WELCOME TO LUMINA COUNSELLING SERVICES
Support for Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, and Relationship Concerns
Comfortable Setting
Our counselling services offer a place to talk about worry, low mood, addiction, or difficulties with your partner.
Qualified Therapies
At Lumina Counselling Services, we work with individuals and couples to understand what is troubling them and find ways to address it.
Holistic Care
You can ask questions, explain what has been happening, and discuss what you want help with.
SERVICES
Some concerns affect how you feel each day. Others put pressure on your relationships, choices, or habits. We give you time to discuss these concerns without judgment, including things that may be hard to share.
Individual counselling offers one-on-one support, with help for chemical and behavioural addictions, including concerns about alcohol or drug use. We explore triggers, habits, and how they affect your daily life. Sessions can also address grief, stress, low self-esteem, anger, phobias, hoarding, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and cultural concerns.
The same arguments, broken trust, or growing distance can leave partners unsure of how to talk to each other. Couples and marital counselling gives both people time to explain their concerns. We help you examine what happens during difficult conversations and practise clearer ways to express your needs and listen.
Constant worry or a low mood can make everyday tasks feel harder. Anxiety counselling focuses on the thoughts, fears, and situations that cause distress. Depression counselling offers support for changes in mood, energy, motivation, and interest. We work with you on manageable steps that fit what you are experiencing.
The client-therapist connection
We start by listening. What has been difficult? How is it affecting your life? What would you like to change? Your answers help guide the sessions, and your feedback helps us understand what is useful and what needs adjusting.
Holistic Approach
We use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that explores the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Evidence-Based
Our holistic approach also considers your experiences, relationships, habits, and circumstances.
Mission
Together, we look for skills you can use outside your appointments.
17
Years in Practice
HOW IT WORKS
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Clinical experience in psychology and psychiatry since 1996
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Private practice experience since 2009
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Registered Psychiatric Nurse with graduate counselling training
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Counselling that uses CBT and considers your wider circumstances
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Goals discussed with you and reviewed through ongoing feedback
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Evening and weekend appointment options
30
Years of Experience
ABOUT YOUR THERAPIST
Ashif Kassam holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Biology, with an emphasis on Pharmacology, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. He is also a Registered Psychiatric Nurse. He began working in psychology and psychiatry in 1996 and has practiced privately since 2009.
Ashif supports clients facing anxiety, depression, chemical and behavioural addictions, and other personal concerns. He also works with couples experiencing communication problems, conflict, or trust issues. He takes time to hear each client’s concerns, discuss their goals, and explain the techniques they will work on together.
17
Year in Practice
Sessions are $180/hour, plus GST
New clients are welcome seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, by appointment only. Sessions cost $180 per hour, plus GST. Two-hour appointments are encouraged, though shorter or longer sessions may be accommodated. Counselling usually ranges from three to five sessions, with further appointments available as needed.
You are encouraged to keep using the techniques learned between appointments and after counselling ends. If you are not satisfied after the first 30 minutes of your first session, you may leave at no cost.
Payment is accepted by cash, cheque, debit, major credit card, or e-transfer. You may pay in advance, at the end of your session, or shortly afterward. Once your fees are paid in full, you may submit them to your insurance provider.
Coverage varies because registration is through the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta. Please confirm eligibility with your insurer before booking.
We understand that plans can change. You may cancel or reschedule your appointment at no charge with at least 24 hours’ notice.
Cancellations or rescheduling requests made with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a $100 fee. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Our practice welcomes individuals and couples from Edmonton and surrounding communities for support with personal and relationship concerns.
Difficult situations
Contact us to ask about counselling for anxiety, depression, addictions, or relationship concerns. Call or text (780) 902-1700, or use the form below to request an appointment.
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