A team you can trust

Alex Blanco
C.C.C., B.A., B.Ed., P.B.D.E., M.Ed.
Counselling for Teens and Young Adults Counselling for Families Counselling for Couples Counselling for Children Counselling for Adults
Sheila Jensen
B.S., M.A., RMFT., C.C.C.
EMDR Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Counselling for Families Counselling for Teens and Young Adults Counselling for Couples Parent Coaching Counselling for Children Counselling for Adults
Lizzie Knowles
B.A., MACP (Cand.)
Counselling for Teens and Young Adults Counselling for Adults Counselling for Children Counselling for Couples Counselling for Families
Dr. Trevi Freeze
B.A., P.B.D.E., M.Ed., C.C.C., Ph.D.
Counselling for Adults
Testimonials

Change the future of how you feel

Our success is measured by the satisfaction of the clients we serve. See what some of them have to say about their experience.

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Great atmosphere and very professional.
Kris took the time to work through areas causing pain and discomfort to provide relief and it works! Would definitely recommend this place and will continue to book appointments for the future.

Alleviate Patient

Kris is very intuitive, empathetic, knowledgeable and thorough. He takes the time to listen and understand your needs. He even does research before your next appointment to see how he can best help treat you. Kris has an amazing gift of healing.

Alleviate Patient

Kris is amazing!! He took the time to listen to the problem I was experiencing and made sure he defined it. The treatment he provided completely resolved the pain I was experiencing for years in just a few treatments. Kris was caring, professional, respectful and so knowledgeable.

Alleviate Patient

Jessica is amazing! I was having severe pain in my shoulders and she was able to provide me with exercises to strengthen them which has helped with the pain so much. She’s extremely knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommend her!

Alleviate Patient

I recently visited Alleviate for a massage and I couldn’t be more impressed! From the very beginning, the intake process was smooth and thorough. Kris took the time to ask insightful questions that helped him understand my situation better and come up with a plan.

Alleviate Patient

I booked a massage therapy appointment with Christian. He addressed the needs that I had and also gave me at home remedies that’ll help me in my recovery. Fully recommend him!

Alleviate Patient
FAQ

Your questions, answered

If you have more questions please get in touch

Yes. Most of our services are available in person at our Winnipeg clinic and virtually through secure video sessions, depending on your needs.

Yes. Most of our services are available in person at our Winnipeg clinic and virtually through secure video sessions, depending on your needs.

Yes. Most of our services are available in person at our Winnipeg clinic and virtually through secure video sessions, depending on your needs.

Yes. Most of our services are available in person at our Winnipeg clinic and virtually through secure video sessions, depending on your needs.

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